Are you looking to declutter your space and do some good at the same time? Singapore has an array of organizations dedicated to giving your pre-loved items a new lease on life. Here’s a comprehensive guide to donating clothes, toys, furniture, and more in 2025!

CLOOP: Reshaping Textile Waste

CLOOP is an innovative local social enterprise with a mission to combat textile waste. They collect reusable clothing and textiles, including those that may be stained or torn, and sort them at Lifeline Clothing, a textile recycling facility in Malaysia. Reusable items are either resold, upcycled, or even donated. Unusable remnants are sent to a cement plant for energy production.

What They Accept: Clothes, bedding, soft toys, bags, caps, and shoes of all conditions.

How to Donate: Drop off your items in any of the 100+ yellow CLOOP collection bins scattered across Singapore.

IT'S RAINING RAINCOATS: Supporting Migrant Workers

This non-governmental organization, It’s Raining Raincoats (IRR), focuses on supporting migrant workers in Singapore. They welcome in-kind donations that will directly benefit this community.

What They Accept: New or nearly new men’s items such as clothing, sports shoes, bags, and also larger appliances like kettles and bicycles.

How to Donate: Pick a drop-off point, and coordinate the timing by WhatsApp.

UNIQLO: Fashion with a Heart

Uniqlo is making it easier to give back. Customers can donate their pre-loved Uniqlo clothing in-store, and the brand will wash and redistribute them via community partners.

What They Accept: Only pre-loved items from Uniqlo.

How to Donate: Look for the green and white Re.Uniqlo boxes at any Uniqlo outlet.

ZARA: A Second Chance for Your Clothes

Zara is committed to sustainability through its used clothing donation program. They collect items that may be repurposed into new fabrics or donated to local nonprofits.

What They Accept: Clothing and household linens in good condition, regardless of the brand.

How to Donate: Place your items in sealed packages and drop them at the collection boxes in Zara stores.

DIGNITY MAMA: Empowering Through Book Donations

Dignity Mama accepts unwanted books to support their initiative aimed at providing vocational opportunities for differently-abled youth.

What They Accept: Pre-loved books in good condition, excluding science fiction and controversial materials.

How to Donate: Drop off books at designated Dignity Mama booths in Ng Teng Fong Hospital or National University Hospital Medical Centre.

GREENSQUARE: Eco-Friendly Textile Recycling

Greensquare is focused on increasing textile recycling rates in Singapore, currently a meager 7%. They sort donations to either resell or recycle them environmentally.

What They Accept: Clean clothes, shoes, and household linens. Dirty or stained items are not accepted.

How to Donate: Visit over 30 drop-off points, or schedule a pickup for larger donations for a nominal fee.

MINDS SHOPS: Supporting Intellectual Disabilities

MINDS operates shops that sell donated items, providing vocational opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

What They Accept: A wide array of items, from clothing to household appliances.

How to Donate: Visit their MINDS Shops for drop-offs.

METTA WELFARE ASSOCIATION: Turning Donations into Opportunities

Metta Welfare Association collects various items, including clothing, and sends them for recycling in exchange for monetary donations based on weight.

What They Accept: Pre-loved clothes (no bags or books) and some new electronics and furniture.

How to Donate: Use the recycling bins located at their facilities.

H&M: The Garment Collecting Programme

Participate in H&M’s Garment Collecting Programme by donating clothes and textiles, which are sorted for reuse or recycling.

What They Accept: Clothing and home textiles in any condition.

How to Donate: Drop items into the recycle bin at payment counters in any H&M store, and snag a 15% discount voucher in return!

PASS IT ON: A Secondhand Connection Platform

Pass It On connects donors with those in need through an online platform. By browsing requests from registered welfare organizations, you can fulfill someone’s wishes.

What They Accept: Various items requested by voluntary welfare organizations.

How to Donate: Check out their website for current requests and donate your items accordingly.

SG MUMMIES UNITED: Helping Mothers in Need

Born out of community spirit during the circuit breaker in 2020, SG Mummies United on Facebook encourages members to share resources, whether new or pre-loved.

What They Accept: Essential items for mothers, from baby supplies to household goods.

How to Donate: Join their Facebook group and respond to requests from those in need.

Donating your unwanted items not only clears space in your home but also transforms the lives of others. Get involved and be part of a sustainable community in Singapore! 🌟