What to Donate

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Donations of Household Goods:

Thank you for choosing to donate to Goodwill!  We accept gently used clothing, household wares and linens, furniture and small appliances for resale in our stores. Proceeds from the sale of these goods help support our work in providing employment training and finding people jobs.

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For safety and practical reasons, we cannot accept donations of non-functioning electrical goods; used mattresses; sofa beds; large appliances; computers; televisions;  microwaves; pianos; furniture that is broken, stained or torn; tires or other car parts; propane tanks; building and construction material; and paints.These goods are not saleable through our stores and are extremely costly to dispose of.

Unfortunately, due to economic reasons, Goodwill does not operate a home pick-up service..

Donations of Business Goods:

By special arrangement, we are happy to receive donations of surplus inventory and other goods, both new and used, directly from businesses. In some cases we are able to issue a tax receipt for these types of donations. To learn more, contact

Albert Deveau, Director of Retail Operations
905-338-6240

We Don't acceptWe DO Accept
Mattresses and BoxspringsClothing and accessories
TelevisionsShoes, boots
MicrowavesPurses, bags
Computers and related itemsCDs, DVDs, movies, records
Used blindsToys, intact, not broken
Bed pillowsPlush toys, clean
Toilets, sinksSmall household appliances
Ceiling fansElectronics
EncyclopediasLamps
Baby equipment, cribs, etc.Vacuums
MagazinesDishes, glassware, cups
Furniture in need of repairKitchen ware
Soiled, stained or broken itemsFurniture, (please call first)
Gas powered itemsJewellery
FoodArtwork, pictures, prints, frames
Remodelling debrisBedding and linens
Large appliancesKnick-knacks
Non-working electricalCollectables
Sofa beds, futonsLuggage
PianosBicycles
Exercise equipmentSporting Goods
Skiis or polesBooks
Helmets, (hockey, bike, etc.)Flatware