Make sure your items are eligible and ready for reuse!
- All items must be smoke, mothball, rust, mildew and pet hair free
- Bags of mixed, tangled and unsorted items may be turned away
- Call ahead if you're unsure about an item or have large items such as cutting tables, easels, mannequins
- Check this list of alternative donation options for items we do not accept
*** If your donation includes items from the list on this page, those items will be returned to you ***
WE NEVER ACCEPT ITEMS THAT ARE:
- Hazmat Liquids: Lacquers, thinners, varnishes, mineral spirits, turpentine, photographic chemicals, stains/finishes, spray paint, unlabeled substances
- Untested or non-working sewing machines and other craft machines
- Clothing or apparel items
- Home goods and home decor items like figurines, vases and framed artwork
- Household textiles: bed linens, pillow cases, placemats, table linens, napkins, clothing, aprons, any type of carpeting or rugs, blankets, shower curtains, window curtains or towels, pillows, stuffed animals
- Construction leftovers: tile, glass, large wood cuts, flooring, carpet, bricks, rocks, sand, etc)
- Broken glass, dishware and ceramics
- 3-ring binders or photo albums
items WE DO NOT accept
Art, Craft & Office Supplies
Fabric, Fibers, Textiles and Sewing
Electronics/media/tech
Salvaged/Reclaimed Household Items & Miscellaneous
Art, Craft & Office Supplies
- Binders of any kind
- Paint: House paint - gallon sized, exterior paint, latex or house paint samples, spray paint
- Printer paper
Fabric, Fibers, Textiles and Sewing
- Apparel items: clothing, fabric from clothing, scarves, socks, gloves, etc
- Fabric scraps under a yard
- Household textiles: bed linens, pillows, placemats, table linens, napkins, clothing, aprons, any type of carpeting or rugs, blankets, shower curtains, window curtains or towels
- Pillows, pillow covers, pillow fill
- Travel sewing kits
- Unfinished sewing/knitted/crocheted/needlework projects
Electronics/media/tech
- Cables, extension cords, power cords or chargers
- Calculators
- Cameras
- Cell phones and cell phone accessories
- Computers & computer parts or accessories
- DVD cases
- Printer/ink cartridges
- Remotes
- Stereo or speaker parts
- String lights, light bulbs, light sockets, lampshades
- VHS tapes and cases
Salvaged/Reclaimed Household Items & Miscellaneous
- Architectural salvages or furniture parts
- Award plaques
- Bags of any kind: Fabric, vinyl, paper, muslin, canvas totes, pencil cases, drawstring pouches (organza favor bags, jewelry holders, etc)
- Baskets
- Batteries
- Bookends
- Books or pamphlets of any kind
- Broken glass, dishware and ceramics
- Bricks or large stones
- Buckets
- Candle jars/used candles
- Cardboard boxes (EXCEPT for small jewelry boxes)
- Children's toys and games
- Cleaning products, pastes or sprays
- Cookie molds and presses (we do take cookie cutters)
- Cookware, pots, pans, crockery, dinnerware, cutting boards, strainers, cooking utensils
- Craft kits
- Design samples: laminate, flooring, tile, metal, countertop, carpet, fabric, Frame samples
- Desk and craft supply organizers
- Face masks
- Flatware: Plastic and metal
- Food containers
- Framed artwork/photos, mirrors etc
- Glass: jars, vases, loose glass panes
- Home goods and decor items - tabletop decor, organizers, clocks, vases, wall decor
- Kitchen items - no mugs, plates, chargers, cups, flatware, dishtowels, cookware, storage containers
- Machine and appliance pieces
- Measuring cups, spoons, beakers, droppers
- Metal poles rods, or misc metal items
- Musical instruments
- Mylar balloons
- Personal hygiene items
- Pet care items
- Photo or collector albums
- Plant pots and saucers
- Plastic bags
- Plastic food containers (except for clean black plastic takeout containers WITH lids)
- Plastic packaging and encasements
- Plastic storage bins of any size
- Plastic easter "grass"
- Prescription bottles
- Print media: Non-vintage Magazines (nothing pre-1970)
- Product packaging: Plastic packaging and encasements, Styrofoam or foam pieces, Packing peanuts, Bubble Wrap, Packing paper, Cardboard packaging
- Promotional items – outdated business swag/branded products (bags, signs, letters, stickers, labels, stamps)
- Sand
- Sports balls or equipment
- Stuffed animals
- Switch plates and kick plates
- Thermometers
- Tools (hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, etc) - nothing that requires batteries
- Tupperware or other food storage containers
- Vases, decorative bowls, candlesticks