1. Here are some FAQs that compare organizations.
We are often asked how Furniture Bank compares to other organizations in the Greater Toronto Area that accept donations of gently used home furnishings.
Here are some FAQs that compare organizations.
DONATION FAQs
Items
Accepted
Dining & living room furniture
Beds, mattresses & bedroom furniture
Electronics & electrical items
Housewares, kitchen items & home decor
Furniture
Appliances
Windows
Doors
Paint
Hardware
Lumber
Tools
Lighting fixtures
Housewares
Clothing
Electronics
Toys
Media & books
Antiques & collectibles
Computers
Not Accepted
Major appliances like stoves, fridges, dishwashers, washers & dryers;
Sports & exercise equipment
BBQs
Used baby items and toys
Books
Musical instruments
Sewing machines
Window blinds
Mobility items (walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom assistance equipment)
Any items of furniture more than 6 feet tall or wide
Contact your local ReStore for more information on items that can and can not be accepted, as these may vary store-to-store.
Used mattresses and box springs
Used carpets
Hazardous materials (e.g paints)
Propane tank
Barbecues
Infant equipment (e.g car seats, cribs and strollers)
Tires
Auto parts
Pick-Up & Delivery Range
Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Vaughan, Stoufville, King City, Aurora, Pickering
If you are unable to bring an item to your closest ReStore, the ReStore will arrange a time to pick it up directly from your home free of charge on a case by case basis. Waiting time for pickups can be up to three weeks.
Toronto, Markham, Scarborough, Newmarket, Georgetown, Brampton.
Delivery may be available in other areas as well; contact your local Thrift Store for details.
Pick-Up & Delivery Fees
Furniture pickup / removal service fees start at $100 (if you are located in central Toronto). It is calculated based on the volume of items and the location of the pickup. Most pick-ups are within a week of scheduling.
The Salvation Army provides a pick-up service for furniture items only.
Tax Receipts Issued
Yes, you will receive a gift-in-kind / tax receipt for the value of your furniture.
Yes, making a personal donation to any ReStore may earn the donor a charitable tax receipt. The amount of the tax receipt is dependent on how much the ReStore is able to sell the item for.
Individuals are eligible to receive a tax receipt for donated used furniture, collectables, household goods, art, and certain other items. Receipts are not provided for used clothing under Canadian Revenue Agency rules.
In-person Donation Drop-offs
You can drop off your furniture & household items at 25 Connell Court, Unit 1, Toronto, ON .
Items can be brought directly to your closest ReStore for an in-person donation (90 locations across Canada).
You can donate gently used clothing and household goods to your local Salvation Army Thrift Store, or a drop bin near you. Larger, fragile and more valuable items should be dropped off to the store directly.
Who Benefits from Donations
All gently used furniture received will be transferred to our clients, who include individuals who were formerly homeless, women and children escaping abusive situations, as well as refugees and newcomers to Canada.
The profit generated by ReStores are used to fund the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate that operates the store.
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores support many programs and services provided by The Salvation Army, including food banks, shelters, children's camps, addiction treatment facilities and many other community programs.