{"id":25112,"date":"2026-07-15T08:47:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/vetements-et-articles-usages-a-qui-donner\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T14:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:18:53","slug":"used-clothing-and-items-know-donating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entraidediabetique.org\/en\/used-clothing-and-items-know-donating\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Donate Old Clothes in Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Quebec, you can donate old or used clothes in good condition through donation bins, donation centres, or home pickup services.<\/strong> The options available depend on your area. Before dropping off your bags, check who operates the collection point and how the proceeds are used. EDQ\u2019s red donation bins help support Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you donate old clothes in Quebec?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways to donate old or used clothes in good condition in Quebec. The best option depends on what you want to donate. It also depends on which collection services are available in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donation bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EDQ donation bins accept clean clothing in good condition. Want your donation to support Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s mission? Look for the red bins displaying the Entraide diab\u00e9tique du Qu\u00e9bec logo. You can also view the list of EDQ donation bins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home pickup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EDQ also offers a home pickup service<\/a> in several Quebec communities. Check the service page to see whether pickup is available in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donation centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some items cannot be placed in an EDQ donation bin. This includes small household items in good condition. For these items, use a donation centre or the home pickup service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can used clothes go in the recycling bin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Textile recovery and municipal recycling are different waste streams. If your clothes are still in good condition, prioritize donation and reuse through a recovery organization. This helps extend the life of useful items. It also reduces resource waste and the amount of material sent to landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does it matter who you donate to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many clothing donation bins in Quebec, but they do not all serve the same purpose. Some are operated by nonprofit organizations. Others are run by private companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization you choose can also affect the social impact of your donation. For many nonprofits, revenue from reselling clothing and second-hand items directly funds their mission<\/a> or that of a partner organization. This is the case for Entraide diab\u00e9tique du Qu\u00e9bec. All of EDQ\u2019s profits support Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before placing your bags of clothes in a donation bin, ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n