Donating and Recycling in the San Francisco Bay Area |
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Donation Guidelines:
Places to donate items you no longer need or want |
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BATTERIES
BEDDING AND LINENS
Note: New Pillows (standard), Towels, Full and twin sheet sets. Some household items/kitchen (gently used/new)
Bedding, towels (all new) cookware, diapers, toiletries:
Also basic toiletries(new) new undergarments adult diapers:
bikes
books
800-551-6173 408-320-5057 *limited number - must be boxed, RAFT good condition children’s books building materials
Will also take: Appliances (not all) in excellent condition and less than 7 years old, lighting/ceiling fans, furniture
craft materials
disposable or paper products
Plates, napkins, flatware, Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels
electronic waste
Cell phones, small home appliances, electronic components, computer related
– 529 Race Street, San Jose
eyeglasses
flags
fluorescent light bulbs
FOOD (NON PERISHABLE)
GENERAL DONATIONS
Clothing, furniture, portable appliances, power tools, sewing machines, electronics, TVs, Home decor, dishes, knick knacks, bedding/towels
hazardous waste:
Mercury Thermometers, Chemicals such as solvents, paint, pesticides, adhesives and more
homeless and Low Income items
Gently used blankets, sleeping bags, coats, travel size toiletries, clothing, diapers (Adult and Baby)
Elastic waist clothing, Twin sheets, towels, soap
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INK CARTRIDGES
mattresses
**If mattresses are new - please contact local charities listed above**
medical equipment
medication
Remove all personal info
office supplies
packing peanuts, bubble wrap
paint
NOT SPRAY CANS
pet items
Gently used/clean towels, blankets
New: food, toys, pet carriers etc
shredding
wire hangers
Dry Cleaners – typically all women's professional clothing
Suits, jackets, skirts, pants, blouses, accessories, shoes (new, gently used clothing with hangers).
recycling
Check the County/City lists on this page, as well as:
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Additional resources:
Bay Area Wish List
As a non-profit organization, there are some items we cannot accept as in-kind. Some items like large furniture can’t be accepted for space reasons. If you wish to give something unusual, such as art or office equipment, please contact Darren DeMonsi, at (408) 364-4058 or [email protected].
- Gift cards: We especially appreciate gift cards because they empower families to maintain dignity and provide for their own children.
- Family board games (Sorry, Life, Clue, Monopoly, etc.) for multiple players and a wide variety of ages
- Sporting goods: basketball, football, soccer ball, volleyball, kickball, plush balls
- Duffle bags in neutral colors (no red, blue, etc.) .black and grey are good
- School supplies and backpacks in neutral colors
- MP3 players (non-iPod) for $40 and under
- Art supplies for kids of all ages and abilities
- Journals in masculine and feminine colors
- Infant toys
- Musical instruments like used guitars, keyboards, drum pads, etc.
- Action figures, Barbies, Bratz dolls, remote control cars and airplanes
As a non-profit organization, there are some items we cannot accept as in-kind. Some items like large furniture can’t be accepted for space reasons. If you wish to give something unusual, such as art or office equipment, please contact Darren DeMonsi, at (408) 364-4058 or [email protected].