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One reason people give is it actually makes us feel good. The knowledge that you’re helping others is hugely empowering and, in turn, can make you feel happier and more fulfilled. Besides the selfish reason of making us feel better, a widely cited feeling of social conscience was the primary reason most give to charity. Whatever type of charity work they supported, 96% of people said they felt they had a moral duty to use what they had to help others – a sentiment very much rooted in their personal values and principles. Moreover, the world has changed since the Pandemic. It has encouraged many of us to take a closer look at our local communities and to consider how we can make a difference. Giving to charity, and particularly locally, can be a powerful way to invest in the people and places that make up our everyday lives.

We are focused on responsible recycling and reuse of all textiles and domestic items in order to reduce our environmental impact and to promote responsible consumer habits. Every year in Canada millions of tons of usable clothing and household goods are discarded, filling landfills and polluting our ecosystems. We want to stop that waste, and you can help us!

All of the items which we receive and collect are sorted and organized. All usable items which you donate will find a new home with underprivileged and deserving families in Ontario. Many items are donated to local nonprofits, youth groups and community organizations. Items which are broken, or not usable are recycled within Canada. None of our items are sold overseas.

People in need are also invited to come directly to one of our donation centers and we will do our best to provide them with the clothing and items they need, completely free of charge.

We also work directly with local nonprofits in order to run clothing drives and financially support their community initiatives. Learn more about our donation partners.

We do regular pick ups in your area and send bags to all the homes in Toronto. If you need more bags you can order some here or you can schedule a pick up if you have a large donation. Simply fill the orange bag with the items you wish to donate, and then put the orange bag out at the end of your drive on the date of pick up. Our team will retrieve the bag and credit our charity partners on your behalf.

Your donation will be used to help our primary charity partner SAFAS, Frontier Animal Society Shelter. In some areas we also partner with: Animal Rescue, such as The Humane Society, Best Friends Animal Society, Animal Welfare Institute, American Humane Society and Animal Humane Society. After we receive your donation, we sell your used items to thrift stores, wholesalers and exporters.

To make the donation process simple and stress-free, Recycle Orange offers a service to pick up donations directly from the donors’ homes. When it comes time to donate, schedule a home pick up online through our website. From there, simply place your donations outside in a visible spot from the road, and we’ll swing by to pick them up!

The scheduling process is easy. Simply head to our website and schedule a pick up. You can even do it on this page! We will pick up your donation after 7am, Friday to Monday.