Where to Sell and Donate Items

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      Back Lane Books

      Provide in-store appraisals or in-home for large collections. Will take books on consignment. Arrange an appointment if you have books to sell.

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      Bjarne Tokerud Bookseller

      Buying, selling and appraising rare books. Available by appointment only.

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      Books for Me

      Accepts only gently used children’s books. See their website for their donation requests and when they are open to accepting books.

  • Building Materials & Tools

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      PaintShare

      A program that helps people pick up leftover paint collected at participating paint recycling locations.

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      Vancouver Tool Library

      Fill out the online form before donating, as some tools may not be accepted.

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      Act II Boutique

      Designer clothing. Must be clean, ironed and on hangers.

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      Bliss Consignment Bridal

      Bridal gowns (2 years old or less), veils, headpieces, flower girl dresses (white or ivory only).

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      C’est La Vie Boutique

      Contemporary women’s and men’s clothing that is gently used, laundered, and in excellent condition.

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      Our Social Fabric

      Clean unwanted fabric (minimum 1m), quilting cotton (minimum 0.50m), leather (minimum 30cm), related materials (such as upholstery), trimmings, notions, patterns, and sewing books. Please, no sheets, towels, or clothing.

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      Urban Source

      Craft and art supplies, vintage items, sewing notions, old magazines, and picture books in excellent condition.

      Fresh Start Recycling & Removal

      Fresh Start Recycling & Disposal Ltd. offers bin rentals and junk removal services in the Greater Vancouver Area and Okanagan Valley, focusing on responsible waste management and sustainable solutions.

      Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services Reduction and Reuse Programs

      Some municipalities offer large item pickup. There may be limits. There may be specific dates/times. There may be fees. Choose your municipality from the drop-down list then click on the link listed below for details.

  • Electronics and Tech

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      Aunt Leah’s Thrift Store

      Small appliances, kitchen items, home décor, jewellery, accessories, apartment-sized furniture, and clothing.

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      Coast Consignment

      Upscale Furniture (transitional, mid-century, vintage, antique, and new), collectibles, artwork, outdoor rugs, and jewellery.

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      Habitat for Humanity

      Appliances, cabinets, flooring, furniture (no mattresses or baby furniture), air conditioners, furnaces, heaters, insulation (still in the bag), landscaping material, lighting and electrical (no fluorescent or CFL bulbs), lumber, framed mirrors, plumbing (no toilets or hot tubs), roofing, sheet goods, windows & doors, painting supplies, home décor.

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      Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

      They do not offer consignment but will accept trade-ins if you want to upgrade.

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      Rufus Guitar Shop

      Quality used and vintage musical instruments and equipment. Offering consignment, trade for in-store merchandise or a “buy-out” option.

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      West Coast Knitters

      Clean, usable, pest-free yarn is passed on to people who can knit items for various charities. Contact them through their website to arrange a donation.

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      BC SPCA Thrift Stores

      Housewares, appliances, curtains, rugs, furniture (no mattresses), electronics, clothing, books, games.

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      Big Brothers of Vancouver

      Clothing, footwear, accessories, linens, housewares, small tools, small appliances of resale quality.

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      Blanket BC

      Collects and distributes blankets and warm clothing to shelter programs, families in need, emergency services, and Indigenous groups. They also donate to animal shelters. Look for their collection drives in the autumn months.

  • Memorabilia and Collectibles

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      8th Dimension Comics

      Make an appointment to sell or trade. Items must be in good condition.

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      AASportsCards

      Will buy sports card collections or individual high-value cards. Will sell on consignment if requested.

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      All Nations Stamp and Coin

      Buy most coins, stamps and banknotes and accept consignments for their auctions.

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      Be Fresh Market

      Accepts clean, reusable grocery and shopping bags in good condition.

      • Charity

      ChopValue

      Bamboo chopsticks. Free chopstick recycling bin & free weekly collection.

      • Charity

      Donate a Car Canada

      Accepting cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles.

      Return-It

      Offers disposal of all types of electronics, including computers, stereos, and medical equipment, as well as large appliances.

      TerraCycle

      Their website lists many national recycling programs, from contact lenses to cleaning products to cannabis vapes to office supplies.

      Waste Control Services Inc. (formerly RedBag Recycling)

      Secure paper shredding, baby/child car seat recycling, styrofoam & soft plastic (businesses only).

      Access

      Offer one-time pickup for businesses.

      Iron Mountain

      Offer onsite shredding of paper documents within 5 days. Off-site service is only offered to customers with documents stored in bankers’ boxes. All material must be outside at ground level.

      Shred-it One Time Shredding Services

      Book an appointment, and a truck will come to destroy & provide a certificate of destruction for paperwork (at least 1 banker’s box), hard drives, CDs, X-rays and other medical records.

  • Specialty Clothing

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      BabyGoRound

      Specific baby and toddler items

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      Beansprouts

      Current stylish, quality, seasonally appropriate brands, newborn – 12 years.

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      LooseEnds

      Matches volunteer handiwork finishers (e.g., quilters, knitters, etc.) with projects people have left undone due to death or disability. Worldwide volunteer organization.

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      Bikes for All

      Collect donations of used bicycles and parts. Unusable parts are recycled.

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      Bikes for Tykes

      Collect donations of used bikes every fall so they can fix them up to give during the holiday season.

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      Canadian Bicycle Recycling

      Collect donations of used bicycles and parts. Bikes are repaired and sold. Unusable parts are recycled. Most kid’s bikes are given away for free.