Where can I donate or recycle?

Where can I donate or recycle?

Where can I donate my unwanted clothing, linens, footwear and accessories for reuse and recycling?

Once you have determined that your clothes and accessories have reached the end of their useful life, there are plenty of options to ensure they are kept out of the garbage.

Find locations to donate my clothes

Just search "clothing" in the 'materials' section, and select one of the following options:

  1. Clothing Reusable
    • Organizations through this search are looking for quality items in good to excellent condition. These locations may have restrictions on what they accept, so make sure to double check the organization's website or call ahead to confirm what items they do accept.
    • Find places to donate to organizations such as thrift stores and clothing provider charities.
    • Also find a place to consign your clothing in good condition and put some money back in your pocket.
    • Most of these location will also take your unwanted jewelry, purses, wallets, hats, sunglasses and so forth if they are in good condition.
  2. Clothing Non reusable
    • Organizations found through this search will accept most items, with the exception of heavily soiled, paint-stained or oil-stained clothing.
    • Ensure the items are clean and dry when they are dropped off or prepared for pick-up.
    • Yes, even holey socks can go to these locations.
    • Most of these locations will also take your unwanted jewelry, purses, wallets, hats, sunglasses and so forth, but unlike the clothing, they need to be in good condition.
  3. Shoes (Reusable)
    • Footwear (even single shoes) can be donated, but they have to be in good condition. There are no recycling markets for torn and worn and holey shoes at this time.
  4. Textiles
    • Looking for a place to take your bedding, towels, tablecloths and so forth that you no longer use? Search for "textiles" and select the appropriate condition (Reusable) or (Non Reusable)

Pick-up Services for Unwanted Clothing (clean and dry)

 

 

Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver<div class="ExternalClass009621AAA6F04D4DA2B29018C1378AFF"><p> <strong>Accepts clothes in any condition </strong></p><div class="table"><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="http://www.bcchauxiliary.com/course/clothing-donation-bin-program/" target="_blank">BC Children’s Hospital Auxiliary (when volunteers are available) </a></div><div class="table-column"> </div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-312-3416</div></div><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/" target="_blank">Big Brothers</a> </div><div class="table-column"> <a href="https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/book-a-pick-up/" target="_blank">Book online</a></div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-526-2447</div></div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="table-column"> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/" target="_blank">Diabetes Canada</a></div><div class="table-column"> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/pickup" target="_blank">Book online</a></div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 1-800-505-5525</div></div></div><p> </p><p> <strong>Accepts clothes in good condition </strong></p><div class="table"><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="http://hfin.webwindow.ca/wp/" target="_blank">Helping Families in Need Society (clothing provider)</a></div><div class="table-column"> <a href="http://hfin.webwindow.ca/wp/schedule-a-pickup/" target="_blank">Book online</a></div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-294-3087</div></div><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="https://www.rapsbc.com/raps-thrift-store/" target="_blank">RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store</a></div><div class="table-column"> </div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-242-1825</div></div></div><p> </p></div>
North VancouverNorth Vancouver<div class="ExternalClass6EF5D7EDCF4649229D31D2164D4E532C"><p> <strong>Accepts clothes in good condition </strong></p><div class="table"><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="https://www.harvestproject.org/clothes-for-change/" target="_blank">Harvest Project Clothes For Change</a></div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-983-9488 ex.304</div></div></div></div>
LangleyLangley<div class="ExternalClass1E40E08625864DFAB14CE32A2112A7BA"><p><strong>Accepts clothes in good condition </strong></p><div class="table"><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="http://www.hopeforchildrenthriftstore.com/" target="_blank">Hope for Children Thrift Store</a> - call to see if volunteers are available to do a pick-up</div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 778-278-1456</div></div></div></div>
RichmondRichmond<div class="ExternalClassC82659FFE43F411C9DCEF44F17EAA063"><p> <strong>Accepts clothes in good condition </strong></p><div class="table"><div class="table-row"><div class="table-column"> <a href="/services/solid-waste/reduction-reuse/clothing-waste/think-thrice/reuse/where-to-donate/Lists/ClothingDonations/%3Ca%20href=" target="_blank">RAPS Thrift Store</a></div><div class="table-column">Book by phone: 604-604-244-7529</div></div> </div> </div>

Apartment Recycling Room Clothing Bin Collection Programs

Organizations offer apartment recycling room clothing bin programs in the Metro Vancouver region.


If you represent an organization which would like to be listed on MV Recycles as a clothing pickup service or a drop-off location please email clothesarentgarbage@metrovancouver.org.