Free Donation Pickups for Christmas Decorations & Décor
DonateYourStuff.ca provides free scheduled donation pickup for qualifying Christmas decorations and décor across the GTA and select surrounding communities. We accept artificial trees that are not pre-lit, ornaments, wreaths, garlands, Christmas villages, figurines, tabletop décor and working lighted decorations.
Christmas décor should be clean, complete and safe to use. Artificial trees must include their main sections and stand, while lighted and animated decorations should work properly and include the cords, adapters, battery covers or other parts needed to use them.
Submit a pickup request with your location, the approximate number of artificial trees, boxes, bags and storage containers, along with a general description of what you have. We will review your request and contact you by email about pickup availability.
Christmas Decorations & Décor Donations We Accept
Christmas donations can include tree decorations, artificial greenery, villages, figurines, tabletop pieces, lighted decorations, linens, serving items and storage products. Some items are simple, while trees, village sets and powered decorations may include stands, cords, adapters, remotes or matching pieces that need to stay together.
The sections below explain the types of Christmas decorations and décor we accept and the important details to check for each one before including them in your pickup request.
Why Condition Matters
Christmas decorations are often stored for most of the year and reused season after season, so they need to remain in a condition where they can realistically continue to be used.
When decorations are broken, incomplete or no longer functional, they create extra sorting and disposal work instead of becoming useful donations. Fragile pieces and multi-piece sets are especially difficult to reuse when important parts are missing or damaged.
Checking your Christmas decorations before donating helps make sure more of what we collect can stay in circulation for future holiday seasons instead of being discarded.
Artificial Christmas Trees
We accept qualifying:
- Artificial Christmas trees that are not pre-lit
- Full-size artificial trees of manageable size
- Pencil trees
- Slim artificial trees
- Small artificial trees
- Tabletop Christmas trees
- Artificial tree stands
- Tree storage bags
- Original tree boxes
- Matching tree skirts
- Matching tree toppers
- Replacement sections belonging to a complete tree
- Other manageable artificial Christmas trees
Artificial trees should be clean, complete and manageable for one person to carry.
Include the correct stand, centre pole, base and main tree sections.
Keep every section and the stand together inside the original box, a tree storage bag or another clearly labelled container.
We cannot accept pre-lit artificial trees, trees containing attached lights, real Christmas trees, heavily shedding trees, trees affected by mould or pests, trees missing important sections or oversized commercial trees.
Christmas Ornaments
We accept qualifying:
- Glass ornaments in unbroken condition
- Plastic ornaments
- Wooden ornaments
- Ceramic ornaments
- Metal ornaments
- Fabric ornaments
- Handmade ornaments in good condition
- Character ornaments
- Collectible ornaments
- Ornament sets
- Ball ornaments
- Bell ornaments
- Decorative snowflakes
- Decorative stars
- Ornament storage boxes
- Other reusable Christmas ornaments
Ornaments should be clean and free from cracks, broken edges and loose pieces.
Keep matching sets together inside their original packaging or divided ornament boxes whenever possible.
Wrap fragile ornaments individually and place them inside a strong box. Do not place loose glass ornaments inside bags.
Store ornament hooks inside a small closed container so they cannot injure anyone handling the donation.
Tree Toppers, Skirts & Tree Decorations
We accept qualifying:
- Tree toppers
- Stars
- Angels
- Tree skirts
- Tree collars
- Decorative tree ribbons
- Tree bows
- Beaded garlands
- Tinsel garlands in usable condition
- Decorative tree picks
- Artificial berry picks
- Pinecone decorations
- Tree ornament hooks stored safely
- Other reusable tree decorations
Tree decorations should be clean, complete and free from broken pieces.
Fold tree skirts neatly and keep matching tree decorations together.
Protect delicate toppers and decorative picks with wrapping before boxing them.
Christmas Wreaths, Garlands & Swags
We accept qualifying:
- Christmas wreaths
- Winter wreaths
- Artificial greenery wreaths
- Door wreaths
- Mantel wreaths
- Christmas garlands without lights
- Mantel garlands
- Stair garlands
- Door swags
- Artificial greenery
- Decorative bows
- Wreath hangers
- Garland hooks
- Wreath storage containers
- Other reusable Christmas greenery
Wreaths, garlands and swags should be clean and free from mould, pests, heavy shedding and major damage.
Secure loose ornaments, ribbons, pinecones and decorative pieces before packing.
Use wreath boxes or strong containers that prevent the items from being crushed.
We cannot accept wreaths, garlands or swags containing attached lights.
Christmas Villages & Decorative Buildings
We accept qualifying:
- Christmas village buildings
- Lighted Christmas village buildings in working condition
- Village houses
- Village shops
- Churches
- Train stations
- Miniature village accessories
- Village figurines
- Village trees
- Miniature fences
- Bridges
- Village display pieces
- Village power adapters
- Storage boxes for village sets
- Other reusable Christmas village pieces
Village pieces should be clean, complete and free from cracks or sharp broken edges.
Lighted village buildings should turn on and include their required cords, adapters or battery covers.
Keep buildings, figurines and matching accessories together whenever possible.
Wrap each ceramic or glass piece separately before placing it inside a padded box.
Small village accessories should be stored inside sealed bags or divided containers so they do not become lost.
Nativity Sets
We accept qualifying:
- Nativity scenes
- Nativity figurines
- Stable displays
- Manger pieces
- Angel figurines
- Wise Men sets
- Shepherd figurines
- Animal figurines
- Lighted nativity displays in working condition
- Nativity storage boxes
- Other complete nativity accessories
Nativity sets should include their main figures and display pieces.
Keep every set together inside one labelled container.
Wrap ceramic, glass and breakable figures individually.
Powered displays should work and include the cords, adapters or battery covers required to use them.
We cannot accept badly damaged or incomplete sets missing several important figures.
Christmas Figurines & Tabletop Decorations
We accept qualifying:
- Santa figurines
- Snowman decorations
- Reindeer decorations
- Angel figurines
- Elf figurines
- Christmas character decorations
- Decorative sleighs of manageable size
- Tabletop Christmas trees
- Decorative Christmas houses
- Snow globes in unbroken condition
- Christmas signs
- Miniature Christmas scenes
- Tabletop wreaths
- Decorative bowls
- Christmas centrepieces
- Lighted tabletop decorations in working condition
- Animated Christmas decorations in working condition
- Musical Christmas decorations in working condition
- Other reusable tabletop Christmas décor
Tabletop pieces should be clean, complete and free from cracks or sharp edges.
Lighted, musical and animated decorations should be tested before donation and include the parts needed to operate them.
Pack snow globes, glass pieces and ceramic decorations upright inside padded boxes.
Keep matching figurine sets and display pieces together whenever possible.
Stockings & Mantel Decorations
We accept qualifying:
- Christmas stockings
- Stocking sets
- Stocking holders
- Stocking hangers
- Mantel decorations
- Decorative bows
- Christmas card holders
- Christmas card displays
- Fabric mantel décor
- Lighted mantel decorations in working condition
- Other reusable stocking and mantel decorations
Fabric items should be clean, dry and free from stains, mould, pests and strong odours.
Stocking holders should be stable and free from sharp broken edges.
Keep matching stockings and holders together whenever possible.
Remove gift cards, money, photographs, letters and personal information before packing.
Christmas Serving & Display Pieces
We accept qualifying:
- Christmas serving trays
- Decorative trays
- Serving platters
- Holiday bowls
- Cake stands
- Cupcake stands
- Tiered dessert stands
- Candy jars without food
- Beverage dispensers that have been cleaned
- Appetizer trays
- Centrepiece stands
- Christmas mugs
- Decorative serving pieces
- Other reusable Christmas tableware
Serving and display pieces should be washed, dry and free from food residue, grease, chips and cracks.
Keep multi-level stands with their posts, trays, screws and connectors.
Wrap glass and ceramic pieces before placing them inside strong boxes.
Remove food, candy, beverages and liquids before packing.
Advent Calendars & Countdown Decorations
We accept qualifying:
- Reusable wooden advent calendars
- Fabric advent calendars
- Refillable advent calendars
- Countdown blocks
- Christmas countdown signs
- Reusable calendar drawers
- Decorative countdown displays
- Lighted countdown decorations in working condition
- Other reusable advent decorations
Advent calendars must be empty, clean and complete.
Remove food, candy, notes and personal items from every compartment.
Keep drawers, doors, number pieces and matching accessories together.
Powered calendars and countdown decorations should work properly and include their required cords or battery covers.
Disposable calendars and calendars containing food cannot be accepted.
Christmas Signs & Wall Décor
We accept qualifying:
- Christmas wall signs
- Wooden Christmas signs
- Metal holiday signs
- Fabric wall hangings
- Christmas banners
- Door hangers
- Decorative plaques
- Framed Christmas art
- Window decorations
- Lighted signs in working condition
- Lighted window decorations in working condition
- Other reusable Christmas wall décor
Signs and wall decorations should be clean and free from broken frames, sharp edges and major damage.
Lighted decorations should work and include their attached cord, adapter or battery cover.
Keep hanging hardware with the correct item whenever possible.
Wrap framed and breakable pieces before boxing them.
Christmas Decorations & Décor Donations We Cannot Accept
We cannot accept Christmas decorations that are broken, unsafe, contaminated, incomplete, excessively large or improperly packed.
Please do not donate:
- Loose Christmas light sets
- Loose holiday light strings
- Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
- Real Christmas trees
- Live plants
- Artificial trees missing important sections
- Artificial trees without a usable stand
- Heavily shedding artificial trees
- Oversized commercial trees
- Nonworking lighted decorations
- Decorations with exposed wiring
- Decorations with damaged electrical plugs
- Decorations with badly corroded battery compartments
- Decorations missing essential adapters or electrical parts
- Decorations affected by mould or mildew
- Decorations exposed to pests
- Items with strong smoke or pet odours
- Broken glass ornaments
- Ornaments with sharp edges
- Cracked snow globes
- Badly damaged wreaths
- Badly damaged garlands
- Incomplete villages missing several important pieces
- Incomplete nativity sets missing several main figures
- Open food
- Candy
- Beverages
- Used disposable party supplies
- Melted candles
- Heavy wax residue
- Fireworks
- Flares
- Propane tanks
- Fuel containers
- Large commercial displays
- Items requiring more than one person to carry
- Items mixed with garbage
- Wet or collapsing boxes
- Containers that are too heavy to lift safely
- Items that have not been prepared for pickup
Items that do not meet our donation standards may be declined at pickup.
How Much Christmas Décor is Needed for a Pickup?
Our pickup service is intended for donations large enough to reasonably justify sending a vehicle to your location.
One ornament, one wreath or one small tabletop decoration will usually not qualify for pickup on its own.
A donation is more likely to qualify when it includes several boxes or storage containers of decorations, an artificial tree with additional décor, multiple wreaths or a combination of ornaments, figurines, villages, lighted decorations and serving pieces.
A smaller Christmas donation may also qualify when combined with other accepted household donation categories.
You do not need to count every ornament or figurine. Provide your best estimate of the number of artificial trees, wreaths, boxes, bags and storage containers included.
The overall donation volume, condition, location and current pickup routes will determine whether pickup is available.
How to Prepare Christmas Decorations for a Donation Pickup
Please prepare all Christmas decorations before your scheduled pickup.
Remove loose Christmas lights: Loose Christmas light strings are not accepted. Built-in or attached lights can remain on qualifying working decorations.
Keep artificial trees complete: Pack the stand and every main tree section together. Pre-lit artificial trees cannot be included.
Sort by item type: Separate ornaments, wreaths, villages, figurines, lighted décor, linens, serving pieces and other decorations.
Test lighted decorations: Make sure lighted, musical and animated decorations work before packing them.
Keep electrical parts together: Pack adapters, remotes, controllers and battery covers with the decorations they belong to.
Pack ornaments carefully: Use divided ornament boxes or wrap fragile ornaments individually.
Secure ornament hooks: Place hooks and other small sharp pieces inside a closed container.
Protect wreaths and garlands: Use containers that prevent them from being crushed.
Keep sets together: Pack villages, nativity sets and matching figurines inside clearly labelled containers.
Wrap fragile pieces: Protect glass, ceramic and other breakable decorations before boxing them.
Wash fabric items: Tablecloths, runners, stockings and fabric decorations should be clean and dry.
Keep display pieces complete: Pack cake stands, serving pieces and centrepieces with their matching posts, trays and connectors.
Remove food and liquids: Do not include candy, beverages, open food or used disposable supplies.
Remove personal items: Check stockings, advent calendars, storage boxes and decoration containers for money, photographs, gift cards and paperwork.
Use manageable containers: Divide the donation into strong boxes, bins and bags that one person can carry safely.
Label every container: Use labels such as Artificial Tree, Ornaments, Wreaths, Christmas Village, Nativity Set, Lighted Décor, Tabletop Décor or Fragile Decorations.
Protect everything from weather: Keep prepared Christmas donations indoors or inside a dry garage until pickup.
For complete instructions, review our how to prepare your donations page before pickup.
How a Christmas Decoration Pickup Works
Step 1: Submit your pickup request: Provide your location, approximate number of artificial trees, wreaths, boxes, bags and storage containers. Include a general description of the Christmas decorations.
Step 2: We review your request: We review the item types, condition, quantity, size, packing, location, available vehicle space and scheduled routes. We may request photographs or more information by email.
Step 3: Receive email confirmation: Your pickup is only scheduled after you receive confirmation by email. Dates and times entered on the form are requests and are not automatically secured.
Step 4: Prepare the approved decorations: Remove loose light strings, keep tree sections and stands together, test working lighted decorations, keep sets together and protect breakable pieces.
Step 5: We collect the approved donation: Items that are broken, unsafe, contaminated, incomplete, nonworking, improperly packed or significantly different from what was described may be declined.
How Your Donations Help
Donating reusable Christmas decorations helps:
- Keep artificial trees and decorations in circulation
- Extend the use of ornaments, wreaths and garlands
- Keep Christmas villages, figurines and nativity sets available for future use
- Extend the use of working lighted and animated decorations
- Reduce waste from unwanted seasonal décor
- Create Canadian work connected to pickup, sorting and preparation
- Support the Family Relief Program through a portion of the value created
Christmas Decoration Donation Pickup Areas
Schedule Your Free Christmas Decoration Pickup
Have an artificial tree, wreaths or several boxes of Christmas decorations ready to donate?
Submit a pickup request with your location, approximate number of trees, wreaths, boxes, bags and storage containers, along with a general description of what you have.
We will review your request and contact you by email regarding pickup availability.
Once approved, remove loose Christmas light strings, keep tree sections and stands together, test lighted decorations, protect fragile items and pack everything inside strong, manageable containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate Christmas decorations and decor near me?
DonateYourStuff.ca provides scheduled Christmas decoration donation pickup in select Ontario communities.
Check our donation pickup service areas page to confirm whether pickup is available in your city.
Do you accept artificial Christmas trees?
Yes. We may accept qualifying artificial Christmas trees that are not pre-lit.
Trees should be clean, complete, manageable for one person and include their main sections and correct stand.
Do you accept Christmas lights?
We do not accept loose Christmas light sets or light strings.
Christmas decorations with built-in or attached lights may be accepted when the decoration works properly. Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees are not accepted.
Do you accept lighted wreaths and garlands?
Yes. Working wreaths and garlands with built-in lights may be accepted.
They should be clean, complete and include any adapters, controllers or battery covers needed to use them.
Do you accept lighted Christmas villages?
Yes. Working Christmas village pieces with built-in lighting may be accepted.
Keep the correct adapters, cords and matching village pieces together.
Do you accept Christmas ornaments?
Yes. We may accept qualifying glass, plastic, wood, ceramic, metal and fabric ornaments.
Glass and ceramic ornaments should be unbroken and packed inside strong, protective containers.
Do you accept Christmas villages and nativity sets?
Yes. We may accept qualifying Christmas villages, nativity sets, figurines and matching display pieces.
Keep each set together and protect breakable pieces before packing.
Can I drop off Christmas decorations?
DonateYourStuff.ca provides scheduled donation pickup and does not operate a public Christmas decoration drop-off location.
Submit a pickup request with your location and an approximate description of the donation so we can determine whether it qualifies.
Do you accept Christmas decorations throughout the year?
Pickup requests for Christmas decorations can be submitted throughout the year.
Approval depends on location, donation volume, item condition, available vehicle space and current scheduled routes.
Who We Are
DonateYourStuff.ca is the official donation pickup arm of Thrift Society, a Canadian social reuse initiative that keeps useful goods in circulation while creating local employment, supporting family relief and reducing waste.
Every qualifying Christmas decorations and décor donation helps:
- Keep reusable Christmas decorations and décor in circulation
- Give artificial trees, ornaments, wreaths, villages and other Christmas décor another opportunity to be used
- Create Canadian work connected to pickup, sorting, preparation and distribution
- Reduce waste by keeping reusable Christmas decorations out of landfills
- Support the continued expansion of the Thrift Society reuse network
- Support the Family Relief Program through a portion of the value created by donated items
A portion of the value created through donated items helps support the Family Relief Program and other work connected to the continued growth of the initiative.
Other Donations We Accept
- DVDs & Blu-rays
- VHS Tapes
- Cassette Tapes
- Vinyl Records
- Books & Learning Materials
- Household Items & Small Furniture
- Kitchen & Dining
- Clothing & Accessories
- Baby Items
- Arts, Crafts & Sewing
- Tools & Home Improvement
- Electronics
- Musical Instruments & Audio Gear
- Fitness & Exercise Equipment
- Sporting Goods
- Camping & The Outdoors
- Holiday, Costumes & Seasonal
- Mobility & Medical Aids
- Pet Supplies
- Office & School Supplies
- Jewelry & Accessories
- Collectibles & Memorabilia
- Wall Art & Home Décor
- Bedding, Linens & Textiles