Vienna is a city known for its strong community spirit and commitment to sustainability. Whether you’re looking to support local charities or contribute to international projects, donating your gently used clothing is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference.

Caritas Wien: Supporting Social Initiatives and Recycling

Caritas Wien is one of the leading organizations in Vienna that welcomes donations of clothing, household textiles, shoes, and accessories. It provides numerous drop-off points in their shops and through dedicated collection containers across Vienna and Austria. Donations are sorted and either sold in their shops to support various social initiatives or repurposed for recycling, promoting environmental sustainability.

Vienna Red Cross: Easy Access Donation Containers

The Vienna Red Cross offers an accessible way to donate clothes with its strategically located donation containers around the city. Simply drop off your gently used items at any of their numerous locations. With a network of donation containers throughout Vienna, supporting their cause is both simple and effective.

Obdach Wien and Carla Wien: Helping the Homeless and Disadvantaged

Both Obdach Wien and Carla Wien focus on aiding the homeless and disadvantaged communities by accepting various clothing items, including seasonal wear, shoes, and bags.

Obdach Wien

• • Donate through their mobile team by calling +43 12452440400 or emailing obdach.uw@fsw.at.
  • You can also drop off your donations at one of their day centers.

Carla Wien

• • Donations are accepted via Caritas containers or at one of their four Vienna locations:
    • carla Mittersteig: Mittersteig 10
    • carla Nord: Steinheilgasse 3
    • carla Stephansplatz: Stephansplatz 5
    • carla Depot: Steinheilgasse 3A

Humana Österreich: Championing Sustainable Fashion

Humana Österreich is ideal for those who care about sustainable fashion and global development. By donating your wearable clothes and accessories, you help fund international projects while promoting eco-friendly practices. Items can be donated at their stores or through designated collection bins.

Volkshilfe Wien and Hilfswerk Wien: Local Assistance and Environmental Sustainability

Both Volkshilfe Wien and Hilfswerk Wien are committed to local assistance programs while reducing waste through clothing donations.

Volkshilfe Wien

• • Donation Points:
    • Scheydgasse 21–25
    • Berggasse 20
    • Thaliastraße 130
    • Favoritenstraße 83

Hilfswerk Wien

• • Donations are welcomed at various neighborhood centers throughout Vienna.

Additionally, Volkshilfe and Carla offer clearance services for flats or offices, collecting unwanted clothes, household items, and furniture when moving out. You can arrange it here (Volkshilfe) or here (Carla).

48er-Tandler Boxes: Convenient Citywide Donation Points

Run by Vienna’s waste disposal department (MA48), the 48er-Tandler Boxes provide an easy and eco-friendly option for donating clothing. These donation boxes are placed at waste disposal sites (Mistplätze) across the city.

• • Drop off your clothes along with other items at any of these boxes.

Alternatively, you can donate directly at one of the two dedicated 48er-Tandler shops:

• • 48er-Tandler Margareten: Siebenbrunnenfeldgasse 3
  • 48er-Tandler Donaustadt: Percostraße 2