Accepted
Clothing & Outerwear: Clean clothes and shoes
Our Standard
All donations must be clean and in resale condition.
Please only bring items that are clean, complete, and ready for resale.
Visual Guide
Know what to bring before you visit.
What we accept vs. what we cannot accept.
Good to give
Donations We Accept
Accepted
Accessories: Purses, belts, jewelry
Accepted
Housewares: Dishes, cookware, home decor
Accepted
Books, toys & games (complete sets)
Accepted
Small working electronics
Accepted
Linens & towels (clean, no pet hair)
Please leave at home
What We Cannot Accept
Not accepted
Large appliances: stoves, fridges, washers
Not accepted
Oversized furniture: large sofas, pianos, organs
Not accepted
Mattresses & boxsprings
Not accepted
Items with pet hair, stains, mold or strong odors
Not accepted
Non-working or incomplete electronics
Not accepted
Used area rugs
Health & Safety Restrictions
Items with Pet Hair
Any clothing or linens with visible pet hair will be declined.
Soiled or Damaged
Items with stains, rips, mold, or strong odors (smoke, mildew, etc.).
Non-Working Electronics
We do not accept broken or incomplete electronic items.
Used Area Rugs
Large, used rugs cannot be accepted for sanitary reasons.
A Note on Furniture & Electronics
We appreciate your kindness; however, our Donation Attendants may politely refuse items we are unable to sell or safely handle (mattresses, items over 50 lbs, hazardous or recalled items). We only accept electronics in good, working condition.
Logistics
Where to Give
Find our donation centre and drop off your items.
Find Our Donation Centre
Drop Off Your Donations
To help us process your gifts efficiently, please prioritize drop-offs at our main hub:
VIDAL STORE 200 Vidal St N, Sarnia
Your donations. Our mission. A stronger Sarnia-Lambton together. Thank you for making a difference.
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