Eco-Disposal Helps the Environment and your Community

Occasionally, we tire of furniture and want to replace it even though there it still has plenty of life left. Or we may move to a smaller or larger home and the existing pieces are no longer useful or needed. Rather than adding to already overpopulated landfills, consider local charities.

For those of you within the Toronto area, there is The Furniture Bank. Started in 1998, its mission is to “facilitate the transfer of household furnishings from donors to families in need. These families are referred by community agencies, such as shelters and refugee centres.” Families are not charged for the furniture they receive, though there is a nominal fee for delivery services, should they be required.

Items must be in good shape and be suitable for The Furniture Bank’s clients. They are always looking for dressers and beds, as well as kitchen and dining tables. Seating, casegoods, lamps, small appliances, linens, and area rugs are also greatly appreciated.

The Furniture Bank cannot accept all types of beds – hospital beds or futon mattresses without a frame are unacceptable – so it is best to first check the website or call to confirm prior to scheduling a drop off or pick-up. Books, computers, broadloom, and plastic lawn furniture are also on the unacceptable list. However, the Resources page on their website has a list of other local agencies which may be able to find a home for your items. “In kind” charity receipts can be given for the fair market value of the donated items and are issued for donations of $100 or greater. If you believe this standard value does not accurately reflect the value of your donation and you would like a tax receipt for a higher amount, you must provide a certificate of evaluation from an independent professional appraiser. For all individual items valued at $1,000 or more, Revenue Canada requires two independent appraisals (paid for by the donor) before an “in-kind” tax receipt can be issued.

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