Items We Do Not Accept

While the Sustainability Office’s Free Store strives to rehome and provide a second life to as many gently-used items as possible, there are some items we are unable to accept as donations.

Have an item you no longer need, but we can’t accept? Use the table below to identify organizations that can accept your donation or other eco-conscious disposal methods.

Items We Do Not Accept	Suggested Donation/Reuse Alternative
Ryerson-branded items	While the Free Store does not accept Ryerson-branded items, contact the Sustainability Office at sustainability@torontomu.ca for guidance.
Office supplies Outdated electronics 3-ring binders Hanging folders Desk organizers	(google form) Waste Disposal Request Form (electronic waste and recycling) (external link) Reuse bin (Victoria Building (VIC), ground floor) Toronto Care Initiative (external link)
Damaged or unsuitable items Broken items Stained or torn clothes (including used swimwear and undergarments) Opened or repackaged food and drink items Over the counter medications and supplements Opened or used cosmetic items	Good Food Centre (external link) (Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union) Covenant House Toronto (external link) Homeless Connect Toronto (external link) Donate to family or friends
Safety and child-related items Safety equipment (e.g. bike helmets) Items for children (e.g.,cribs, car seats, toys, etc.)	Yonge Street Mission (external link)
Bulky items Mattresses Large furniture items (e.g. sofas, dining tables, etc.)	Furniture Bank Toronto (external link)
Books and educational materials Outdated textbooks and other education materials Other books, paper or foam core/corrugated signs	TMU University Library Donation Policy Toronto Public Library (external link)

Questions?

Have an item you’d like to donate but aren’t sure if it’s appropriate for the Free Store donation drive? Please contact sustainability@torontomu.ca for further guidance.