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Items We Accept & Do Not Accept
It is hard to say “No Thank You” to a donation since this is what our organization depends on. Unfortunately, Goodwill cannot accept some items for reasons which include health & safety hazards, inability to repair, lack of demand, and/or garbage disposal fees.
- Area Rugs
- Books (except for encyclopedias/textbooks)
- Children’s toys (indoor & outdoor)
- Clothing, linen, bedding
- Cosmetics, lotions & soaps (must be un-opened)
- Desktop computers, laptop computers, & computer equipment (under 10 years old)
- Furniture in gently used condition
- Large freestanding appliances (such as fridges, stoves, washing machines, dryers, small to medium sized freezers, and portable dishwashers) in working condition. These items must be disconnected (from the plumbing, etc.) prior to the Collection Team's arrival.
- Mattresses, box springs and bed frames in gently used condition
- Jewelry
- Knick-knacks
- Office equipment/chairs (excluding large office desks, metal desks & office partitions)
- Shoes, purses, belts, hats & accessories
- Small electrical appliances in working condition (i.e. irons, lamps, toasters, blenders, radios, air conditioners, etc.)
- Small household items (i.e. dishes, pots, pans, etc.)
- TVs that meet the following requirements:
- are not the wooden console type/style or CRT (tube) models
- have the red/yellow/white audio/video connections in the back (or newer)
- are in working condition
- Remote not required, but greatly appreciated if included
- Due to lack of demand, and also for the safety of our Collection Team, we do not accept large/heavy floor model/rear-projection TVs
- under 10 years old
- Pictures/art
- Sporting goods/equipment
- Patio furniture
- Yard equipment in working condition (i.e. lawnmowers & weed trimmers (with gas removed), rakes, shovels, etc.
- BBQs (propane tanks must be removed)
- Hand-held & power tools (in working condition)
- Exercise equipment (excluding treadmills)
- Any other recyclable/gently used items
- Funding in the form of sponsorship and cash donations
- Items that are ripped, stained, broken, missing pieces, pet or smoke damaged, rusty, very dirty, or are health/safety hazards.
- ALL items from a home with evidence of rodent and/or insect activity
- Items that are or have been wet, heavily soiled/dirty or have strong odours
- Infant/toddler items that do not meet government safety requirements. To be eligible for donation all infant/toddler items must have the following:
- Manufacturer name
- Manufacturer date/expiry date
- Warning labels
- Guidelines for use
- Installation instructions
- Functioning/complete part
- Must not be listed on the Government of Canada's banned/recalled list: Industry Guide to Second-hand Products (Including Children's Products); Recalls, Advisories and Safety Alerts
- Baby walkers
- Banquet tables
- Food/Edible items
- Public service apparel and/or any items with a crest or name of public service officials: I.e. Utility uniforms (such as hydro, cable, etc.), police uniforms, rescue personnel, etc. This is in place for the safety and well being of our community members.
- Blinds/window fittings not in original box, missing pieces, and/or are custom fit.
- TVs that are:
- the wood console type/style
- CRT (tube) models
- large/heavy floor model/rear-projection TVs
- over 10 years old
- Lawn darts with elongated tips
- Individual box springs (without accompanying mattress)
- Infant self-feeding devices
- Polycarbonate baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA)
- Jequirity beans or anything that is made with jequirity beans
- Opened/used cosmetics, lotions and soaps
- Entertainment/Wall Units (Large or Small)
- TV stands designed for CRT (tube) style TVs
- Console Stereo’s/Console TV’s (wooden cabinet style)
- Treadmills
- Desktop computers, laptop computers & computer equipment over 10 years old
- Large office printers
- Water beds/water bed frames
- Large/heavy office desks
- Encyclopedias/Textbooks
- Magazines displaying personal information (ie. name, address, etc.)
- Pianos/Organs
- Built-in style appliances (stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, etc. - we only accept freestanding models)
- Large/heavy freezers
- Hot water tanks
- Tires
- Doors/Windows
- Closet doors
- Carpeting (i.e. industrial/commercial carpeting which must be installed)
- Counter Tops/Sinks
- Toilets/Tubs
- Trophies/Medals
- Typewriters
- Flammable materials (ie. propane tanks, items with gas still inside, etc.)
- Car batteries or any other corrosive materials
- Kerosene Heaters
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To review the regulations set by Health Canada under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) regarding second-hand products please click the link below.