Donating Items for Reuse

Only certain items are acceptable for reuse. Check How to Sort Your Waste if your item isn't listed below.

Reuse drop-off areas will accept:

• Books
• Eye glasses
• Gently used clothing and shoes
• Furniture (excluding Heart Lake CRC)
• Household items
• Small appliances (in working condition)
• Sports equipment
• Tools and shop equipment
• Toys

Reuse drop-off areas will NOT accept:

• Products that don't meet current safety standards, including recalled items
• Baby items such as cribs and cradles, car seats, strollers, baby gates, playpens, and baby walkers
• Toys for children under 3 years of age
• Recyclable materials such as newspaper, office paper, cardboard and plastics
• Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, furnaces, and water heaters
• Food products
• Used personal care items
• Mattresses
• Chemical products
• Propane tanks and cylinders
• Automotive products such as tires, batteries, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, and auto parts
• Building materials, plumbing fixtures, carpeting, and floor padding
• Broken furniture, damaged upholstery, bunk beds, or other items in need of repair or assembly (e.g., water beds, modular office systems/dividers)
• Lawn darts, helmets and face protectors
• Weapons of any sort

Donation drop off areas are designated areas where residents can drop off items in good condition that can be reused. Reuse drop-off areas are located at some Peel Community Recycling Centres (CRCs).

There is also a ReUstore at the Bolton CRC. The reuse store at the Bolton CRC is operated by Caledon Community Services. This store accepts and sells reusable items in good condition. It sells these items at moderate prices, and then reinvests the profits back into the community.