non-profit thrift store in support of Adeara Recovery Centre

Donate


Thank you for choosing to donate to More Than a Fad Thrift Store. 

    Before you drop off your items, please check our handy list below of what donations we do and do not accept. Please bring all donations to the back door of 6936 68 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6B 3C5 on Tues, Thurs and Sat from 10 AM-2 PM.

    Please do not leave items outside donation hours, as we cannot use them if they have been left outside.

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    Have furniture to donate? Request a pick-up by calling the store or sending us an email! Please note we only do pick-ups for furniture at this time. 

    We do not accept anything that is broken, soiled, stained or torn. Must be in great working condition. 

    We Accept

    We Do Not Accept

    Books, CD's, Vinyl, DVD's, Video games

    Dictionaries, encyclopedias, cassettes, VHS's

    Clothing (all ages, good condition)

    Offensive, dirty, soiled, stained, ripped, or faded clothing
    New underwear, socks and undergarments Used underwear, socks
    Shoes, hats, accessories, jewelry, luggage, briefcases
    • Company-branded clothing and promotional materials
    • Worn or dirty shoes or hats
    • Sports equipment and outdoor goods
    • Sports equipment (golf clubs, ski boots, skates etc)
    • Toboggans
    • Expired helmets, car seats, strollers (check CSA sticker)
    • Exercise equipment (electrical or stationary) such as treadmills, exercise bikes, weights
    • Golf bag caddy
    • Skis (unless antique)
    Toys, board games, complete puzzles

    Large toys (nothing bigger than 15” x 15”)  

    New desktop computers and laptops with proper cords Computer software, TVs, printers, printer cartridges
    Home office and school supplies PPE, (hardhats, fire retardant clothing), medical supplies (used products or open packages, crutches, air boots, blood pressure monitors)
    Working electronics Outdated technology - speakers, flip phones, routers, remotes, house phones

    Furniture:

    • Tables, chairs, coffee tables, end tables, dressers, wardrobes
    • Sofas, loveseats, couches
    • Bed frames and headboards
    • Curtains
    • Office chairs
    • Bath chairs

     

    Furniture Exceptions:

    • Broken, partially assembled furniture, pieces
    • Valances or entertainment units
    • Blinds, ceiling fans, light fixtures (unless antique)
    • Cribs, playpens, exersaucer, bassinet, highchair, booster seat, potty, baby swing
    • Large office furniture (cubicles, desks, filing cabinets)
    • Mattresses, hide-a-beds, pet beds
    • Pianos, organs
    Kitchenware and small appliances Large kitchen appliances (e.g. stove)
    Glassware Company-branded items (e.g. wine glasses with logos, company t-shirts, etc.)
    Garden materials Vehicle parts or accessories (car seat covers, tires, hubcaps, car parts, floor mats)
    Home decor
    • Building supplies (lumber, doors, windows, furniture pieces, bricks, tiles, insulation, linoleum)
    • Plumbing (sinks, toilets)
    Antiques and collectibles Weapons of any kinds
    Craft supplies Unfinished crafts or unfinished upcycled furniture projects
    Linens, towels, fabric Fabric with stains or tears, used duvets or comforters, bed pillows

    Cords

    • HDMI, USB, auxiliary, surge protectors, 3 prong extension cords

    Cords Exceptions

    • Ethernet, chargers, wires, 2 prong extension cords, old phone chargers, other outdates cords

    Personal hygiene and makeup (new, unopened box/package)

    • Opened boxes/packages of single-use products (ex. an opened box of diapers with half the diapers gone)
    • Cleaning supplies (unless sealed)
    • Biohazardous materials (motor oil, acids, paint, industrial cleaning products)