Did you know? The City of Toronto picks up large household items for free!

​By Lisa McNair

Not sure what to do with your old mattress, furniture, appliances, or other large items, like carpets? 

First, consider donating usable items to those in need. Many local secondhand shops, such as The Salvation Army and Value Village, accept furniture items, and you can also visit toronto.ca/reuseit for a list of organizations that accept donations.

If your items can't be donated to those in need, the City of Toronto's garbage collectors will pick up these large items for free, provided you live somewhere with curbside pickup. 

However, foam and polyester pillows can be placed straight in your household or building garbage bin. 

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