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We have changed our donation protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy

Materials Donations

​Thank you so much for your continued support!  We will be accepting donations by appointment only until further notice.
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Please note that we are starting back to donations slowly - there will only be a few appointments available each day; but don't worry, we will slowly add more as we figure out our new system!

We will accept donations at the loading dock between the Durant Center and the pool at 1605 Cameron Street. Please wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from our staff.

​NEW DONATION GUIDELINES:
  • You must make an appointment to donate. We are unable to accommodate any other donations at this time.  No one is allowed in the Center.

  • No more than three bags/boxes per appointment - a box or a bag equates to one paper grocery bag or one banker's-style box.

  • Sort and organize your donated items in containers that you will leave with us:
    Secure items such as yarn, thread or ribbon, etc.
    Bag loose items such as beads, paper clips, etc.
    Bundle like items together
     
  • All materials donated should be clean, smoke free and in good condition. We will turn away donations that are in poor condition or not on our materials list below.​

  • ​As usual, we cannot accept donations that have been left unattended outside our door.
 
Please e-mail us at donations@UpCycleCRC.org if you have questions about your donation. Thank you!

​OUR WISH LIST:

  • ​Mason jars with lids
  • Floral supplies
  • Elastic
  • Paint​
  • ​Ink Pads
  • New/newish colored yarns
  • Bias tape
  • Intact frames 
  • Sketchpads
  • Wooden sticks

What We Collect:

What We Don't COLLECT:
Underlined items are overstocked right now; please consider holding these donations for a later time

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, patterns, crochet cotton, sewing tools, ribbon, Velcro, leather, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, raw wool, felt.

​ARTIST SUPPLIES - Most types of paint, 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 & PARTY SUPPLIES - Gift bags, gift wrap, 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. We can only accept fully intact frames.

ARCHITECTURE/DESIGN - Formica samples,  keys, wallpaper, tile, paint chip samples, fabric books, contact paper, trophies.

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, 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.
  • Christmas themed decor, wrapping or cards
  • Fabric scraps or upholstery samples
  • Clothing, pillow covers, bedding or curtains.
  • ​House paint  samples or gallons
  • Magazines except National Geographic, Art Magazines
  • Broken picture frames
  • Carpet samples larger than 6" square or any kind of tile other than architectural samples.
  • Binders
  • Food containers
  • Plastic toys
  • Candle molds

Where Do I Take Other Items?

Visit the City of Alexandria's website to find other opportunities for reusing, reducing and recycling items that UpCycle can't accept.
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:
UpCycle Creative Reuse Center - 1605 Cameron Street - Alexandria, Virginia - 22314 | 703-861-8705