What to Do With Your Stuff: Where to Donate in Guelph When You’re Decluttering for a Move
- Matthew & Melissa Webster
- Jun 16
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 17
Decluttering your home before a move is one of the most satisfying—and overwhelming—parts of the process. Whether you're downsizing, upgrading, or just finally tackling that basement storage room, you're probably asking yourself the same question we hear from many of our clients:
"What do I do with all this stuff we don’t need anymore?"
The good news? Guelph is full of great organizations that will gladly give your gently used items a second life. Whether you’re donating clothes, furniture, housewares, or baby gear, there’s a local place that will put your donations to good use
—and in many cases, your items will go directly to helping someone in our community.
To make things easy, we’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of donation options in Guelph, including what they accept, whether they offer pickups, and how your donations make an impact.
📦 Where to donate in Guelph
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Yes (for large donations)
Tax Receipts: Yes (for eligible items)
Profits Support: Affordable housing projects in Guelph-Wellington
What They Accept: Furniture, appliances, building materials, décor
Michael House
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Contact directly
Tax Receipts: Yes
Profits Support: Housing and programs for pregnant and parenting women
What They Accept: Baby gear, household goods, reusable bags (check with them for needs)
Mission Thrift Store
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Yes
Tax Receipts: Yes
Profits Support: Christian education and Bible distribution
What They Accept: Clothing, furniture, linens, kitchenware, toys, sports gear
St. Vincent de Paul
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Yes
Tax Receipts: Yes
Profits Support: Local aid for families in need
What They Accept: Clothing, household goods, furniture, small appliances
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Not currently available in Guelph
Tax Receipts: Yes (for specific donations)
Profits Support: Local food banks, shelters, rehabilitation, and emergency services
What They Accept: Clothing, accessories, housewares, small electronics, décor, books
Value Village
Type: For-profit
Pickup: No
Tax Receipts: No
Profits Support: Profits go to corporation; small payment made to partner nonprofits
What They Accept: Clothing, accessories, books, household items
Goodwill Donation Centre
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Contact directly
Tax Receipts: Not specified
Profits Support: Job training and employment support
What They Accept: Clothing, books, small electronics, housewares
Circle Home Furniture Bank
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Contact directly
Tax Receipts: Not specified
Profits Support: Provides furniture to newcomers and low-income families
What They Accept: Furniture and housewares
Hope House Guelph
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Contact directly
Tax Receipts: Yes
Profits Support: Front-line support services for those living in poverty
What They Accept: Clothing, school supplies, hygiene products
Guelph Food Bank
Type: Non-profit
Pickup: Contact directly
Tax Receipts: Yes (in-kind donations)
Profits Support: Food assistance programs
What They Accept: Non-perishables, baby items, hygiene products
🧹 Our Pro Tip
When decluttering before a move, sort items into three categories:
Keep (you still use it or love it),
Donate (still in good condition but no longer needed),
Discard (broken, damaged, or unsafe).
Have a lot to move out fast? Start with ReStore, Mission Thrift, or St. Vincent de Paul if you need pickup services.
Need Help With the Decluttering Process?
We’ve helped dozens of clients prepare their homes for sale, and decluttering is always step one. Whether you need a list of local haulers, help coordinating donation pickups, or just someone to walk you through the best plan—we’re happy to help.
📩 Get in touch with us today. We’ll help you prep your home to sell (and clear out the stuff you don’t want to take with you).
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