The 5 W's of Donating Gently Used Items in Kawartha Lakes

Ever wonder where to donate your gently used items in Kawartha Lakes?

Here is everything you need to know...you can even choose your favourite cause! The one thing all of these organizations have in common is that if things are dropped off that are not working or in poor condition- they have to pay to dump it, so please donate properly.


All organization names are clickable links to get more information...

Who	What	What Not	When	Where	Why
Second Chance Thrift Store By The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes	Antiques Jewelry Decor Dishes Books Pet items Nik naks Purses Scarves Pashmina’s	Clothing Shoes Large furniture Electronics	Tues-Fri 12-4 Sat 11-230 Or call to make arrangement	Front half of the old animal shelter 111 McLaughlin Rd, Lindsay 705-878-4618	To help protect and provide humane care for all of the animals of Kawartha Lakes.
Vickie’s Values Unique Boutique  By Women’s Resources	Home decor Bedding Linens Kitchen Ware Dishes Small appliances Clothing Shoes Small Sports equipment	Large furniture Toys Baby Equipment Protective   sports   equipment Opened cleaners	Mon- Sat 10-4	50 Mary St W Lindsay 705-878-5938	To ensure that abused women and their children can lead lives free of abuse and violence in Kawartha Lakes. All proceeds go directly to women in need and supporting them- they also get free items from the store.
Kawartha Lakes Pregnancy Centre Ballroom Beauty Recycled Formal Wear	Baby clothing from preemie to 6x Maternity clothing Formula Un opened baby food Cribs (made after 1986) Car seats (made after 2012) Play Pens Strollers Diapers Blankets and crib linens Towels Toys Other baby equipment Wedding dresses Wedding items Accessories Shoes Formal dresses Prom dresses Purses Hair accessories Vails	Baby equipment that is not CSA compliant Stuffies Maternity clothes that you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing	Mon-Wed 12-4 Thurs-Fri 10-2 Tues 10-5 Wed 10-8 Thurs-Sat 10-5 Sun 1-5	241 Kent St W Lindsay 705-878-8527 Please phone ahead to ensure equipment meets safety requirements and is acceptable. 196 St David Street Unit#4 Lindsay 905-809-7806 ballroombeautyrecycled@gmail.com	To help women and teens in crisis pregnancy situations in Kawartha Lakes. A Not-for-profit organization that supports young parents, struggling youth and education. Funds raised go to current need and programs and support for other local organisations.
The Re Store By Habitat for Humanity	Lumber Trim Paint Tools Electronics Sports equipment Work shoes/uniforms Sinks and plumbing Lighting and ceiling fans Hardware Furniture Home decor Kitchenware Toilettes Head boards Kitchen cabinets Large appliances working or not Flooring Seasonal decor Windows (in frame only) Doors Electronic waste Tubs	Clothing Shoes Mattress baby equipment	Mon- Thurs 10-5 Fri- Sat  830-5	50 Mary St W Lindsay 705-880-4663 Will pick up if on main floor Have a salvage team that will come to your home and remove good condition doors/fixtures/cabinets.	To help build decent, and affordable homes for low income families in Kawartha Lakes and offer them a hand up building wealth through home ownership.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store Lindsay	Clothing Shoes Purses Bedding Good condition Furniture House wares Small kitchen appliances Scrap metal Working electronics	Mattresses Toys Baby equipment Large appliances	Mon –Sat 930-4	30 Peel St Lindsay 705-324-7771 Use back door for donations- buzz in.	To help share the love of Jesus Christ and meet the needs of humans.
Clothesline Drop Box By the Canadian Diabetes Association	Clothes Shoes Accessories Linens Towels Draperies Pick up Only Kitchenware Electronics Tv’s under 27’’ Toys Small appliances Area rugs 5x7 max Nik nak's	Large appliances Furniture Building supplies Sofa bed’s Baby equipment Large play/game equipment Carpet Pet cages BBQ’s Hazardous Waste	Clothesline (pick up) 1-800-505-5525 Mum’s Mini Mart Dunsford Sturgeon Rd Downeyville County Store Sturgeon Road Fenelon Falls Secondary School Fenelon Falls UPI Noble Storage Fenelon Oakwood Corner Store Scott Young Public School Omemee	Mac’s Milk on Angeline St William St N Lindsay St S Home Hardware on Kent St Home Building Centre on Lindsay St S St Dave’s Diner on HWY 36 Buttertarts and More on HWY 7 Knights Inn Motel on HWY 35 S Macs Convenience Omemee Little Britian Community Centre Woodville Arena Coby Variety and Dollar Store Shell Gas Station Bobcaygeon Cajun Tanz Mckague’s Foodland Woodville	To help find a cure for diabetes and support those who live with diabetes. Royal Garden Foodmart View Lake Public Water Facility Norland Millbrook Convienience Janetville Supermarket Manilla General Store Kinmount Legion Manilla General Store Foodland Bobcaygeon Bobcaygeon Public School
A Place Called Home	Cutlery Light bulbs Household toiletries (cleaning and kitchen supplies) half bottles acceptable Pillows and pillow cases Socks (preferably new) Slippers Mittens Hats Scarves Small fans Small alarm clocks Personal hygiene and care items for women and men- must be new Blankets/bedding Food (non perishables and fresh)	Clothing Large appliances Large furniture Beds Mattresses Shoes Toys Stuffies Games Baby equipment	Mon-Fri 830-430	64 Lindsay St S Lindsay 705-328-0905 APCH helps people get back into homes and at times has clients with different needs to furnish their new places- please call to see if there is any current wish lists, or follow them on twitter Front Desk @APCHLindsay	To help provide shelter and support services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in Kawartha Lakes.
Care and Share	House ware Clothing Furniture Small appliances Books and media Seasonal decor Decor Antiques Collectibles Dishes (only sets) Large Appliances Electronics	Toys Mattresses Toys Baby Equipment	Mon-Sat 930-6	55 Angeline St N Beside Giant Tiger 705-344-1976 Free pick up.	Help those in need and keep usable items out of the landfill. Donate directly to families in crisis situations.
Salvation Army Thrift Store Fenelon Falls	Clothes Shoes Home decor Kitchenware Sports Equipment Seasonal decor Media and Books Small Appliances Furniture Antiques and collectibles Jewelry Toys Linens Draperies/material Electronics Electronic waste	Mattresses Baby equipment Carpets BBQ’s Hazardous Waste Tires and auto parts Large appliances Bunk beds Blinds Paint	Mon- Thurs 9-6 Friday 9-9 Saturday 9-6	91 Murray Street Fenelon Falls 705-887-1490	To help share the love of Jesus Christ and meet the needs of humans.
Re Use Centre At the Fenelon Landfill	Furniture Dishes Kitchenware Books and media Miscellaneous items Novelty vintage items and collectibles	Electronics Appliances	Mon, Wed, Sat 9-5	341 Mark Road Cameron 705-324-9411 1-888-822-2225	To help extend the life of the landfill and make usable items destined for the garbage available to the public.

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