Moving is a great time to declutter, especially if you are hiring a professional mover. If you are moving long-distance, the cost is based on the weight of your shipment. If you are moving within the same city, the price is based on an hourly basis. The more you declutter, the more you will save on your move.

First, decide what you want to keep, what you want to sell or donate, and what is to go to the landfill.

There are charities in Edmonton that will gladly accept clean, gently used items, and they offer a pickup service. In some cases, they may ask to see a photo of the furniture items you would like to donate to ensure they are clean and saleable.

Diabetes Canada: https://declutter.diabetes.ca/what-we-ll-come-pick-up

They offer pickups only and do not accept furniture items or beds. For a more detailed list of the donations they take, please visit their website:

  • Clothing
  • Linens
  • Boots and shoes
  • Electronics (except monitors)
  • Kitchenware
  • Small kitchen appliances

Find: https://findedmonton.com/pages/donation-form

Contact them to arrange a furniture pick up. For a more detailed list, please visit their website:

  • Sofas, couches, and chairs
  • Dressers
  • Kitchen tables
  • Artwork
  • Kitchenware/small appliances’
  • Décor items

Goodwill Alberta: https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/donate/

You can drop items off at the nearest Goodwill store or if you have furniture to donate, call to arrange a pickup. Here is a general list of items they accept; please visit their website for a more detailed list:

  • Clean, gently used clothing
  • Footwear
  • Housewares
  • Furniture
  • Artwork
  • Toys/games

Habitat for Humanity – ReStore: https://www.hfh.org/restore/

Drop off items or contact them for a pickup. Here is a general list of what they will accept; please go to their website for a more detailed list:

  • Furniture (other than mattresses and box springs)
  • Décor items
  • Artwork
  • Gently used kitchenware
  • Small kitchen appliances

For more information or to arrange a moving quote in Edmonton, contact Premiere Van Lines toll-free at 1-877-671-6683.