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Donations
Many options exist for getting rid of your
unwanted “treasures.” Before you recycle or throw
it away, try to find a new home for your item. Here are some
ideas to help you get started.
- Host a weekend garage sale to free up storage space and
make extra money.
- Donate clothing, furniture, small working appliances and
vehicles to non-profit agencies,
local thrift stores, churches and homeless shelters.
- Find and exchange items for free or low cost using online
classified services. Visit San Mateo County’s RecycleWorks
Reuse Center for a directory of resources.
- If you want to get rid of leftover or reusable building
materials, consult our Deconstruction
Recovery and Reuse Listings.
Local Non-profit Agencies
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Goodwill
Industries of Silicon Valley
1080 North 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 998-5774
Goodwill accepts furniture, portable appliances, small
musical instruments, large power tools, sewing machines,
computers & keyboards, TVs less than 5 years old
& big screen TVs, stereos & components, area
rugs, mattresses and vehicles in running order.
Complete
list of accepted items |
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Hope
Services
The Foundation for HOPE
30 Las Colinas Lane
San Jose, CA 95119
Phone: (408) 748-2874 or 1-866-636-6283
HOPE’s Donation Pickup service provides free home
pickups of good quality used clothing and small household
items in Santa Clara County.
Complete
list of accepted items |
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RAFT – Resource Area for Teachers
1355 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: (408) 451-1420
Resource Area For Teachers collects office supplies,
arts and craft materials from businesses and individuals
and makes them available for teachers to use in the
classroom.
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Salvation
Army
Phone: 1-800-SA-TRUCK (800-728-7825)
Schedule a pickup of clothing, furniture or vehicles
using the online
form or find
a donation center near you.
Valuation
Guide for accepted items |
More Resources
Office
of the Attorney General Charity Search
Using this search tool, you can find information on nonprofit
organizations located or doing business in California which
are federally recognized tax-exempt organizations. |
