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Divert waste from our landfill by giving old items a new life. Repair your item, restore it, give it to a family member, donate it to a charity or sell it. 
Reuse Depot at Waste Facilities - Update
 Reuse Depots - Donation Guidelines

To keep our staff and the community safe, please follow our new donation guidelines – here’s what you need to know! 

Items intended for the Reuse Depot shall be brought to the attention of the Waste Facility Site Attendant upon arrival at the booth.

The Site Attendant will inspect the item(s) and has the discretion to refuse items - damaged or broken goods are unacceptable.  

 

Acceptable items

  • Furniture – wood, plastic and metal only (tables, bed frames, chairs, shelves, desks, etc.)
  • Books, vinyl records, CD’s, DVDs, VHS and Cassette Tapes
  • Housewares – dishes, pots and pans, utensils, etc.
  • Novelty & Antiques – antique-type items, memorabilia and collectibles

 

Unacceptable items

  • Upholstered items – couches, chairs, mattresses, boxsprings, etc.
  • Appliances – electrical appliances, small appliances, etc.
  • Clothing, footwear, linens, blankets, pillows, etc.
  • Childrens toys and sporting goods
  • Auto parts, tires, batteries
  • Construction and demolition or renovation items – toilets, sinks, etc.

 

Reminders:

  • Use Reuse Depot at your own risk – items and objects have not been sanitized
  • Respect physical distancing – do not crowd the building – recommended two visitors at one time
  • Wash your hands before and after visiting waste facilities

Organizations and Charities

Listed below are only some organizations and charities in Muskoka that accept gently used items for donation. Please contact the organization in advance to ensure it accepts the materials or items you'd like to donate, and ensure that all items are gently used and in working condition. There are many grass-roots organizations working to support others, we encourage residents to explore available options before disposing of their items.

Local charities accept donations of new and gently-used home furnishings, appliances and renovation items. Always call ahead to confirm if your item is acceptable or arrange for a home pick-up if that service is available.

For a clothing donation bin near you visit https://nactr.ca/donation-site-locator/

Diabetes Canada Textile Bins

Diabetes Canada textile bins are located throughout Muskoka. Items for donation are to be placed inside the bins. Please don’t leave items outside of the bin, as those items typically end up in the landfill due to the affects of inclement weather.

Diabetes Canada acceptable items:

  • Accessories and bags
  • Clothing
  • Curtains
  • General household textiles (towels, blankets, sheets)
  • Shoes and boots
  • Sleeping bags

For more information on these bins visit Diabetes Canada at declutter.diabetes.ca

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateyway North is a not-for-profit organization working to break the cycle of poverty by building homes and operating ReStore retail locations to support affordable homeownership through the mobilization of volunteers and community partners.

Habitat has established two retail stores in Muskoka (Bracebridge and Huntsville) to assist in raising funds to support local initiatives by selling donated home furnishings, appliances, decor, and renovation materials at a fraction of the original price. ReStores even accept non-working appliances, e-waste, and scrap metal! Products that might otherwise end up in landfills are purchased by builders, contractors and the general public. 

The ReStores also now accept clothing donations, some of which are sold in the Bracebridge ReStore. Unsaleable clothing items are repurposed and proceeds also support Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North projects.

Donating to Habitat ReStore is a win for donors, customers, families, our community and the environment! Your donations of new and gently-used home furnishings, appliances, kitchen and bath fixtures and other renovation items can make a lasting difference in people’s lives.Habitat for Humanity Restore accepts the following materials at no charge. All donations support affordable homeownership in Muskoka.

Habitat for Humanity acceptable items: 
  • Appliances
  • Cabinets
  • Décor items
  • Doors and windows
  • Lighting and plumbing items
  • Upholstered and wooden/metal furniture
  • Flooring and area rugs
  • Lumber
  • Renovation material, hardware and tools
If you’re unable to drop donations off, Habitat can schedule a free pick-up for large or multi-item donations. For more information visit Habitat’s donation page at  www.habitatgatewaynorth.com/donate-to-restore
The Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army has Thrift Stores in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store generates funds to help The Salvation Army achieve its mission, and to influence positively the community in which it operates.

Salvation Army acceptable items:

  • Accessories
  • Antiques and collectibles
  • Clothing
  • Computers
  • Electronics
  • Housewares (kitchen utensils, tableware and decorative objects)
  • Media and books
  • Seasonal items
  • Textiles
  • Toys

 

For a list of locations and more information on donating visit

thriftstore.ca and thesalvationarmyhuntsville.ca



Animal Shelters/Rescues
Animal shelter and rescue facilities often accept used blankets and towels. Please consider donating to a facility near you before placing items in the garbage. 
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