Donating Clothing? Please read!
- Compassion Society Of Halton
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 19, 2026:
UPDATED NEW CLOTHING DONATION GUIDELINES.
★ WHAT'S NEW — PLEASE READ FIRST! ★
- Mondays only: Clothing donations are accepted on Mondays only.
- Limit of 2 bags (or boxes) of clothing per donation.
- Current season only: All donated clothing must be appropriate for the current season.
- No estate cleanouts: We are unable to accept clothing from estate cleanouts.
- No clothing drives: We cannot accept clothing collected through organized clothing drives.
Please don't leave donations outside our door!
ACCEPTING NOW: — WINTER (AUG–FEB)
- Winter jackets, parkas & snowsuits
- Sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves & boots.
CLOTHING ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- ✗ Used socks
- ✗ Business suits — please donate these to Dress for Success or Safetynet Children & Youth Charities
ACCEPTED ANYTIME:
- Pants, sweatpants, jeans, long-sleeve tops, shoes, sneakers, slippers, dresses, athletic wear, hoodies, pyjamas, handbags, belts, fashion scarves, and jewelry.
- NEW socks only.
CLOTHING CONDITION STANDARDS:
- Clean; free of rips, stains, odours, pilling, and pet hair; no broken zippers or missing buttons; current style.
Ask yourself: would you be happy giving this to a friend?
⏰NEW DONATION DAYS & HOURS: ⏰
MONDAYS – 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
No donations on Wednesdays or Fridays
Need somewhere to donate right now? These local organizations would love your items:
🧥 Open Doors Burlington at St. Christopher's Anglican Church
🧥 Safetynet Children & Youth Charities
♻️ Salvation Army Thrift Store
♻️ Mission Thrift Store
♻️ Goodwill Donation Centre
Thank you for respecting these guidelines and helping us manage clothing donations effectively.