General Topics and Information - Oakville

This listing contains programs serving Oakville that accept new or secondhand furniture, appliances, kitchenware, linens, cleaning supplies and other consumer products for use in the household

• this is a summary only - check links for full listing and contact information for each organization
• Unless specified, all goods must be in working order and requiring no reconditioning

Creative Community Hive

Drop-off

• 905-637-2608, [email protected]
• contact by phone or email to confirm a drop-off location and time

Items Accepted

• any unused crafting supplies, yarn, fabric, construction paper, thread, twine, water and acrylic colours, brushes, etc

Diabetes Canada

Pick-up

• all items must be packed in sealed bags or boxes, weighing less than 40 lbs., and placed on the doorstep
• request a pick-up here declutterfordiabetes.ca/pickup

Drop-off

• find a drop box location here, declutterfordiabetes.ca/donation-bin

Items Accepted:

• accessories & bags, clothing (all types), curtains, general cloth items, bedding & bath items, shoes & boots, sleeping bags, cameras, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, cell phones, PDAs, sporting goods (packed in a box/bag), laptops, tablets, toys, games, and gaming consoles, bakeware, barware, bath items, books, cookware/pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, decorative accents, small household appliances (blenders, irons, hand mixers etc), tableware

Goodwill, The Amity Group

Drop-off

• 407 Speers Rd, Unit A, Retail Store and Community Donation Centre
• 2387 Trafalgar Rd, Unit B5, Donation Centre

Items Accepted:

• artwork/pictures/prints/frames, bedding, linens and towels, bicycles, books and textbooks, CDs/DVDs/movies/records, ceiling fans (in working order), clocks, clothing and accessories, collectibles, computers and related items (in working order), dishes/glassware/cups, electronics (in working order), flatware, jewelry, kitchenware, knick knacks, lamps (in working order), luggage, microwaves (in working order), office supplies, plush toys (clean), purses and bags, seasonal decorations, shoes and boots, small household appliances, sporting goods, televisions (in working order), toys (intact and not broken), vacuums (in working order)

Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin

Pick-up (residential)

• come right to your door for a fee of $150
• schedule a pick-up here, habitathm.vonigo.com/external

Pick-up (business/commercial excess inventory)

• discontinued product, ageing inventory, scratched & dented merchandise, return to vendor items
• schedule a pick-up here, habitathmd.ca/restore/corporate-donations

Drop-off

• see website for nearest ReStore location, habitathm.ca/restore/#locations

Items Accepted:

• appliances, clothing, electronics, flooring, furniture, hardware & tools, home décor, kitchens, lighting & electrical, plumbing supplies, seasonal, windows & doors

Halton Region, Waste Management Services

Pick-up (metal and appliance items only)

• by appointment, may take 2-3 weeks
• from curbside only, will not remove from home
• for those who currently receive residential curb side collection
• items are recycled
• request pick-up through website

Pick-up (bulk waste items, including furniture)

• collected from curbside on the same day as garbage
• 3 item limit per collection, additional items will not be collected
• items go to landfill

Drop-off

• Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Rd 25, Milton
• Reuse Depot
  • accessories (hats, scarves, jewelry, luggage, belts, ties, etc.), antiques and collectibles, clothing (tops, pants, suits, jackets, socks, etc.), computers (monitors, towers, etc.), electronics (stereos, VHS players, DVD players, TV's, cameras, gaming consoles)(electronics can be in any working or non-working condition and will be recycled), housewares (household items and home décor such as dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, picture frames, area rugs, etc.), media and books (8-track, blu-rays, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, LPs, VHS, video games, all hard and soft cover books), seasonal items (Christmas, Halloween, St Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter décor and items), textiles (anything cloth, including clothing, bedding, comforters, curtains, towels, furniture covers, place mats, sheets etc.), toys
• Paint & Stain Reuse Depot
  • pick up and drop off usable paint and stain, free of charge
  • open from spring to fall
• Household Hazardous Waste Depot
• Electronic Waste Recycling

IODE, Oakville - Angela Bruce Chapter, Thrift Shop

Drop-off

• IODE Thrift Shop, 432 Kerr St
• Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 12 noon-3:30 pm, Thu 12 noon-5:30 pm

Items Accepted:

• used clothing (men's, women's), dishes, glassware, small electrical appliances, small household items, books, ladies' accessories/jewellery

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Pick-up

• request your free home pick-up by filling out the online form or calling toll free 1-800-414-3484

Drop-off

• find a drop-box location HERE
• see website for more ways to donate, kidneyclothes.ca

Items Accepted:

• accessories: purses, bags, belts & ties, all used clothing, bedding: blankets, pillows & linens, draperies, pillows and cushions, jewelry, kitchenware, luggage and sleeping bags, shoes & boots, small working appliances, sporting goods, tools, toys & books, yarn, fabric & patterns

The May Court Club of Oakville

Drop-off

• Nearly New Consignment Shop, 200 Kerr St
• Mon 1 pm-4 pm, Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 12 noon-4 pm
• to make an appointment please call during business hours at 905-845-4932

Items accepted:

• in season, ready-to-wear gently used women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes, décor, and household items in working order

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, Low Income Supports

Drop-off

• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 905-257-6029, [email protected]
• if you have items that you would like to donate, please contact in advance (do not drop off unless need is confirmed)

Items accepted:

• when made aware of individual needs for clothing and household goods, OPNC post's those specific needs on Facebook page
• annual winter coat drive

Oakville & Milton Humane Society

Drop-off

• Barkin' Bin Thrift Store, 511 Pinegrove Road
• Donation hours, Wed-Sat 12 noon-3 pm

Items accepted:

• clothing, accessories and shoes, household items, small furniture items (small shelves, side tables, stools), small handheld appliances and electronics, china/glassware sets or special items, books (not encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks), one-of-a-kind items, collectibles, antiques, Jewellery, home decor and seasonal items, games and toys, pet products

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy, Clothing Pickup for Cerebral Palsy

Pick-up

• schedule a free pick-up here, cp4cp.ca/schedule-a-pick-up

Drop-off

• find a donation drop-box location here, cp4cp.ca/find-a-donation-drop-off-site

Items accepted:

• gently used clothing, housewares, and small electronics (working or not), textiles/clothing: clothes, shoes, coats, bedding and linens, toys/games/books, small appliances/electronics/housewares, sporting goods, small furniture items (limited to items one person can carry)

SafetyNet Children and Youth Charities

Pick-up

• available for a fee
• see website or contact for details

Drop-off

• 166 South Service Rd East
• [email protected], 905-845-7233
• see website or contact for donation instructions

Items Accepted:

• clothing, shoes, diapers, linens, kitchen & household items
• fabric for recycling
• limited furniture by appointment - couches and chairs, tables (dining, coffee, bedside), dining chair sets (not individual), dressers, shelving units, lamps (table and floor), office chairs, bar fridges, small desks, rugs (in clean, 'like new' condition), fans and window air conditioners (as requested)

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

Drop-off

• 356 Kerr St, Mon-Sat, 9 am-8 pm, Sun, 10 am-6 pm
• 2360 South Service Rd W, Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6 pm, Sat 8 am-4:30 pm, Sun 9 am-5:30 pm

Items Accepted:

• accept accessories, antiques & collectibles, clothing & textiles, computers & electronics, housewares, media & books, toys

Corporate Donations

• business/corporate donations of clothing or household goods, please complete the form on website or call 1-855-984-8378

No application required

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