Item
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Resource + Website
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Details
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| Appliances |
Steel Recycling Institute
http://www.recycle-steel.org/Recycling%20Resources/Locator.aspx |
Locate a steel recycling center near you which accepts your old appliances. |
| Art + Craft Supplies |
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
http://creativereuse.org/accepteddonations.html |
Collects discarded materials and offers for sale in the Depot Store to teachers, artists and households at low cost. |
| Art + Craft Supplies |
Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT)
www.raft.net |
Materials are available to public and private school teachers. Canvas, colored cellophane, drawing materials, fabric paints, framing materials, greeting cards, painting supplies, picture frames, scrapbooking supplies, stickers. |
| BART Tickets |
Tiny Tickets Program
http://www.eastbaycf.org/grantmaking/special-programs/tiny-tickets |
Send BART tickets with remaining value directly to the charity of your choice listed in the Tiny Tickets program. |
| Batteries |
See 'Hazardous Waste' |
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| Bikes + Bike Parts |
Cycles of Change
http://www.cyclesofchange.org/support/donations |
Donate usable bikes or parts (along with a monetary donation) for recycling. |
| Bikes + Bike Parts |
Pedal Revolution
www.pedalrevolution.com |
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| Books |
PaperBackSwap
http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php |
Swap, trade + exchange books, DVDs, CDs for free. |
| Books |
Public Library |
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| Books |
Swap
http://www.swap.com/ |
Trade books, music, movies, games. |
| Books - Children |
Books for the Barrios
www.booksforthebarrios.com |
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| Bras |
Be A Dear & Donate A Brassiere
https://www.facebook.com/BeaDearandDonateaBrassiere |
All sizes, styles, and colors for donation to homeless women and those in transition. |
| CDs |
CD Recycling Center of America
http://cdrecyclingcenter.org/ |
Mail in pre-sorted CD materials. No fee. |
| CDs + DVDs |
SecondSpin.com
http://www.secondspin.com/ |
$$ Sell your used CDs and DVDs |
| CDs+ DVDs |
Swap
http://www.swap.com/ |
Trade books, music, movies, games. |
| CDs + DVDs |
Operation Gratitude
http://www.opgratitude.com/wishlist.php |
Sends care packages addressed to individual Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed overseas. |
| CDs + DVDs |
Public Library |
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| Cameras + Accessories |
SF Camerawork
http://www.sfcamerawork.org/getinvolved/donate/wishlist.php |
Supports artists and provides a mentoring program for under-served Bay Area youth. |
| Cars |
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
www.apedf.org/programs/uhuru-furniture/ |
Pick-up donations of furniture, collectibles, appliances, household items, pianos and artwork in sellable condition. Items are picked-up from inside your home by their crew |
| Cell Phones |
Recycle for Breast Cancer
www.recycleforbreastcancer.com |
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| Cell Phones |
Recycling For Charities
http://www.recyclingforcharities.com |
Donate cell phones, ipods, PDA's, digital cameras and support your favorite charity. |
| Coins |
Coinstar Coins That Count Donation Program
http://www.coinstar.com/us/html/A2 |
Take your loose change to Coinstar and choose your favorite non-profit to donate the change to. |
| Clothing |
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
www.cancer.org |
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Clothing - Business
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Wardrobe for Opportunity
www.wardrobe.org |
Accepts professional clothing and accessories to provide to low-income individuals seeking jobs |
Clothing - Business
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Career Closet
www.careercloset.org |
Accepts business clothing for women re-entering the workforce |
| Clothing - Business |
Dress for Success
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/supportdfs_donate_clothing.aspx |
Providing suits to disadvantaged women returning to or entering the workforce |
| Clothing - Children |
Local Family Shelter |
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| Clothing - Formal/Prom Dresses |
The Princess Project
http://princessproject.org/donate/ |
Provides free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them |
| Clothing - Formal Dresses |
Dress Vault
http://www.dressvault.com/ |
$$ Sell or rent your dress. |
| Compact Flourescent Bulbs |
See 'Hazardous Waste' |
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| Computers |
Computer Recycling Center
www.crc.org |
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| Computers |
Alameda County Computer Resource Center
www.accrc.org |
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| Construction Materials |
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
http://www.habitateb.org/restoredonations |
ReStore is a construction site materials reuse facility whose profits help build affordable housing in our communities. Appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, paint, light fixtures, power tools, toilets and sinks, lumber and construction materials.
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| Cosmetics |
Local Homeless Shelter or Women's Shelter |
Many local shelters accept unused makeup, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, travel kits, etc. |
| Electronics |
GreenMouse Recycling
www.greenmouse.com |
Free p-up of electronics and computers for businesses and residential consumers throughout the South Bay of Northern California |
| Eyeglasses |
Lens Crafters
http://www.lenscrafters.com/eyeglasses/7/about/onesight-charitable-giving
Lens Crafters Locations Nationwide |
OneSight program provides free eye exams and glasses to those in need. |
| Eyeglasses + Sunglasses |
Lions Club
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/eyeglass-recycling/how-you-can-help.php |
Drop off old eyewear at Lions-sponsored collection boxes in your community or mail in. Glasses are recycled and given to those in need. |
| Fabric |
Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT)
www.raft.net |
Materials are available to public and private school teachers. |
| Fur Coat / Fur Wrap |
The Humane Society
www.coatsforcubs.org |
Accepts all fur apparel, fur trims, and fur accessories (such as hats, gloves, and muffs). Must be mailed-in or taken to a Buffalo Exchange store. |
| Furniture |
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
www.apedf.org/programs/uhuru-furniture/ |
Pick-up donations of furniture, collectibles, appliances, household items, pianos and artwork in sellable condition. Items are picked-up from inside your home by their crew |
| Games (Board & Electronic) |
Local Boys and Girls Clubs
www.bgca.org |
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| Games (Board & Electronic) |
Local YMCA
www.ymca.net |
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| Games (Board & Electronic) |
Swap
http://www.swap.com/ |
Trade books, music, movies, games. |
| General Household |
Goodwill
http://www.goodwill.org/get-involved/donate/donation-acceptance-guidelines/ |
Find your local donation drop-off location |
| General Household |
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
www.cancer.org |
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| General Household |
Hope Services
http://www.hopeservices.org/foundation/donationpickup.htm |
Call to schedule a pick-up in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties |
| General Household |
Salvation Army
www.4satruck.org |
Visit website to schedule pick-up in your area |
| Hair |
Matter of Trust
http://matteroftrust.org/programs/hairmatsinfo.html |
Hair for Oil Spills program collects hair, fur, fleece, feathers and nylons. |
| Hardware |
Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT)
www.raft.net |
Materials are available to public and private school teachers. Adhesive felt, batteries, nuts & bolts, chromium wire, rope, rubber hosing, window screening, wire |
| Hazardous Waste |
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste
http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=293
San Francisco County Household Hazardous Waste
http://www.sunsetscavenger.com/hazardousWasteFacility.htm
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste
http://www.hhw.org/
West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Mgmt Authority
http://www.recyclemore.com/article.asp?key=3 |
Paint, batteries, CFL's, motor oil, cleaning solutions, pesticides, aerosols, mercury thermometers, fuels, medications |
| Hot Tubs |
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
www.apedf.org/programs/uhuru-furniture/ |
Pick-up donations of furniture, collectibles, appliances, household items, pianos and artwork in sellable condition. Items are picked-up from inside your home by their crew |
| Laptops |
Recycle for Breast Cancer
www.recycleforbreastcancer.com |
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| License Plates |
Little Earth
http://pages.littlearth.com//faq.shtml |
Collects recycled plates and turns into products |
| Magazines & Newspapers |
Local Schools |
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| Magazines & Newspapers |
Public Library |
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| Mannequins + Mannequin Parts |
Mannequin Madness
http://mannequinmadness.com/products/recycling/ |
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| Medical Supplies/Equipment |
VIDA
www.vidausa.org |
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| Musical Instruments |
Music for Minors
http://www.musicforminors2.org/mfm2/donate.htm |
Drums, keyboards, tone bells, tambourines, xylophones, music books and magazines are accepted to provide music enrichment programs in elementary schools in the East Bay area |
| Nylons |
Matter of Trust
http://matteroftrust.org/programs/hairmatsinfo.html |
Hair for Oil Spills program collects hair, fur, fleece, feathers and nylons. |
| Office Equipment |
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
www.apedf.org/programs/uhuru-furniture/ |
Pick-up donations of furniture, collectibles, appliances, household items, pianos and artwork in sellable condition. Items are picked-up from inside your home by their crew |
| Office Furniture |
Modular Technology
http://www.modtechco.com/furniture_cash_for.html |
$$ Buys used commercial office furniture -top brands in very good or excellent condition. Cash or Consignment. Some minimums required. |
| Packing Peanuts |
Plastic Loose Fill Council
www.loosefillpackaging.com |
|
| Palm's, PDA's, Handhelds |
Recycle for Breast Cancer
www.recycleforbreastcancer.com |
|
| Pet Supplies |
Local Animal Shelter |
Most local animal shelters will accept pet toys, food and supplies such as carriers and cat trees, as well as worn-out blankets and towels to use for the animals. |
| Pet Supplies |
My Darling Theo Foundation
http://www.mydarlingtheo.org/donate/ |
Accepts used pet supplies + cat trees to be donated to family shelters for the KISSES program who shelters that have or are interested in pets on site or pet foster programs for victims of domestic violence. |
| Plastic Bags |
Bay Polymer
http://www.baypolymer.com/products_services.html |
$$ Buys plastic to reprocess and sell to processors who make products that are not for food or medical purposes. |
| Shoes |
Soles4Souls
http://www.soles4souls.org/
|
Any style, any condition, even single shoes! Distributed to those in need in over 125 countries. New + gently used shoes are distributed directly to those in need. Repairable shoes are provided to microenterprise programs in developing countries. Non-wearable shoes are recycled. Please consider donating $1 per shoe to help with shipping costs. Tax ID# 20-4023482 |
| Shoes |
Nike Reuse A Shoe Program
http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/where-it-goes
Nike Stores Nationwide |
Recycles worn-out athletic shoes into sport and play grounds. |
| Sports & Fitness Equipment |
Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
www.apedf.org/programs/uhuru-furniture/ |
Pick-up donations of furniture, collectibles, appliances, household items, pianos and artwork in sellable condition. Items are picked-up from inside your home by their crew |
| Sports & Fitness Equipment |
Play It Again Sports
http://www.playitagainsports.com/howwebuyused.aspx |
$$ Sell or donate your used sports and fitness equipment. |
| Stationary |
Resource Area For Teachers (RAFT)
www.raft.net |
Materials are available to public and private school teachers. |
| Styrofoam Blocks |
Tegrent
http://tegrant.com/about.html
3466 Enterprise Ave. Hayward CA |
Ground up for reuse. Blocks only + must be bagged. Leave in front office lobby during business hours. |
