Make sure your items are eligible and ready for reuse!
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• All items must be smoke, mothball, rust, mildew and pet hair free

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• 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 ***
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​WE NEVER ACCEPT ITEMS THAT ARE:

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• Hazmat Liquids: Lacquers, thinners, varnishes, mineral spirits, turpentine, photographic chemicals, stains/finishes, spray paint, unlabeled substances

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• 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 

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• 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

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• Construction leftovers: tile, glass, large wood cuts, flooring, carpet, bricks, rocks, sand, etc)

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• Broken glass, dishware and ceramics

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• 3-ring binders or photo albums

items WE DO NOT accept

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Art, Craft & Office Supplies

• Binder clips
• Binders of any kind
• Candle-making tools and supplies
• Ceramic slip molds
• Light boxes and projectors
• Page protectors
• Paint: House paint - gallon sized, exterior paint, latex or house paint samples, spray paint
• Printer paper
• Plastic sheets: Acrylic, corrugated plastic, adhesive vinyl
• Poster board
• Printing screens
• Stretcher bar sets 

 
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
• Poly-fil and batting
• Travel sewing kits
• Unfinished sewing/knitted/crocheted/needlework projects
• Upholstery trim

Electronics/media/tech

• Cables and extension cords
• Calculators
• Cameras or camera parts/lenses
• Cell phones and cell phone accessories
• Computers & computer parts or accessories
• DVD cases
• Floppy disks
• Power cords or chargers
• Printer/ink cartridges
• Projector screens
• Remotes
• Slide carousels and projectors
• Stereo or speaker parts
• String lights, light bulbs, light sockets, work lights/lamps, lampshades
• VHS tapes and cases

 
Salvaged/Reclaimed Household Items & Miscellaneous

• Architectural salvages or furniture parts
• Award plaques, medals and trophies
• 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
• Cardboard boxes of any size including jewelry boxes
• Children's toys and games
• Cleaning products, pastes or sprays
• Cookie molds and presses
• 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
• Frames – Any and all types
• Home goods and decor items - tabletop decor, organizers, clocks, vases, wall decor
• Glass: containers of any type, jars, vases, light bulbs, thermometers, loose glass planes, candle jars/used candles, vials
• Key rings
• Kitchen items - no mugs, plates, chargers, cups, flatware, dishtowels, cookware, storage containers
• Lanyards
• Large cardboard tubes
• Machine and appliance pieces
• Measuring cups, spoons, beakers, droppers
• Metal poles rods, or misc metal items
• Metal and plastic hardware: nails, screws, nuts/bolts, washers, etc
• 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: Blueprints, Maps, Calendars, 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
• Sunglasses
• Switch plates and kick plates
• Tools (hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, etc) - nothing that requires batteries
• Tupperware or other food storage containers
• Vases, decorative bowls, candlesticks