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.
- TVs that meet the following requirements:
- are not the wooden console type/style
- 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
- For the safety of our employees & volunteers, very large/heavy TVs (ie. floor model projection TVs) are at the discretion of the receiving staff to accept or refuse
- under 10 years old
- Books (except for encyclopedia sets/textbooks)
- Children’s toys (indoor & outdoor)
- Clothing, linen, bedding
- Un-opened cosmetics, lotions & soaps
- Desktop computers, laptop computers, & computer equipment (under 10 years old – anything older is at the discretion of the receiving staff)
- Furniture in gently used condition
- Mattresses and box springs in gently used condition
- Large freestanding appliances (such as fridges, stoves, washing machines, dryers and portable dishwashers) in working condition. These items must be disconnected (from the plumbing, etc.) prior to the driver’s arrival.
- Small to medium sized freezers
- Knick-knacks
- Office equipment/chairs (excluding large office desks & office partitions)
- Shoes, purses, belts, hats
- Small electrical appliances in working condition (ie. irons, lamps, toasters, blenders, radios, etc.)
- Small household items (ie. dishes, pots, pans, etc.)
- Pictures
- Sporting goods/equipment
- Patio furniture
- Yard equipment in working condition (ie. lawnmowers & weed trimmers (with gas removed), rakes, shovels, etc.
- BBQs (as long as the propane tanks have been removed)
- Hand-held & power tools (in working condition)
- Exercise equipment (EXCEPT for 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
- Infant/toddler items that do not meet government safety requirements. These 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
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Items that are or have been wet, dirty or have strong odours
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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.