Where to donate clothes in Waimate
2 charity op shops in Waimate take clothes. Drop off during opening hours, and check with the shop before bringing large items.
Salvation Army Family Store
135 Queen Street, Waimate
Drop off: Mon to Sat 10am–4pm
Picks up large items- Red Cross Shop
Red Cross Shop Waimate
99 Queen Street, Waimate
Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30am–3:30pm
Picks up large items
Before you drop off
- Wash clothes and check they’re in good shape; ripped or stained clothes cost charities money to dump.
- Drop off during opening hours. Goods left outside a closed shop often get rained on or taken.
- Most shops can’t take mattresses, cot and car seats (safety rules), broken electricals or large old TVs.
- Ring ahead for big furniture, or book a pickup where the charity offers one.