Spring cleaning: Where to donate your clothes and other items in Calgary
Despite all the winter-like weather Calgary has seen this week, spring is officially here, and if you’re doing any big clean-outs, you might be looking for a spot to donate your old stuff.
Sometimes it can be easier to part with things you no longer need when you know it’s going to a good cause. What is one person’s old fit could be another’s new favourite item!
Here are some great and worthy charities around the city that accept donations of all kinds.
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Meow Foundation Charity Shop
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What you can donate: If you’re looking for a place to drop off your old dĆ©cor, accessories, books, electronics, and more, this is a great place. 100% of the money raised goes directly to the Meow Foundation!
When: Closed Mondays, open from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.
Where: 336 41st Avenue NE, Unit 110
Calgary Humane Society
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What you can donate: If you have old towels, blankets, and flat sheets lying around that you don’t think would sell at a local thrift shop, this is a great way to recycle them! The Humane Society also accepts other animal-related donations. For a full list of what you can give, click here.
When: Weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: 4455 110th Avenue
Goodwill
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What you can donate: A wide range of items from books and home decor to clothing and more.
When: Various times depending on location
Where: There are currently eight donation drop-off locations for Goodwill around Calgary; you can find the one closest to you using their interactive map here.
Good Neighbour
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What you can donate:Ā Adult clothing, shoes, reusable bags, toiletries, socks, and new underwear.
When:Ā Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays from 11 am to 6 pm, with some adjusted holiday hours.
Where:Ā 149 5th Avenue SE
Salvation Army
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What you can donate: A wide range of items from books and home decor to clothing and more.
When: Various times depending on location
Where: Multiple locations around the city. You can find the location nearest to you using their interactive map here.
Mustard Seed
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What you can donate: Clothing for all seasons, including men’s and women’s new or gently used and laundered clothing, footwear, backpacks, blankets, towels, and hygiene items (that do not contain alcohol).
When: Between 9 am and 7 pm, depending on the day and donation centre.
Where:Ā There are three drop-off locations in Calgary. You can find the one closest to you here.
Shanked Computer Recycling
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What you can donate:Ā While not exactly a donation centre, it can be hard to find a good place to get rid of these kinds of items, especially in an environmentally friendly way! They accept a wide range of electronic donations, including computers (CPU), televisions, laptops, and printers.
When: 10 am to 4:30 pm daily
Where: Bishop Drive SW, Calgary