The item is something you’d give to your sister-in-law in its current condition – remember it costs organizations money to remove junk.
DonationTown.org
GoGreenDrop.com
PickUpPlease.org
Appraise Items
GoAntiques.com
Biblio.com
Abebooks.com
Sell Items
Decluttr.com
Kidizen.com
Facebook Marketplace
Etsy.com
Ebay.com
Mercari.com
Poshmark.com
ThredUp.com
TheRealReal.com
Gazelle.com
Powells.com
Gamestop.com
SellBackYourBooks.com
Cash4Books.net
Ziffit
Amazon.com trade in
OfferUp (app)
Bodnars Auction Edison NJ
Share Items
Freecycle.org (you can list broken items, just mention that they are broken)
Community Theater for items as stage props like Encyclopedia sets or dated clothing for period plays
daycare centers or elementary schools for greeting cards to cut up and lots of other things
These organizations take almost everything. Below is an A-Z list
Big Brother and Sisters 800-483-5503
Goodwill 800-GOODWILL
Lupus Foundation of America 888-445-8787
Salvation Army 800-SAL-ARMY
Vietnam Veterans of America 800-775-8387
United War Veterans 888-821-8982
DonationTown.org
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GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
A
Animal Supplies
stay tuned resource coming
Art and Craft Supplies (see also yarn and PolyFil)
Awards (see trophies or diplomas)
B
Bicycles (including bike parts, tools, and accessories)
Blankets – Children (also see linens for junky blankets)
Boats
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Books (includes textbooks)
Books for Soldiers
Better World Books
Books – Children
Books – paperback
Bras
Bridesmaid Dress (includes prom dresses/accessories)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
The Glass Slipper Project
Building Supplies
C
Cables/Cords
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Camping Equipment
Resource coming soon
CD/DVD (see also video games)
Cell Phones (see also phones)
Corded Phones (see also phones)
Clothing – children
Clothing – professional
Dress for Success
Women’s business suits and other professional apparel, footwear, and accessories
The Women’s Alliance
Women’s business clothing and professional accessories
Clothing – men
Sew Much Comfort
Basketball shorts, boxers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and PJ bottoms
Career Gear
Men’s suits, dress shirts, ties, shoes, briefcases, and other interview-appropriate clothing
Clothing – general
Sew Much Comfort
Basketball shorts, boxers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and PJ bottoms
Clothing – Formal (also see bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns)
Coats
Cosmetics
Computers (desktop/laptop)
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Computer Recycling Center
Craft Supplies
Crayons
Cars
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Crutches (see also medical equipment)
D
Diplomas (laminated or in binders/frames)
Give back to the school or local/state historical society from the area
DVD/CD (see also video games)
E
Encyclopedias
Art teacher in local school
Community Playhouse for set props
Eyeglasses (includes sunglasses)
F
Fabric
Binky Patrol
The Knitting Connection
Floral vases
back to the florist
senior centers for flower arrangements or crafting
Fur (or fur trimmed for orphaned wildlife)
Humane Society Fur Donation
2100 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Furniture
G
Greeting Cards (used/unused)
The GrayMatters Foundation
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
Recycled Card Program
100 St. Jude’s Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
7200 Desiard St.
Monroe, LA 71203
MacDonell United Methodist
Children’s Services
8326 Main St.
Houma, LA 70363
H
Hearing Aids
Lions Clubs (not all so check)
Holiday Decorations
DonationTown.org
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GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
Home Electronics
Hospital Bed (see also medical equipment)
Holiday Decorations
K
Knitting Books (see also yarn)
L
Linens (gently used or for rags)
Your local pet shelter
Luggage
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
M
Magazines
Medals (not trophies)
Medical Supplies and Equipment
Global Links to donate, email lwest@globallinks.org
MedShare
MedWish 216-692-1685
Help the Children 323- 980-9870
Alliance for Smiles 415-647-4481 or email info@allianceforsmiles.org
American Medical Resources victor@amrf.com
Local clinics in your area
Contact your local news station to see if they know of a business in need
Places of worship
Homeless shelters and safe houses
Your local fire and police department
Military Uniform
Community or school drama department (if you get tickets to the play you get to visit them)
Local VFW or American Legion posts
Local museums or the Smithsonian Institute (they loan out collections)
Senior Librarian
Smithsonian Institution
SI Building, Room 153, MRC 010
Post Office Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
www.si.edu
Miscellaneous
DonationTown.org
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GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
Motorcycle
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
Musical Instruments
O
Office Supplies
P
Pillows
resource coming soon
Polyfil
Printers
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Professional Clothing (see clothing)
Prom Dress/Accessories (see also wedding and bridesmaid dresses)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
New and used wedding gowns from 2005 to present
The Glass Slipper Project
New and almost-new prom dresses and accessories
R
Rugs
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
RV
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
S
Sheet music
coming soon
Shoes (non -matching)
OddShoe
Sneakers
all types of new or gently-worn shoes: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, and flip flops and those heels that pinch your toes
Software
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Sports Equipment
Stuffed Animals
SAFE (Stuffed Animals for Emergencies)
Suits (see clothing – professional)
Sunglasses
T
Textbooks (see books)
Toys
Trailers (see also cars and trucks)
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
Trophies
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Trucks (see also cars)
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
V
Video Games
W
Wedding Dress/Accessories (see also prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses)
Wheelchairs (see also medical equipment)
Yarn/Knitting/Crochet Needles