Item Donations
Women’s and men’s clothing, furniture, jewelry & accessories, housewares...
Our guide to groups accepting donations for when we can't. (it happens!)
Housing Works
Non-profit, can provide tax deduction paperwork
https://www.housingworks.org/donate/store-drop-offs
212-222-3550
Upper West Side:
2569 Broadway at 96th Street
New York, NY
Monday to Saturday: 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
Nine Thrift Store locations accept donations throughout the boroughs.
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ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
Women’s and men’s apparel, furniture, jewelry & accessories, housewares, lighting, handbags, art & decorative accents
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For 30 years, Housing Works has served New York City addressing the needs of tens of thousands of low-income New Yorkers each year. They are committed to the framework of harm reduction. Donating to Housing Works helps them provide lifesaving services to homeless, low-income and marginalized men, women and youths. Through your donations, they can ensure people are connected with lifesaving healthcare, provided with job training opportunities, receive housing, and have a supportive community.
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THE JUNK LUGGERS
For profit
Ask if they have any coupons, they will try to donate your stuff if they do, they can provide donation receipts. Please mention Housing Works as your charity referral when you call Junkluggers.
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New York City:
https://www.junkluggers.com/new-york-city/items-we-take/
646-568-7061
They work with 9 charities and are always looking for A registered 501(c)(3) organizations who are able to provide a donation receipt.
Click here for Bronx:
https://www.junkluggers.com/new-york-city/bronx/
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Click here to see what they can lug off for you:
https://www.junkluggers.com/items-we-take/
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Residential pickup, click here to see what they pick up:
https://www.junkluggers.com/new-york-city/items-we-take/
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Commercial pickup in New York area:
https://www.junkluggers.com/new-york-city/commercial-junk-removal/
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ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
Appliances
Attic, garage & basement cleanouts
Curbside junk pickup
E-waste recycling
Estate cleanouts
Commercial junk removal
Hoarding cleanouts
Storage unit cleanout
Storm & disaster cleanup
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Free on-site estimates for all services
Relationships with local charities
Donation receipts within 14 days
Making the world a better place, one junk removal project at a time for the past 15 years. Their Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) is to keep 100% of reusable items out of landfills. Get a free, guaranteed estimate and have junk luggers donate & recycle your items, large & small.
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THE AFYA FOUNDATION
Non-profit, will supply tax paperwork via email
durable medical equipment and medical supplies
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140 Saw Mill River Road,
2nd Floor
Yonkers, NY 10701
914.920.5081
info@afyafoundation.org
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Monday – Friday
9am to 2pm
https://afyafoundation.org/donate-supplies/
(loading dock closes at 3pm)
Home pick up of supplies is temporarily halted
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ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
AFYA accepts durable medical equipment and medical supplies, which can be dropped off at their location—no appointment is needed. However, for large donations, appointments must be scheduled.
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To drop off medical supplies, call ahead to make sure someone will be in the office. When you get to the facility, go to the 2nd floor, to complete the donation paperwork. If you cannot carry your supplies into the building, a staff member will accompany you to your vehicle where they will get your donations.
Please note, all medical supplies must not be expired or be within one year of expiration at the time of donation.
AFYA does not accept any pharmaceuticals or medications.
AFYA cannot accept expired supplies.
Please Note: donor must clear any items identified under FDA Rules.
If a donation has a Device Tracking Requirement (Federal Law 21 CFR Parts 8), it must have proper paper work.
All included fluid containers must be empty and fluid lines must be flushed.
All disposable batteries must be removed.
Aged or leaking rechargeable batteries must be removed.
AFYA suggests you keep a list of the items you’re donating for your tax records.
AFYA’s truck is only available to pick up from hospitals, large facilities, clinicians’ offices and individuals, who have hospital beds to donate. There is a fee of $200 for pickup.
Contact: felicia.culotta@afyafoundation.org to schedule a pickup.
Generally, AFYA schedules a bed pickup 3 weeks in advance.
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My Unique Thrift Shop
For profit
myunique.com
(718) 548-1190
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218 W 234th St Bronx, NY 10463
Mon – Sat 10am to 8pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
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Xavier Mission
Xavier Mission is a FOR-IMPACT organization providing basic services as well as opportunities for empowerment and self-sufficiency to New Yorkers in need. We prefer the term “for-impact” rather than “non-profit”, as we would rather be defined by what we DO than what we don’t do.
Since 1983, Xavier Mission has welcomed, served, and empowered our guests with dignity and respect. Founded by the Church of St. Francis Xavier, in 2012 we became an independent, secular, for-impact organization. Today, Xavier Mission operates five community outreach programs that provide a continuum of services to those facing difficult times.
Each individual program provides an opportunity for our guests to take a step towards achieving safety, stability, and self-sufficiency, and works in collaboration with our other programs to offer holistic care and support.
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New or Gently-Used Clothing
Drop off: Please call ahead before dropping off.
No Pick-Up Service
55 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-627-2100
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Clothing Drop-Off Times:
Sunday: 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Mon–Fri: 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am–6:00 pm
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DONATIONS:
CLEAN
In-season (we do not have the space to store winter clothes/coats in the summer and vice-versa) Do not donate ripped, faded, frayed, or stained items — if you wouldn’t wear it, neither should our guests!
ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
Men’s Clothing – Larger sizes especially needed
NEW ONLY – Boxers
Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweaters
Jeans and Sweatpants
Business/Professional (suits, ties, sport coats, collared shirts, formal overcoats)
Shoes of any kind
Women’s Clothing – LARGER SIZES ONLY
NEW ONLY – Underwear
Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Sweaters
Jeans and Sweatpants
Business/Professional (suits, collared shirts, blouses, formal overcoats)
Sneakers
Winter boots
NEW ONLY - Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Coats/Jackets
NEW ONLY - Toiletries (preferably travel-sized)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Combs
Disposable razors
Sanitary pads & tampons
Tide sink-detergent packets
Diapers & Formula
Duffle bags, backpacks, or carry-on sized luggage (see exclusions below)
Sleeping Bags
Throw/small Blankets and throw/small pillows (see exclusions below)
[NOTE: All donations must be gently used or new; no ripped, faded, frayed, or stained items; socks and underwear must be new.]
WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
Junior or small-sized women’s clothing
High-heeled shoes
Handbags, purses, laptop cases, briefcases, hat bags, dry-cleaning bags, laundry bags, etc.
Comforters
Bed sheets
Toys
Electronics
Household Items
Books
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Bring all donations to 55 West 15th St.
Place all donations in the large white bin on the basement level (to the left as you exit the elevator). Please do not leave donations on the floor.
All donations MUST be secured in plastic or paper bags. Please do not throw loose items into the bin; they take longer to sort and also make lovely bedding for rodents!
See the receptionist for a donation receipt. Please note that Xavier Mission cannot estimate the value of your donation.
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DURING DECEMBER: Please visit our website for information on our winter Giving Tree collection.
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The Salvation Army
https://salvationarmyny.org/catalog-of-services/catalog-of-services.pdf#page=7
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2121 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 : (718) 584-6250
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425 East 159th Street, Bronx, NY 10451 : (718) 665-8472
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1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) Call this number to find out about pick-ups.
To find out where you can drop off for zip code: https://satruck.org/DropOff/Index?zip
Donation Value Guide
https://satruck.org/Home/DonationValueGuide (to evaluate/approximate tax-deductible value)
The Salvation Army does not set a valuation on your donation. It's up to you to assign a value to your item.
82 percent of donations go toward its charity work
ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
appliances (working, in good repair);
art (framed); bedding/linens; boats;
books; CDs; clothing & accessories (children’s/
men’s/women’s); DVDs; furnishings (home & office);
furniture (home, good condition); home decor;
household supplies; jewelry; musical instruments;
office supplies; shoes (children’s/men’s/women’s);
sporting goods; stereos; TVs; vehicles
Not Accepted: appliances (broken); bathroom fixtures
(toilets, etc.); doors; encyclopedias (old, out-of-date);
furniture (poor condition); magazines; paint; swing sets;
tires; waterbeds; water heaters; windows
Drop Off: During store business hours.
Pick-Up Service: Yes
Address: Multiple locations; visit Partner page
below for details.
Phone: 1-800-SA-TRUCK
Habitat for Humanity New York City
Non-profit
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https://www.habitat.org/restores/donate-goods
Call (800) HABITAT — (800) 422-4828 — or (229) 924-6935 to inquire about a specific donation by phone.
Drop Off: Please call ahead of time.
Pick-Up Service: Case-by-case basis.
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Address: 6201 Northern Boulevard
Queens, NY 11377
Phone: 646-876-9460
Habitat ReStore accepts new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and more from individuals and companies. Each ReStore is unique, and many locations also accept items outside these categories.
How do you donate goods to Habitat ReStore?
Habitat ReStore staff and volunteers make the donation process as simple as possible. You can always donate goods in person, and many Habitat ReStores offer free pickup of large items. Here’s how the process works.
Note that it is important to call your ReStore and confirm donation hours, which can differ from store hours.
Find the Habitat ReStore location nearest you by entering your ZIP code in the search box below.
Contact the nearest Habitat ReStore to let them know what items you have available to donate.
Determine the best method for you to donate your items.
ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
air conditioners; architectural
salvage; area rugs (new only); art; autos & trucks
(running or not); building & construction materials;
carpeting; cooktop/range; doors; electrical supplies;
fans; floor tile; flooring; furniture (office, on a
case-by-case basis); furniture (household); hand tools;
hardware; hardwood floor; hot tub (new only);
household goods; large appliances; kitchen cabinets;
mirrors; motorcycles/boats; nails & screws (must be
in manufacturers’ packaging with size specifications);
outdoor tools; paint (unopened latex); plumbing;
power tools; sinks; stoves; toilets; tubs; wall tile;
washer & dryer; windows
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[NOTE: Above is a general list of accepted items. Some
donations may be declined due to safety concerns, facility
limitations, or marketability. If you have any questions about
whether your donation is appropriate, please call beforehand.]
Not Accepted: bathroom sink faucets; box-springs;
clothing; computers & accessories; countertops; cribs;
dishwashers (for recycling only, not resale); drywall; DVD
players; furnaces; garage doors; hazardous materials;
kitchen faucets; lumber; mantels; mattresses; moldings;
opened cans of paint, or unopened paint which is not
low VOC; pianos/organs; pipes & pipe fittings; pools
(above or below ground); railings; sheetrock; swing sets
or playground equipment; trampolines; TVs; VCRs; vinyl
siding; water heaters; weapons
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Ruth’s Refuge
Ruth’s Refuge is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible as charitable contributions to the extent allowed by applicable laws and regulations. Ruth’s Refuge provides home furnishings and essentials to. The goal at Ruth's Refuge is to welcome refugees and asylum seekers in New York City and provide them with apartment furnishings and other home essentials in partnership with local resettlement agencies.
130 Fenimore St, #3i
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Please note, this address is our official mailing address and not a drop-off location for donated items.
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Email address
before donating you must fill out a form click here
https://forms.monday.com/forms/aa3431f9f95a6cba1abfb287ad949d22?r=use1
ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
Furniture:
Table and Chair Sets
Couches (small)
Dressers
TV Stands
Desks
Coffee Tables, Side Table, etc.
Household Items:
Lamps
TVs
Microwaves
Rugs
Air conditioners
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Hearts & Homes For Refugees
Non-profit
Can provide tax credit letter via email after the item(s) has been donated)
https://www.heartsandhomesforrefugees.org/
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Recognizing and tapping into the abundant resource of goodwill with a vision of shifting the paradigm of U.S. refugee resettlement, Hearts & Homes' mission is organized around the following mandates: WELCOME, CONVENE, EDUCATE, ADVOCATE. Hundreds of committed partner groups and trained volunteers have come together to welcome and resettle refugees to their communities in the Lower Hudson Valley and beyond.
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P.O. Box 8558 Pelham, NY 10803
Phone: (914) 740-4622
Email: hello@heartsandhomesforrefugees.org
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ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
“Like new” furniture and household goods as needs arise. If people have items that might fit, they can contact Hearts and Homes for Refugees through this email (hello@heartsandhomesforrefugees.org) with a description and photo. HRR can arrange transportation for certain items as well.
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Their office hours are flexible, with some time available on evenings and weekends, so potential donors can feel free to contact them (and arrange a pickup/drop-off) at a time convenient for them.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Non-profit benefits Vietnam Veterans of America, tax donation receipt provided
contact: https://pickupplease.org/contact-us/
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Schedule a donation pick up - three easy ways to donate:
1. Schedule online through the PickUpPlease.org Scheduling Webpage.
2. Call 1-800-775-8387 or 888-518-8387
3. Email scheduling service department at info@pickupplease.org
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If you have questions: info@pickupplease.org
Frequently asked questions about pick ups from the VVA:
https://pickupplease.org/faqs/
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ACCEPTED DONATIONS:
Please make sure items are new or gently used
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Clothing: virtually all types of clothing, shoes, and accessories including ladies, men’s, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes.
Household: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art, and frames.
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Toys: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.
Electronics: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and all types of small kitchen appliances.
Books: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fiction, e-readers.
Equipment: Exercise equipment: small weight bench, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and hand trucks (no fuel of any type please!).
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Small Furnishings: Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, office chairs, decor and other small home items.
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Other: bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.
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*Please note – They only accept items that are small and light enough for one person to easily lift and carry.
Items NOT Accepted
No large furniture as sofas, sleeper couches, box springs, mattresses
No large appliances as washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and stoves
No Tires, food, any type of fuel
No Televisions
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Big Reuse
Big Reuse fights climate change through community-based environmental and zero waste
initiatives.
https://bigreuse.org/
info@bigreuse.org
718-725-8925
1-12th Street
Brooklyn New York 11215
An amazing nonprofit organization, the Big Reuse has an enormous impact on New York helping to make it a more vibrant and sustainable city. Your donations/gifts allow them to provide programs that teach New Yorkers to care for their own green infrastructure, transform people’s ideas of reuse, strengthen the resiliency of our neighborhoods and empower communities to embrace composting at a grassroots level.
Big Reuse works with businesses, organizations and individuals of all sizes to accept materials at scale. Please select the appropriate category or review their donation guidelines first:
Donate Materials to Big Reuse.
Smaller items like hardware, books, clothing, electronics and home goods can be dropped
off 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm at their Brooklyn location at 112th Street, Brooklyn New York 11215.
They encourage you to fill out their donation form for large appliances, furniture, etc. so they
can determine if they can accept/pick up the item(s). Donated items must be in good condition.
Donation form: Donor Inquiry – Big Reuse
If they come to the Bronx, they prefer your donation fill half a small box truck. If it is only one
item, they most likely will not pick it up, but if they are in the Bronx area and are picking up
something else there - you can try to make arrangements with them to pick up your one item.
They prefer high-end goods for when they pick up. Or, if your donation is a very high-end item
like a Garland/Viking stove or a Carlyle sofa, and you fill out the donation form, they will let you
know if they will be able to pick up the one item.
To help support the Big Reuse you can make a monetary donation, shop at their store (located
in Brooklyn) or visit their online store: Online Store – Big Reuse.
Please check out their Donate Materials to Big Reuse guide:
Architectural Features, Mantels, Ceilings & Moldings
Clothing, Books & Media
Doors, Windows & Window Coverings
Electronics & Small Appliances
Flooring, Bricks, Tiles & Pavers
Furniture
Home Goods, Decor & Misc
Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
Lighting & Electrical
Lumber, Hardware & Construction Materials
Paint
Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies
Theater, Film & TV Sets
Tools
Better World Books
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/
Better World Books does not want books to wind up in landfills! They sell books online only that they have collected through their DropBox locations in the United States, the UK and Scotland. They help to promote literacy and do a tremendous amount of good work for sustainability.
To find if they have a DropBox and Location near you please visit: DropBox Near Me
Their Mission
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/mission
Better World Books is your online destination for books offering the widest selection of used and new books. We give book lovers across the world access to the power of knowledge at an affordable price and help them stay connected through reading. We better the world, one book at a time, by making a difference with every purchase made through donations and environmental programs. It's simple: Buy Books. Do Good.
Every book you drop off will be put to good use. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome non-profit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Any books we can’t sell are either donated directly to one of our non-profit partners or recycled.
If there is no DropBox near you, they ask that you ship your books to:
Attention: Donations
Better World Books
55740 Currant Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
The closest drop boxes to Riverdale:
Free Public Library: BDB
49 Hudson Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
West Harrison Branch: BDB
2 Madison St
West Harrison, NY 10604
Dennis P. Mchugh Piermont Public Library: BDB
25 Flywheel Park W
Piermont, NY 1096
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