Donate - Don't Dispose

Note: The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted many charities' hours and ability to accept certain items. Please check their websites or call for more information.

Baby & Children's Clothes, Cribs & Highchairs

  • The Wish Project provides clothes, linens, furniture and household items for low-income clients from more than 91 non-profit agencies in the Merrimack Valley, including families moving out of shelters.
  • Solutions at Work accepts used children's and baby clothes and other items for families in need. Call 617-576-0039.

Women's & Men's Professional Clothing

  • Solutions at Work accepts donations of used professional clothing for both men and women seeking employment. Call 617-576-0039.
  • Dress for Success provides career attire to low-income women seeking employment. Accepts donations of used professional clothing items and accessories that are in good condition. Call 617-323-7544.

Clothing & Accessories

  • The Goodwill trailer behind Walgreens on Bedford Street accepts items in good condition like clothing, linens, household goods, etc. It's open 8 am to 4 pm every day.
  • The Wish Project provides clothes, linens, furniture, and household items for low-income clients from more than 91 non-profit agencies in the Merrimack Valley, including families moving out of shelters.

Books, Movie DVDs & Music CDs

The Friends of Cary Memorial Library accepts gently used items for re-sale. All proceeds will benefit town library programs and services. You can also call 781-862-6288, ext. 84407 or email the Cary Library if you have questions.

Items that the Friends cannot use are donated to More Than Words, a charity providing services for homeless and at-risk young adults and teens.

Bicycles

Bikes, bike parts, locks, chains, helmets and tools can be left at the Bike Connector collection container at the Hartwell Composting Facility.
The Bike Connector, a local nonprofit, collects used bikes through donations, bike drives and partnerships with bike shops such as Riverside Cycles and other local organizations, will fix them up and puts them back out into the community. They work with schools and community aid organizations to get the bicycles to the people who need them most.

Building Materials

  • Habitat for Humanity accepts gently-used and surplus cabinets, appliances, furniture, building materials and supplies. Goods are sold in their Billerica ReStore, earning money to build affordable housing.
  • Boston Building Resources (formerly the Building Materials Resource Center) accepts good quality used and surplus building materials. Save on disposal fees and earn tax deductions. Call 617-442-2262 to schedule a pick-up. 
  • Visit the Reuse Marketplace for more options and information.

Furniture

  • To arrange a pickup of furniture and other items at your home, contact:
  • The Wish Project provides furniture and household items for low-income clients from more than 91 non-profit agencies in the Merrimack Valley, including families moving out of shelters. They accept furniture at their Chelmsford warehouse (they don't pick up).

Household Goods

  • The Goodwill trailer behind Walgreens on Bedford Street accepts items in good condition like clothing, linens, household goods, etc. It's open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm, and Sunday,10 am to 4 pm.
  • Household Goods in Acton provides household goods, free of charge, to people in need at:
    530 Main Street (Route 27)
    Acton, MA 01720
    Phone: 978-635-1710, ext.3
  • The Wish Project in Chelmsford provides furniture and household items for low-income clients from more than 91 non-profit agencies in the Merrimack Valley, including families moving out of shelters.

Vehicles

Many non-profit organizations accept donated vehicles. The person donating the vehicle also gets a tax deduction.

Other Items for Donation

Pinpoint Donation has a list of charities in the Boston metro area and what items they would like.

To get rid of your other unwanted items, use online sites such as: