Before you donate
What We Accept
Clean, reusable clothing, shoes, accessories, and household textiles give our collection program the best chance to keep useful goods in circulation.
Clothing
Clean, wearable clothing for adults and children, in all sizes and seasons.
Shirts and tops · Pants and jeans · Dresses and skirts · Sweaters · Jackets and coats · Athletic wear · Children’s clothing · Seasonal clothing
Shoes
Reusable footwear in wearable condition. Please keep pairs together whenever possible.
Sneakers · Boots · Dress shoes · Sandals · Children’s shoes · Athletic shoes
Household Textiles
Clean, dry household fabrics that can continue to be reused.
Sheets · Blankets · Towels · Pillowcases · Curtains · Table linens
Accessories
Reusable personal accessories and wearable goods.
Handbags · Backpacks · Belts · Hats · Scarves · Gloves · Small bags
What Does “Reusable” Mean?
Items do not need to be brand new. Normal signs of use are okay, but donations should be clean, dry, and suitable for continued use whenever possible.
Good to Donate
Clean and dry · Wearable or reusable · Normal signs of use are okay · No strong odors · Shoes kept in pairs · Clothing from any season · Items packed securely in bags when possible
Please Do Not Donate
Wet or moldy material · Heavily soiled items · Items contaminated with chemicals · Loose household trash · Items with strong odors · Severely damaged or unusable goods
What We Don’t Accept
Please do not place trash, wet or heavily soiled materials, hazardous items, or oversized household goods in donation bins.
Large Furniture & Mattresses
No mattresses, couches, large tables, dressers, or other oversized furniture in collection bins.
Hazardous Materials
No paint, chemicals, fuel, pesticides, or other hazardous materials.
Wet or Moldy Items
Please do not place wet, moldy, or heavily contaminated material inside collection bins.
Food & Trash
No household garbage, food waste, loose trash, or disposable waste.
Construction Materials
No lumber, drywall, flooring, renovation debris, or construction waste.
Large Appliances
No refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, or other large appliances.
Have Something That Doesn’t Fit in a Bin?
Some reusable household goods, electronics, and small furniture may be eligible for our free pickup service even if they should not be placed inside a Goods Recycling collection bin.
Future Pickup Photo
Before You Donate
A few simple steps help us keep collection sites clean and make servicing easier.
1
Bag Your Items
Place clothing, shoes, and household textiles in securely closed bags whenever possible.
2
Keep Donations Dry
Do not leave donations outside a full collection bin or where they may be exposed to rain.
3
Find a Collection Site
Use our bin locator to find a convenient Goods Recycling collection location near you.
