We currently have a hold on the following types of donations:
Binders, trophies, CDs, VHS and audio tapes, hanging folders, notebook/loose leaf paper, pill bottles and glass (other than baby food, Mason/Ball jars) donations
Binders, trophies, CDs, VHS and audio tapes, hanging folders, notebook/loose leaf paper, pill bottles and glass (other than baby food, Mason/Ball jars) donations
Materials Donations
All Donations by appointment only: Make an appointment to donate here.
A NOTE TO DONORS: |
OUR CURRENT WISH LIST:
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What We Collect:
PAPER - Copy paper, cardstock, letterhead, envelopes, art paper and pads, construction paper, scrapbook paper, rolls of paper, poster board, paper sample books, select art books, blueprints, sturdy cardboard tubes, maps.
FABRIC AND NOTIONS - Fabric (pieces must have regular edges, and be at least 1 yard, smoke and pet hair free), zippers, buttons, beads, jewelry pieces, thread, sewing supplies, sewing tools, ribbon, Velcro, leather, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, raw wool, felt. We regret that we cannot accept fabric scraps or pillow covers, bedding, or curtains.
FABRIC AND NOTIONS - Fabric (pieces must have regular edges, and be at least 1 yard, smoke and pet hair free), zippers, buttons, beads, jewelry pieces, thread, sewing supplies, sewing tools, ribbon, Velcro, leather, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, raw wool, felt. We regret that we cannot accept fabric scraps or pillow covers, bedding, or curtains.
ARTIST SUPPLIES - Most types of paint (house paint samples only, no gallons), brushes, pastels, glue, chalk, ink, carving tools, stencils, transfer letters, crayons, markers, rulers, clay, glue guns, silk screens, canvas (blank and used), easels.
CRAFT SUPPLIES - Pipe cleaners, craft foam, glitter, marbles, game and puzzle pieces, silk flowers, wine corks, buttons, straws, plastic bottle caps, and popsicle sticks.
COLLAGE & SCRAPBOOKING - Stickers, scrapbook paper, embellishments, punches, rubber stamps, stamp pads, playing cards, maps, calendars, select magazines (please contact us), postage stamps, photographs.
GIFT WRAP & PARTY SUPPLIES - Gift bags, tissue paper, greeting cards, party decorations, ribbon and bows, mylar balloons.
MAT BOARD, FRAMING, SIGN MAKING - Mat board, foam core, frames, acrylic, corrugated plastic, sign board, adhesive vinyl, photo albums.
ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN - Formica samples, wallpaper, tile, paint chip samples, fabric books, upholstery swatches, contact paper. We regret that we cannot accept carpet or tile samples larger than 6" square at this time.
OFFICE SUPPLIES - Pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, hole punches, staplers, staples, staple removers, tape dispensers, tape, file folders (manila, pocket and hanging), transparencies, rubber bands, paperclips, envelopes, labels, binders (no logos), organizers, note pads, clipboards.
CONTAINERS - Small glass jars (no labels), tins, small cardboard boxes, shopping bags, prescription bottles (no labels), plastic crates, cigar boxes, Rubbermaid type bins, small plastic containers (no food containers), bubble wrap.
MEDIA/TECH - CDs, cassettes, records, media cases, film canisters, slides, floppy disks, telephone wire, coated wire, motherboards, photography equipment, overhead projectors, slide projectors.
METAL - Bottle caps, tins, metal fixtures (hooks, doorknobs, etc.), uncoated wire, screws, nails, keys.
WOOD - Small blocks and boards (untreated), sheets of cork, craft wood, spools, dowels, stretcher bars, popsicle sticks.
PLASTIC - Lids & caps (clean), animal figurines, school manipulatives, bins & containers. We regret that we cannot accept any other plastic toys.
JEWELRY - necklaces (chains, beaded, mardi gras beads, shell), bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, watches, loose beads, jewelry findings.
Where Do I Take Other Items?
Got Something? Need Something?
Visit Reuse Alexandria to find out where you can donate or obtain vintage, consignment and other kinds of reuse materials. |
Batteries, house and spray paint, pesticides, motor oil:
Building materials, appliances, home improvement items:
Clothing & Jewelry:
Toiletries, towels, blankets, twin sheet sets:
Pet related items and towels, blankets, and bath mats:
- Alexandria residents can bring batteries to the City's Household Hazardous Waste Site on Monday and Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (except holidays). Check the website for other accepted household hazardous waste.
Building materials, appliances, home improvement items:
- The ReStore, 7770 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306, 703-360-6700
- The Rebuild Warehouse, 7627 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22153, 703-440-5111
Clothing & Jewelry:
- Elinor Coleman's Vintage Mirage, 117 S. Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-535-8200
- Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center, 8228 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, 22309, 571-527-4434; 10 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204, 703-769-3711, or find a Goodwill near you.
- The Salvation Army Donation Center, 6528 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, 703-642-9270
- Twig Thrift Shop, 106 N. Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-5544
Toiletries, towels, blankets, twin sheet sets:
- The Carpenter's Shelter, 930 North Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-7500
Pet related items and towels, blankets, and bath mats:
- The Animal Welfare League, Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-746-4774
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center - 1605 Cameron Street - Alexandria, Virginia - 22314 | 703-861-8705