How to extend the life of toys
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of toys depending on whether they are usable or unusable.
Usable toys
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Donate usable toys to participating charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Some options include:
- Diabetes Canada
- Cerebral Palsy
- Goodwill Alberta
- Kidney Clothes
- Calgary Drop In Centre
- Women in Need Society
If you have Mattel brand toys such as Barbie, Matchbox or Mega, you can participate in their toy takeback pilot program. These toys can be sent back to the company free of charge for reuse and recycling. More information can be found at the Mattel Playback website.
Unusable toys
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Put into your black cart
Put unusable toys (including plastic toys) into your black cart as garbage.