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Where to donate furniture in Winnipeg

5 organizations in and around Winnipeg that take donated furniture — what each one accepts, what it turns away, and which will come and collect it.

Verified 2026-09-24 from each organization's own website. We are not affiliated with anyone listed here, nobody pays to be included, and we receive nothing if you donate to them.

With furniture, value runs opposite to bulk: the sofa you most want gone is the hardest thing in the house to give away, and the plain brown dresser you were going to put on the curb may be the only thing in the room worth money. Before you call anyone, pull a drawer out and look at the joint. Solid wood or particleboard is the one fact that decides whether you are making calls or filling the bin.

How to tell what you have got

Before you call anyone, two minutes with the object settles most of it. None of this needs an expert — it needs a flashlight and a look at the back.

  • Mid-century teak or walnut carrying a maker's markTip the piece forward or pull the bottom drawer right out and look at the underside and the back panel. You are looking for a branded or stamped maker's mark, a metal tag, or a paper label - often on the underside of a drawer bottom, inside the carcass back, or under a table top. Photograph it before anything moves, then search the exact wording of the mark.
  • Teak or rosewood sideboards and credenzasSolid wood, not veneer over particleboard: look at the top edge and the door edges. Real teak shows continuous grain wrapping around the edge. Veneered particleboard shows a thin facing line and a different-coloured core underneath.
  • Solid hardwood chests, dressers and dining tables with dovetailed drawersTake one drawer right out and look at the front corner. Interlocking wedge-shaped fingers cut into the wood is a dovetail. Staples, or a dowel-and-glue butt joint, or a stapled-on plywood bottom, means it is not in this category.
  • Matched sets of four or more dining chairsCount them and check they genuinely match: same wood, same wear, same upholstery batch. Turn one over and look for a maker's stamp under the seat rail.
  • Real leather seating that is intactPress the seat with your thumb. Leather warms, creases into fine lines, and the grain varies across the hide. Vinyl and bonded leather stay cool, show a repeating embossed pattern, and peel or flake at the wear points.
  • Solid wood bed frames and headboardsLift one side rail. Solid hardwood rails are heavy and show end grain. Hollow metal or wrapped particleboard rails are not worth moving.
  • Oak filing cabinets, barrister bookcases, drafting tables and workbenchesWeight and fasteners. If it is heavy, held together with bolts or mortise-and-tenon joints rather than cam locks, and the drawers run on steel rather than plastic, it is in this category.

What this list turns away

Counted from what each place says on its own site, not from what is generally true. Most refusals are about condition and completeness rather than category.

  • 3 of 5 will not take large appliancesHabitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee), Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape
  • 3 of 5 will not take hazardous materialCanadian Goodwill Industries, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)
  • 2 of 5 will not take anything damaged or stainedCanadian Goodwill Industries, MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

Rarely worth anything

Not a rule, and not a reason to bin something without asking. These are the things people most often expect to be worth money and find are not.

  • Particleboard and MDF flat-pack, once it has been taken apart
  • Used mattresses and box springs
  • Sofa beds
  • Entertainment units and armoires built for tube televisions
  • Worn upholstered recliners and fabric sectionals
  • Futons and futon frames
  • Anything that smells
  • Desks and shelving with printed paper woodgrain surfaces
Cribs made before September 1986 should not be used, and non-compliant products cannot be sold or given away Canada (federal)

Health Canada states that cribs made before September 1986 should not be used and that they do not meet current safety regulations, giving slat spacing as an example. Its second-hand shopping guidance adds that cribs made before September 1986 are likely not to meet current regulatory requirements and should not be purchased. Combined with the rule below on giving away non-compliant products, this covers a garage sale, an online listing, a charity donation and passing it to family alike.

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Consumer product safety law covers used goods and free giveaways, not just retail sales Canada (federal)

Health Canada states that "Any person who sells, distributes, or gives away consumer products not complying with the current regulatory requirements is breaking the law in Canada", and that "The CCPSA and its regulations do not distinguish between new and used products." Second-hand status is not a defence, and neither is giving the item away rather than selling it.

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Mattresses must meet a cigarette combustion-resistance standard Canada (federal)

The Mattresses Regulations (SOR/2016-183) under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act require testing to CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7. The definition of mattress expressly excludes mattress pads, parts of upholstered furniture, and crib, cradle and bassinet mattresses. There is no equivalent general federal flammability standard for upholstered furniture in Canada - do not apply US state rules such as California's TB117 here.

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5 places in Winnipeg that take furniture

Canadian Goodwill Industries

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Large freestanding appliances in working condition (fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, small to medium freezers), Small electrical appliances, Mattresses and box springs in clean condition, Clothing, shoes, linens, luggage, Dishware, glassware, kitchenware, Books and media, Computers and electronics, Working flat-screen TVs, Gaming items, toys, puzzles, Tools and yard equipment (gas removed), Bicycles, camping gear, sporting goods, Small exercise equipment, Mobility aids in clean working condition, Area rugs, lamps, pictures, seasonal items, patio furniture, BBQs, Unopened cosmetics, Jewellery and collectibles
Won't takeItems that are dirty, ripped, stained, broken, missing pieces, pet- or smoke-damaged, rusty, or a health/safety hazard, Items from homes with evidence of pests, or treated for pests in the last 3 months, Wet or mouldy items, Flammable materials, CRT computer monitors and console TVs, Large exercise machines, Printers, Unsafe infant and toddler products, Food items, Utility and public service uniforms
CollectionFree home pickup, booked by phone at (204) 943-6435, by email, or through their online request form, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Pickup runs on a city district schedule that sets which day your area is served, and you get a confirmation email with your date within 48 business hours. Service covers Winnipeg and select nearby Manitoba communities. All donations are inspected for rodent and insect activity - they will not collect from a home that has had pest activity or extermination in the last 3 months. Read their pickup terms and conditions before booking.
WhereA registered Manitoba non-profit charity, Canadian since 1931, with six thrift stores across Manitoba and all proceeds staying in Manitoba. Head office 70 Princess Street, Winnipeg. Use their Locations & Hours page for store addresses.
Visit their site →204-943-6435

Centre Flavie

Not stated - ask them
TakesFurniture, Appliances, Household goods, Clothing
CollectionNo pickup service is described on their donations page - it asks donors to bring items to 301 Archibald Street. Call 204-231-9513 before assuming a truck will come.
Where301 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0W6
Visit their site →204-231-9513

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba ReStore

Will collect, free
TakesFurniture, Lighting and home decor, Flat-screen televisions, Renovation materials and hardware (clean, no nails, 8 feet and over), Carpet (new), Windows up to 6 ft (no sealed units), Kitchen and modular cabinets, medicine cabinets, Appliances - washers, dryers and stoves, 7 years old or less, Doors and flooring, Bathroom fixtures, claw foot tubs (no rust), Plumbing fixtures and accessories, tools, New moulding, Antiques
Won't takeAutomotive parts, Non-modular kitchen cabinets, China cabinets, Wooden dining room tables with matching chairs, Paint and toxic materials, Used carpet, Used beds and mattresses, Dishwashers, Computers or monitors, Small appliances, Non-functioning appliances, Blinds, Housewares, Fluorescent light fixtures, Used windows over 6 feet, Lumber with nails in it or under 8 feet, Shower doors, Jacuzzis
CollectionFree pickup of donations and larger items within city limits, including curbside. Items must be readily accessible - outside or in a garage; crews do not retrieve items from basements or other levels. A ReStore driver inspects each item and makes the final decision on what is taken. Book by calling Sheila at (204) 233-5160 ext. 220.
WhereThree ReStores in Manitoba - two in Winnipeg (60 Archibald St., 204-233-5160, and 1565 Inkster Blvd., 204-414-0603) plus Brandon. Locations and hours: https://www.habitat.mb.ca/restore/location-hours/
Visit their site →204-233-5160

MCC Thrift (Mennonite Central Committee)

Not stated - ask them
TakesClothing, shoes and accessories, Bedding and bath, Books and magazines, Media - records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and videos, Toys and games, Housewares, Home decor, Sports equipment, Antiques and collectibles, Furniture - limited locations only
Won't takeDamaged items - dirty, broken, stained, smoky, smelling, or with excessive pet hair, Baby safety equipment, Helmets, Blinds, Microwaves, Sofa beds, Cosmetics, shampoos and toiletries, Personal grooming items, Building materials, Chemicals, Printers, Large exercise equipment, Matches, lighters and fire extinguishers, Large appliances, Stickered yard-sale items
CollectionNo pickup service is stated on their donation page. Three categories are decided shop by shop rather than centrally - e-waste (computers, TVs, phones), seasonal items, and mattresses - so call your nearest shop before loading the car. Furniture is taken at limited locations only.
WhereFour MCC Thrift shops in Winnipeg: Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop, Sargent MCC Thrift Shop, MCC Furniture Thrift Shop, and Selkirk Ave MCC Furniture & Thrift Shop, plus a dozen more across Manitoba. Addresses and phone numbers are not on the shop list itself - use the shop finder at https://mccthrift.com/locations
Visit their site →

Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape

TakesChairs, tables, end tables, Sofas and couches under 6 ft, Bookshelves, Floor and table lamps, Dressers, night tables, mirrors, Desks, Gently used mattresses and beds, Flat-screen TVs; tube TVs up to 26 inches, DVD players, Fans, Small kitchen appliances, kitchen tables, Cookware, bakeware, cutlery, tableware, Rugs up to 8x11 ft
Won't takeMajor appliances, Clothing, Books, King-size beds, Computer desks and filing cabinets, Glass tables, Tube TVs over 26 inches, Exercise equipment, Pianos, Food and alcohol-related items
CollectionThey will come and carry it out, but pickup is a paid service - they describe their rates as competitive, 100% of the fee goes to their charity operations, you pay no HST, and you receive a charitable tax receipt for the value of the furniture. Request a pickup through their site or call. For a sofa you cannot move yourself, this is usually the realistic Winnipeg option.
Where606 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2N1
Visit their site →204-589-2218

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