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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)

Find locations to donate my clothes

Pick-up services for unwanted c​lothin​g (clean and dry)

 

 

Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver<div class="ExternalClass5A547EC1D4CD49A585E9BAA386636C90"><p>Accepts clothes in any condition</p> ​ <table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider uk-table-hover mv-table-border uk-table-striped uk-margin-remove-top"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="http://www.bcchauxiliary.com/course/clothing-donation-bin-program/" target="_blank">BC Children’s Hospital Auxiliary (when volunteers are available) </a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-312-3416</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/" target="_blank">Big Brothers</a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/" target="_blank">Book online</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-526-2447</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/" target="_blank">Diabetes Canada</a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/" target="_blank">Book online</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-294-3087</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>​ <p>Accepts clothes in good condition​</p><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider uk-table-hover mv-table-border uk-table-striped uk-margin-remove-top"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;"> <a href="http://hfin.webwindow.ca/wp/" target="_blank">Helping Families in Need Society (clothing provider)(when volunteers are available)</a></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="https://helpingfamiliesinneed.org/schedule-a-pickup/" target="_blank">Book online</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-294-3087</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="https://www.rapsbc.com/raps-thrift-store/" target="_blank">RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store</a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-242-1825</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width:50%;"><a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/" target="_blank">Diabetes Canada</a></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/" target="_blank">Book online</a></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span> Book by phone: 604-294-3087​<br></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>​</div>
North VancouverNorth Vancouver<div class="ExternalClassE9EB582818114C5AA55DE874CB32574F"><p>Accepts clothes in good condition</p> ​ <table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider uk-table-hover mv-table-border uk-table-striped uk-margin-remove-top"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;">​ <p> <a href="https://www.harvestproject.org/clothes-for-change/" target="_blank">Harvest Project Clothes For Change</a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span>Book by phone: 604-983-9488 ex.304</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>​​</div>
LangleyLangley<div class="ExternalClassB1070F2C00B44183828095AB34338E4C"><p>Accepts clothes in good condition</p> ​​​​ <table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider uk-table-hover mv-table-border uk-table-striped uk-margin-remove-top"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="http://www.hopeforchildrenthriftstore.com/" target="_blank">Hope for Children Thrift St​ore</a> - call to see if volunteers are available to do a pick-up</p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span>Book by phone: 778-278-1456</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>​​</div>
RichmondRichmond<div class="ExternalClassFD565571C74D4AD3ABB205B609E1EB7D"><p>Accepts clothes in good condition​<br></p> ​ <table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider uk-table-hover mv-table-border uk-table-striped uk-margin-remove-top"><tbody><tr><td style="width:50%;"><p> <a href="https://www.rapsbc.com/raps-thrift-store/" target="_blank">RAPS Thrift Store</a></p></td><td><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-phone"></i></span>Book by phone: 604-604-244-7529</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>​​​</div>

​​ Apartment recycling room clothing bin collection programs


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

 

 

Participating OrganizationsParticipating Organizations<div class="ExternalClassADB3BD5E977B496894DFB9773F68A7D9"><p>Check their website for more information</p><ol><li> <a href="http://www.bcchauxiliary.com/course/clothing-donation-bin-program/" target="_blank">BC Children's Hospital Auxiliary</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/clothing-donation/host-a-bin/" target="_blank">Big Brothers</a></li><li> <a href="https://declutter.diabetes.ca/about" target="_blank">Canadian Diabetes</a></li><li> <a href="https://checksammy.com/" target="_blank">CheckSammy</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.greeninspirationbc.ca/textile-collection-services/indoor-solutions/" target="_blank">Green Inspirations</a> </li><li> <a href="http://www.re-vivify.com/" target="_blank">Re-Vivify (Highrise)</a> </li><li> <a href="https://salvationarmy.ca/" target="_blank">Salvation Army</a></li><li> <a href="https://wastecontrolservices.com/solutions/residential-recycling-waste/residential-recycling/" target="_blank">Waste Control Services</a></li></ol>​<br></div>

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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.


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