Are you looking to donate used clothing or household items, but wondering where, how, and what to donate? This guide will help you make informed choices so that your donations are truly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since 1994, Entraide Diab\u00e9tique du Qu\u00e9bec (EDQ) has been facilitating the donation of used clothing and second-hand items throughout the province. EDQ collects clothing and small household items in good condition and repurposes them for the benefit of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this guide, you will learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before placing an item of clothing in a donation box or drop-off center, ask yourself: would I give this to someone I love? If the answer is \u201cno,\u201d it should not be donated to EDQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See the complete <\/strong>list of accepted and refused items<\/strong><\/a> by EDQ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Donating items in poor condition creates several challenges, such as an overload for sorting teams and additional costs for the nonprofit organization. Overall, donating inappropriate items leads to a waste of time and resources that could otherwise be used to support EDQ’s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that there is more than one way to donate your used clothes and small items in good condition to EDQ? However, each method has its own specificities. For a donation to have an impact, you need to use the appropriate channel depending on what you what you wish to donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 3 different ways to donate to EDQ:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accessible at all times, EDQ donation boxes are perfect for donating clothing in good condition. Please note: you cannot deposit household items in donation boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See the <\/strong>list of EDQ donation bins<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our donation centres<\/a> accept donations of clothing and small household items. Simply bring your donations directly to one of our drop-off points during opening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See the <\/strong>list of EDQ donation centres<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to home pick-up<\/a>, available in many cities in the province of Quebec, you can schedule a pickup right at your doorstep in just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See the <\/strong>list of cities served by EDQ’s home pick-up<\/strong><\/a> service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bags or boxes left in front of a closed donation center or next to a donation box are unfortunately commonplace. This reprehensible act, known as \u201cillegal dumping,\u201d harms not only the organization but also the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequences of unauthorized drop-offs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, certain items, although still in good condition, cannot be donated to EDQ. Fortunately, Quebec has plenty of options for recovering or recycling them responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A broken item doesn’t automatically go in the trash! Municipal eco-centers collect a wide range of items so they can be recycled or stored safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the time, eco-centers can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check your municipality’s website for the conditions of access to your local eco-center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Recyc-Qu\u00e9bec website<\/a> (available in French only) helps you better recover your residual materials and better manage your organic materials through simple actions and practical advice. You can also find a practical guide on what to do with each type of material<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy are these criteria important?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
How can you donate your clothes and small household items to the right place?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Donation bins<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Donation centres<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Home pick-up<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Why avoid illegal dumping?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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What to do with items that EDQ cannot collect?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Take your items to an eco-center<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Consult Recyc-Qu\u00e9bec <\/h5>\n\n\n\n