Clothes pile up faster than most people expect, whether it’s from a wardrobe clear-out, a move, or kids who’ve outgrown last year’s uniforms. Moving house is one of the best times to sort through old clothes, since packing forces you to see exactly what you still wear and what you don’t. Giving them away should be simple: find a place, drop them off, done.
Knowing where to donate clothes in Singapore is the easy part. The harder part is knowing which place actually wants what you’re giving. Some programmes, like UNIQLO’s RE.UNIQLO, only take their own brand, while others, like Re:Nue (formerly The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Industries), accept everything from clothes to small appliances. Rules on condition vary too: most charity shops only take items they can resell, and even textile recyclers turn away stained or torn pieces. A few need an appointment, but most don’t.
Here’s the full, current list of 12 places, what each one takes, and where to find them.
Charities and Thrift Shops That Accept Clothing Donations
These charities and thrift shops resell or pass on your clothes to fund support for people in need, from adults with intellectual disabilities to women migrant workers in crisis. Most only take items in good, saleable condition, so sort your bag before you head out.
1. Re:Nue — The Salvation Army’s Donation Booths (formerly Red Shield Industries)
With 35 donation booths across the island, Re:Nue is one of the most convenient places in Singapore to drop off clothes, along with shoes, toys and small appliances. As The Salvation Army’s social enterprise arm, it resells donations to fund programmes for children, youth, the elderly, migrant workers and ex-offenders.
- Accepts: clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, toys, sports equipment, household goods and small electrical or electronic items. Everything should be clean and in resaleable condition, so a good rule is to only donate what you’d happily use again yourself.
- Doesn’t accept: anything damaged, stained or faulty, plus school textbooks, assignment books, encyclopedias, religious materials, food and medicine. Large furniture over five feet made of chipboard, plywood or other compressed wood is also turned away.
- How to donate: drop small items at any booth during operating hours, placing them inside the receptacles rather than on the floor. Furniture and bulky items can’t go in the booths, so book an appointment on Re:Nue’s website for either a staff collection (a transport fee applies) or self-delivery to Re:Nue @ Bukit Timah.
- Where: booths are spread across every region, including:
- Bukit Merah: Blk 107 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-1830
- Hillview (TSA Praisehaven): 500 Upper Bukit Timah Road
- Bishan (TSA Headquarters): 20 Bishan Street 22
- Orchard: ION Orchard, Level 8 Car Park Lobby A
- Jurong East: IMM, beside the security guardhouse at the unloading bay
- Tampines (TSA Peacehaven): 7 Upper Changi Road North
- Katong: KINEX, Level 5 car park
- Hougang: Hougang RiverCourt, 377 Hougang Street 32
- Yishun: Wisteria Mall, Basement 1 cargo lift lobby
- See the full list of 35 booths on Re:Nue’s website before heading out.
Note: the booths at 356 Tanglin Road and JTC Defu Industrial City have closed permanently, but many older lists still point donors there.
Website | Booth locations | Accepted items | Book a bulky item appointment | Instagram | Facebook
2. MINDS Shop
MINDS Shop turns donated clothes and household items into retail training for adults with intellectual disabilities, and all sales proceeds go to the trainees as allowances. It’s a good choice when you have clean, pre-loved pieces and a few home items to clear in one trip.
- Accepts: clothing, accessories and household items that are clean, usable and in pre-loved condition. Pack them before you go, and wrap any glassware or sharp items in newspaper or bubble wrap, marked “Fragile” or “Sharp”, to keep trainees safe during sorting.
- Doesn’t accept: faulty, damaged or unsuitable items. Anything that can’t be sold is exported through wholesalers or sent for incineration, so only bring what’s in good condition. For bulky items, email MINDS first to check they can take them.
- How to donate: hand your items to staff, or place them in the collection bin outside the shop during operating hours. Avoid leaving bags after hours, since they can go missing or be damaged by rain. MINDS doesn’t offer pickups, so you’ll need your own transport.
- Where: only two outlets currently accept donations. Both are closed on public holidays.
- Woodlands: 30 Woodlands Ring Road, Singapore 737883 (Tue-Thu, 10am-3pm)
- Margaret Drive: 800 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149310 (Tue-Wed, 10am-3pm)
Note: MINDS Shop Plus at Redhill does not accept donations, and the Rosyth outlet is closed for renovation. Many older lists still send donors to both.
3. SOSN (Something Old Something New)
SOSN takes clothing only, which makes it a simple choice for a wardrobe clear-out, with weekday drop-offs in the west, north and east. The thrift shop is run by Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) and trains people recovering from mental health conditions in retail and logistics skills, helping them find and keep jobs.
- Accepts: clothing only, clean and in wearable condition. SOSN resells what it receives, so bring pieces someone would happily buy.
- Doesn’t accept: anything other than clothing, including furniture, household items, bags and shoes, due to storage constraints. Older guides that list these items are out of date.
- Where: four outlets inside SACS centres, open Monday to Friday and closed on public holidays. For questions, call 6812 0879.
- Bukit Batok: Blk 267 Bukit Batok East Avenue 4, #01-206, Singapore 650267 (10am-3pm)
- Simei: 10 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529897 (9am-5pm)
- Jurong West: Blk 499 Jurong West Street 41, #01-812, Singapore 640499 (9am-5pm)
- Yishun: Blk 426A Yishun Avenue 11, #01-74, Singapore 761426 (9am-5pm)
Note: many older lists still name outlets at Farrer Park, Pasir Ris and Woodlands. These are no longer current.
4. New2U Thrift Shop (SCWO)
Inside the SCWO Centre on Waterloo Street, New2U is a volunteer-run thrift shop that takes clothing for women, men and kids. Every dollar it raises supports the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations’ work on gender equality and the women and girls in its care, including survivors of domestic violence.
- Accepts: clothing for women, men and kids, plus handbags, backpacks, accessories, watches, figurines, collectibles, kitchenware and home decor. Only bring items you’d buy yourself, since everything is resold in the shop.
- Doesn’t accept: furniture, soft toys, electrical appliances, strollers, bedsheets, carpets or used earrings. Anything not on the accepted list is thrown away, so sort carefully before you go.
- How and where: bring up to two bags or boxes per person, neatly packed, to the SCWO Centre at 96 Waterloo Street. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 2:30pm, and on the fourth Sunday of each month, 11am to 2pm, and it’s closed on public holidays. New2U sometimes stops taking donations when it’s full, so check its Instagram before heading down.
Note: older guides say New2U accepts books and toys. Its current list includes neither, and soft toys are specifically turned away.
5. The Barn (Cornerstone Community Services)
The Barn is a volunteer-run thrift shop by Cornerstone Community Services, with three outlets that take clothing and small household items. Donations are resold at low prices to help people in need, and the proceeds fund Cornerstone’s welfare programmes.
- Accepts: clothing, accessories and small household items in good, saleable condition. The Penjuru outlet is currently low on men’s clothing, shoes, wallets and belts, which you can drop at Penjuru or Katong. Designer pieces worth $50 or more can be arranged separately through The Barn’s WhatsApp.
- Doesn’t accept: furniture or other large items, or anything too damaged or worn to resell.
- How and where: drop items off at any outlet, during opening hours only.
- Katong: The Odeon Katong, 11 East Coast Road, #01-11/12 (Tue-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat, 12pm-4pm; Sun, 10am-1pm; closed Mon and public holidays)
- Ang Mo Kio: Blk 591A Ang Mo Kio Street 51, #01-35 (Mon-Fri and Sun, 1pm-4pm; closed Sat and public holidays)
- Penjuru: 27 Penjuru Walk, #01-01 (Tue-Sat, 12pm-9pm; Sun, 11am-7pm; open on public holidays)
Website | Instagram | WhatsApp
6. SANA (Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association)
For residents in Sengkang and nearby estates, SANA offers an easy way to donate pre-loved clothes to a local cause. The charity has run drug prevention and recovery support in Singapore since 1972, and the clothes it collects are sorted, sold or recycled to help fund its programmes for individuals and families affected by drug addiction.
- Accepts: pre-loved clothes. SANA hasn’t published a detailed list, so bring clean, wearable pieces, and take shoes, bags or household items to a broader option like Re:Nue.
- Good to know: donations can’t be returned once dropped off, and they aren’t eligible for tax deductions.
- How and where: drop your bag into the collection bins right outside SANA’s office at Sengkang Community Hub, 2 Sengkang Square, #05-01. SANA says you can drop by anytime, and for questions you can call 6732 1122.
7. HOME (Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics)
HOME runs a crisis shelter that houses around 450 women migrant workers a year, providing free food, lodging and support to those facing abuse or exploitation. Alongside monetary donations, it accepts in-kind donations for the shelter’s needs, which have been reported to include women’s clothing.
- Accepts: in-kind donations for the shelter and basic necessities. HOME doesn’t publish a fixed list, so ask whether women’s clothing is currently needed before you pack.
- Good to know: HOME is an Institution of Public Character, but the 250% tax deduction applies to monetary donations, not donated items.
- How and where: email HOME at contact@home.org.sg first to check its current needs and arrange a handover. HOME doesn’t list a public drop-off address, so don’t turn up with bags unannounced.
Clothing Brands That Take Back Old Clothes
Three major fashion brands run in-store collection schemes, so you can drop off old clothes on your next shopping trip. UNIQLO only takes its own clothing, while Zara and H&M accept any brand.
8. UNIQLO (RE.UNIQLO)
UNIQLO’s RE.UNIQLO programme passes wearable clothes to refugees and local communities in need, and recycles anything too worn to reuse into new materials. For anyone whose wardrobe leans heavily on the brand, it’s one of the simplest drop-offs in Singapore.
- Accepts: any UNIQLO-branded clothing, washed and with pockets emptied. UNIQLO asks for clean items so they reach recipients in the best possible condition.
- Doesn’t accept: innerwear, or clothing from other brands. If your bag is a mix of labels, pull out the UNIQLO pieces and take the rest to another option on this list.
- How and where: hand your items to staff at the cashier of any UNIQLO store during opening hours. There’s no need to book ahead, and the store locator will show your nearest branch and its hours.
Website | FAQ | Store locator
9. Zara (Clothes Collection Programme)
Unlike UNIQLO, Zara’s collection containers take clothing from any brand. The clothes go to local non-profit organisations, which use them to provide direct social support or fund their social projects, so it’s a handy stop when you’re already at the mall.
- Accepts: clothing and fabrics from any brand, not just Zara. Everything is sorted after collection: garments made of 100% cotton, wool or polyester can be recycled into new fabric, and other materials become products for the construction and automotive industries. Keep items clean and dry, since anything unhygienic can’t be reused or recycled.
- Doesn’t accept: Zara’s Singapore page only mentions clothing and fabrics, so shoes and bags are better taken to Re:Nue, which accepts both.
- How and where: pack your clothes in a properly sealed bag or package, then drop it into the collection container at a participating Zara store. Not every outlet has one, so check Zara’s Store Finder before you go.
Programme details | Clothes donation projects
10. H&M (Garment Collecting)
H&M’s in-store collection boxes take clothing and textiles from any brand, including pieces too worn to wear again. Everything is sorted by Looper Textile Co., a company set up by H&M Group and waste management firm REMONDIS, so wearable pieces are resold as second-hand clothing and the rest repurposed or recycled.
- Accepts: clean clothing and textiles from any brand, not just H&M. Items that can’t be resold are turned into products like cleaning cloths or insulation.
- Doesn’t accept: dirty items, since H&M asks for clean clothing only. Also note that this is a recycling and resale scheme rather than a charity: if you want your clothes to go directly to people in need, one of the charity options on this list is a better fit.
- How and where: bring your items to an H&M store and place them in the dedicated garment collection box. H&M members can scan the in-store QR code with the H&M app to get a 15% discount voucher. Use H&M’s store locator to find your nearest branch.
Clothes Donation and Recycling Bins in Singapore
For the most flexible drop-offs, Green Square and Cloop run clothes donation and recycling bins across the island, so you can donate without booking or waiting for opening hours. Both sort what they collect, sending wearable pieces for reuse and recycling the rest.
11. Green Square
Green Square takes clothes of any brand or size, along with shoes, linens and bags, through free drop-off bins and doorstep collection across Singapore. Most wearable items are sold to second-hand importers in developing countries, some go to donation drives and social enterprises, and pieces too worn for resale are cut into industrial wiping rags. By its own figures, only about 7% of Singapore’s textile waste is recycled, and it aims to double that by 2030. It’s a good option for old clothes that are too worn or faded for a charity shop to resell, since Green Square recycles rather than resells.
- Accepts: clean clothes of any brand or size, including uniforms, plus wearable shoes in matched pairs, bed sheets, pillowcases, towels, and belts and bags in reasonable condition. Wash and fully dry everything first, and tie shoes together so pairs stay matched.
- Doesn’t accept: stained, torn, mouldy or wet items, which contaminate the rest of the donations. Pillows, bolsters, comforters, loose fabric scraps and yarn are also turned away, as are books, kitchenware, electronics and other household items.
- How and where: pack your items in a tied bag and drop it at any of Green Square’s 23 bins across Singapore. It’s free, there’s no booking needed, and most bins are open 24/7. If you’d rather not carry your bags out, you can book a free doorstep collection on its website.
Website and doorstep collection | Bin finder | What’s accepted
12. Cloop
Cloop collects clothes through two kinds of bins, and which one you use decides where your donation ends up. Its yellow textile recycling bins, run with partner Life Line Clothing, send items overseas to be sorted for reuse and recycling, while its white collection boxes keep good-quality fashion in Singapore for swaps, resale and local beneficiaries.
- Accepts: the yellow bins take clean, dry clothes in reusable condition, plus bags, shoes, accessories, belts, hats, toys, bedsheets, towels, and clean bras and underwear. The white boxes only take clothes, bags, shoes, accessories and plushies in great condition.
- Doesn’t accept: anything wet, mouldy or soiled, plus blankets, curtains, duvets, pillows, mattresses, rugs, luggage and books.
- How to donate: pack items in a tied bag under 50cm by 50cm and 7kg, and place it inside the bin. The white boxes have a narrower 32cm opening, so use smaller bags. For bulk donations, WhatsApp +65 8033 8220 to arrange a drop-off, or book a collection at $200 per trip.
- Where: yellow bins are at 450+ locations islandwide, so use Cloop’s bin map to find the nearest one. White boxes are at just three spots:
- APSN Centre for Adults, 11 Jalan Ubi (daily, 9am-9pm)
- City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road (daily, 10am-10pm)
- Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre, 30A Yishun Central 1 (daily, 10am-10pm)
Note: older articles say Cloop takes textiles “in any condition” and accepts pillows. It now requires items to be clean, dry and reusable, and no longer accepts pillows.
Website | Bin map | What’s accepted
Conclusion
Choosing where to donate clothes in Singapore depends on what’s in your bag and where you want it to end up. Re:Nue’s 35 booths suit a mixed load of clothes, shoes and household items, while MINDS Shop, SOSN, New2U, The Barn and SANA let your donation support a specific cause, and HOME accepts items for its shelter by arrangement. Green Square, Cloop and H&M sort everything for recycling as well as reuse, UNIQLO takes back its own clothing, and Zara accepts any brand. Whichever you choose, wash everything first and check the organisation’s page before you go, since donation rules change often.
If your clear-out is part of a house move, sort your donations before packing begins, so you’re not moving clothes you no longer want. For the bulky items most donation points won’t take, such as old furniture, look for a moving company in Singapore that can dispose of them as part of your move. Moving Kaki offers disposal alongside packing, transport and storage, so your move and the removal of unwanted furniture can be handled together.
FAQs
Can I donate old, damaged or torn clothes?
Most charity shops only accept clothes in good, saleable condition, and textile recyclers are strict too: Green Square turns away stained or torn items, and Cloop requires items to be in reusable condition. H&M’s Garment Collecting programme is more flexible, since clothes that can’t be resold are turned into products like cleaning cloths or insulation, but everything still needs to be clean.
Is there free home pickup for clothes donations in Singapore?
Yes. Green Square offers free doorstep collection, which you can book on its website. Re:Nue and Cloop also collect larger donations, but both charge a fee: Re:Nue adds a transport charge to staff collections, and Cloop charges $200 per trip.
Where can I donate clothes at night or outside office hours?
Green Square’s drop-off bins are the most flexible option, since most are open 24/7 with no booking needed. Cloop’s yellow bins are also at more than 450 locations islandwide. Most charity thrift shops, by contrast, only accept donations during their daytime opening hours.
Can I donate shoes?
Yes, at Re:Nue, Green Square, Cloop and The Barn, whose Penjuru outlet is specifically asking for men’s shoes. Green Square asks for wearable shoes tied together in matched pairs. SOSN only takes clothing, so shoes should go elsewhere.
Are clothing donations tax-deductible in Singapore?
Generally not. SANA states that its clothing donations aren’t eligible for tax deductions, and HOME’s 250% tax deduction applies to monetary donations only.
