Calgary Donation & Recycling Guide

Accepts good condition dress donations that are in long graduation style (no more than 5 years old), Dresses sized 00-2 and 14+ in modest long sleeved dress styles.

Accepts new & gently used clothing that is laundered and clean, Footwear, Housewares, Linens and furnishings, Furnitures, Sporting equipment, Artwork, Collectibles, Jewellery & accessories, Holiday items, Toys, Games, Books and media, Bags, Purses, Towels and more.

Accepts used Towels, Blankets, Flat Sheets, Animal Beds and new Unexpired & Unopened Animal Food, Animal Treats, Cat Litter, Animal Toys. 

Accepts Diapers (size four and up), Shampoo & conditioner, Lotion (hand and body), Body wash, Deodorant, Sanitary pads/napkins, New, unwrapped toys, Gift Cards for grocery stores, Plastic & reusable bags (new and used), Face care products, Toilet paper, Socks (new).

Accepts gently used baby items and household items. See ”current house needs” list on their website.

Accept donations of perishable and non-perishable food items as well as other food items such as baby and unopened pet food. Also accepts other items such as hygiene products, birthday party kits, baby items.

Accepts gently used clothing, footwear, bedding & linens, kitchen essentials, leisure and household goods. Free.

Vehicle recycling for older or scrap vehicle. Donate the proceeds to a charitable organization of their choice – and receive a tax receipt for the value of your vehicle. Free

Accepts small household items and gently used clothing. Free.

Directory of donation and textile recycling. Free.

Accepts new or gentle used children’s items, baby items, diapers, toys.

Free donation pick up. They accept clothing and shoes, accessories, household items and others.

Electronic recycling, repurposing and donation of electronics and other IT Equipment. Free.

Accepts clothing, footwear, household linen and cloth curtains in their bins for donation and textile recycling. Free.

ReStore accepts appliances, furniture and building materials by dropping them off at the store or you can request a pickup. Donations valued at $150 or more will receive a charitable tax receipt.

Good Neighbour accepts plants, reusable & plastic bags, clothing, accessories, new socks and underwear, toothbrush/toothpaste, menstrual products, pillows, sleeping bags, tarps, non-perishable food.

Dress for Success accepts women's modern two-piece suits, blazers, dress pants, skirts, dresses, dress shirts and blouses, cardigans, purses (mid to large size and work appropriate), accessories (jewelry and belts), professional outerwear: coats, scarves and gloves, dress shoes & boots, unopened toiletries, hygiene & grooming products.

Donate a Car turns your used vehicles into donations for registered charities of your choice. They make used car donations, car removal, car recycling, or simply junking a car an easy process. Free towing and pick-up available across Canada.

Calgary Reads accepts donations of new or gently used children’s books.

The Calgary Public Library Foundation accepts donations of children’s books, college textbooks (published in the past 10 years), foreign language books (in Western Script), hardcover fiction and nonfiction, mass market paperbacks, trade paperbacks, antiquarian, rare and collectible books, DVDs and Blue-ray discs*, music CDs, books on CD*, video games* (*complete disc sets with original case art only please)

Calgary Inter-Faith Furniture Society accepts donations of gently used furniture (tables, chairs, dressers, beds, sofas, side tables), Kitchenware, small appliances, dishes, cookware, toys and games, clothing, books, music. Free scheduled pick up is available.

Calgary Drop-In Centre accept clothes, furniture, computers, mobile phones, small appliances, recyclable beverage containers, books – any item that will help their clients succeed in day-to-day life. They ask that items are free of animal hair, odors, and are in generally good condition.

Calgary Dream Centre is a faith-based recovery organization working to change the lives of those most vulnerable in our city. They accept a wide range of clothing, appliances, furniture and non-perishable food. Please ensure appliances are in working order.

Women In Need Society accepts gently used Baby and Children’s Clothes and Toys, Women’s Clothes, Shoes and Accessories, Men’s Clothes, Suits and Shoes, Jewelry and Collectibles, Furniture, Household Items and Home Décor, Sporting Equipment and more. Free scheduled pick up is available.

The Veterans Association Food Banks’ Thrift Store accepts new or gently used household goods, kitchen ware, home decor, toys, games, electronics, books, men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry.

The Mustard Seed accepts men’s casual clothing, blankets, toilet paper, cleaning and hygiene products.

Meow Foundation accepts a large variety of household items: antiques, collectibles, vintage, art, bath & body, books, games, puzzles, toys, stuffies, home decor, hobbies, crafts, jewellery, accessories, kitchenware, small appliances, garden tools & decor, linens & beddings, luggage, purses, totes, seasonal decor, small electronics, flatscreen TVs, cameras, small furniture, sports equipment, camping, tools.

Making Changes accepts women’s business, business casual, and casual clothing, shoes, accessories, outerwear, new and gently used bras, brand new undergarments, hosiery, unused cosmetics, skin care and personal care products for their "Walk-In Closet" program assisting women going into the work force. Jeans, pants leggings, skirts, athletic wear and other casual wear for their "My Best Friend's Closet"  youth empowerment program. 

Made by Momma accepts baby diapers, food/formula, baby/kids hygiene items, baby gear (car seats, cribs, stroller, breast pumps, wash cloth, blankets), mom hygiene care items, children’s wear, household items, gift cards, non-perishable food.

Want to pass your much-loved LEGO bricks to kids who will love them too? LEGO is working with Give Back Box to help you share the power of play with children who need it most.

Vehicle recycling for older or scrap vehicle. Donate the proceeds to a charitable organization of their choice – and receive a tax receipt for the value of your vehicle. Free

Directory of donation and textile recycling. Free.

Free recycling program partnerships with various companies available.

Accepts unusable electronics for recycling: TV's, computers, monitors, servers, computer accessories, laptops, tablets,  printers, scanners, fax machines and photocopiers. Free.

Accepts paint, batteries, and lightbulbs for safe disposal. Check your local store for availability. Free.

Electronic recycling, repurposing and donation of electronics and other IT Equipment. Free.

Accepts clothing, footwear, household linen and cloth curtains in their bins for donation and textile recycling. Free.

City of Calgary landfill accepts clothes, accessories, shoes, linen, rags, shopping bags, sleeping bags, tents and other textiles for textile recycling. Free.

An official Lions Clubs International Eyeglass Recycling Centre provides recycled eyewear free of charge to people in developing countries. Free.

Donate a Car turns your used vehicles into donations for registered charities of your choice. They make used car donations, car removal, car recycling, or simply junking a car an easy process. Free towing and pick-up available across Canada.

Best Buy locations in Alberta accepts the following unusable electronics for recycling: batteries, TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, and printers for recycling. Free.