Donations & Reuse Resources
This is a partial list compiled by your Team at An Organized Life. Information provided by each individual donation resource,
and is subject to change. Please review each resource website for the latest donation hours, acceptable items and restrictions. Note that all donations should be in gently-used, resalable condition without damage. An Organized Life is not responsible for any donation resources’ business practices, procedures or changes in what is accepted or how goods are processed.
The State of Massachusetts offers a complete list of donation + recycling resources.
There are other online, community-based platforms you can use to give away your goods like:
Facebook Marketplace, Buy Nothing & Yard Sale Groups, Facebook Buy Nothing, Craigslist (free section), and Freecycle.
General Household Donations
563 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(use back door off of Norfolk Ave.)
- Clothing
- Aprons, tablecloths, placemats, doilies, napkins, oven mitts, curtains
- Books, records, VHS, cassette tapes, comics
- Household electronics, TVs, lamps, fans, small kitchen appliances
- Framed mirrors, artwork, throw pillows, rugs smaller than 8’x10’
- Children’s clothing and new toys (must be in original packaging)
- Tools
- New toiletries
- Clothing
- Coats
- All types of shoes
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Fashion Accessories
- Household Items
- Books (EXCEPT Encyclopedias and magazines)
- Small Toys (EXCEPT outside toys or riding toys)
- Art and Collectible
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Dishware, glassware, and silverware
- Other home décor
- Antique and collectible items
- Jewelry
- Musical instruments (excluding pianos and organs)
- Holiday décor
- NO: Blankets, pillows, towels, curtains, and other soft goods; blinds or shades; stuffed animals and toys; unframed glass and mirror; home electronics, including TVs, or computers
530 Main Street
Acton, MA 01720
978-635-1710
- Furniture and home goods including couches, mattresses and tables
Hopkinton drop off locations
- Donate Items list
- Office supplies: packing tape (clear or duct tape), printer ink (952XL black and color)
- New housewares including bath towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels, pots and pans, dish and silverware sets, king and queen sheets
- Gifts and Books for Children up to 12
- Birthday Bags (gift bag, cake mix, wrapping paper, decorations, etc.)
- Baskets
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Backpacks and purses
- Bed and bath items
- Clothing and shoes
- Books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, records, albums, casette tapes
- Video games
- Electronics
- Exercise and sporting goods
- Games and toys
- Housewares
- Pet supplies
- Small appliances
- Small furniture
- NO: large appliances, car parts, building materials, damaged pieces, hazardous materials, food, baby items, mattresses, computers and monitors, or weapons
370 Pleasant St, Watertown 02472
1251 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01701
- Household Items
- Men’s, women’s & kids’ clothing & shoes – all seasons all the time
- Holiday items – all seasons all the time
- Knick knacks, frames, mirrors
- Glassware & pottery
- Jewelry
- Purses & handbags
- Antiques & collectibles
- Books, DVDs, records, tapes & CDs
- Small Furniture and rugs
- Small household appliances (like blenders and toasters)
- Games and toys (NO baby gear)
Old Baptist Church Cambridge
151 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
contact@solutionsatwork.org
617-576-0039
Tues/Wed/Thurs 10:30am-3:30pm
1st or 3rd Sat of the month 11am–3pm
Pickups can also be scheduled by reaching out to them.
- Jewelry, purses, sunglasses, watches, wallets
- Perfume/cologne
- Umbrellas
- (New) Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, lotion, sunblock, hand sanitizer
- Backpacks, calculators, pencil sharpeners, staplers, rulers
- (New) Binders, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, highlighters, index cards, folder organizers
- Blankets and sleeping bags
- Books for kids ages 1-16
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled by reaching out to them.
- Clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories
- Furniture, home accessories, artwork and collectibles
- Small appliances and electronics
- Housewares, decor and artwork
- Games and toys in good condition
- Children’s strollers and high chairs
- Household and gardening tools
- Kitchen items and household linens
- Musical Instruments (excluding pianos)
- Records, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and video games
- Sporting goods and bikes
1191 Washington Street (rear)
West Newton, MA 02465
Reservations are required prior to the drop off
- Kitchen appliances (NO espresso makers, Keurigs)
- Pots, pans, mixing bowls, kitchen utensils, silverware, glasses / mugs, plates / bowls (NO teacups and saucers, wine glasses)
- Tablecloths, dish towels, oven mitts (NO place mats)
- Food storage containers
- Mops, brooms, and vacuums
- Bedding (NO duvet covers)
- Easy to hang curtains and curtain rods (NO curtains with hooks)
- Bath items: shower curtains, bath towels, bathmats
- Home décor items – lamps with shades, clocks, wall hangings (NO vases)
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Clothing of all types and sizes (men’s, women’s, children’s, baby’s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Shoes (All kinds)
- Baby Items
- House and glassware
- Books, toys, bikes
- Stereos, radios, portable TV’s
- All bedding, draperies, curtains
- Kitchenware
- Small furniture and rugs
- Small appliances
- Tools (all kinds)
- Jewelry and cosmetics
Clothing
110 Evelyn Road, Needham 02494
82 Deerfield Road, Needham 02492
Leave all donations on the front porch or steps
- Men’s and Women’s used casual clothing
(EXCEPT undergarments and socks)
989 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Drop-offs by appointment only:
inventory@dfsboston.org
- Current professional and casual work attire (suits, dresses, pants, blouses, skirts, jackets, sweaters, scrubs)
- Shoes in excellent condition
- Handbags (including briefcases and portfolios without logos)
- Jewelry separated in individual plastic bags
- Scarves
- NEW bras, underwear, tights, and trouser socks (with tags or in packaging)
- Plus-size shapewear
56 Felton Street Waltham, 02453
242 East Berkeley Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Or Donation Containers
- Clothing gently worn and in good resale condition
- Vintage pieces and items new with tags ‘NWT’
- Shoes and accessories in gently worn condition
Hopkinton drop off locations
- Donate Items list
- New and used clothing and coats in excellent condition
- Items that must be new are pajamas, undergarments, bathing suits, hats, socks and shoes.
- NO: items with rips, stains, broken zippers, any item with names inside the label, anything without a size listed, anything smelling musty, or anything with animal fur.
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Kids and adult clothing and shoes
370 Pleasant St, Watertown 02472
1251 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01701
- Men’s, women’s and kids’ gently worn clothing
Old Baptist Church (Basement)
151 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
contact@solutionsatwork.org
617-576-0039
Tues/Wed/Thurs 10:30am-3:30pm
1st or 3rd Sat of the month 11am–3pm
Pickups can also be scheduled by reaching out to them.
- Professional Clothing: suits, blazers, coats, dresses, skirts, blouses, socks, shoes, belts, suspenders, ties
- Kids Clothing ages 1-16: pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, dresses, sweaters, bathing suits, pajamas, socks, bras, belts, suspenders
- Kids Footwear ages 1-16: dress, casual, sneakers, winter boots, rain boots, soccer shoes
- Winter vests, jackets coats, hats, gloves, and scarves
- NEW underwear, stockings, undershirts
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Men’s, women’s and kids’ clothing, shoes and jewelry
- Accessories including belts, gloves, handbags, hats, pocketbooks, knapsacks, scarves, ties, wallets, etc.
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Clothing of all types and sizes (men’s, women’s, children’s, baby’s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Shoes (All kinds)
- Baby Items
Childrens & Youth Items
Cradles to Crayons – Giving Factory
281 Newtonville Ave
Newton, MA 02460
- New and like-new clothing and coats – youth size 0-20 and adult sizes small and medium
- Shoes, boots, sneakers and sandals
- Books
Chelsea Community Connections Coalition Kids Closet
113 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-889-7100
Carac@chelseaccc.org
- Kids clothing sizes 0 – 6T, new or gently used
- Small baby furniture, car seats, strollers, booster seats, bouncers. etc
- Books (NO Encyclopedias and magazines)
- Small Toys (NO outside toys or riding toys)
Contact for drop off and pickup options hello@thefosterbox.com
- Children’s clothing size preemie – big kid 20.
- Baby gear (gear needs to be new within the last 5 years)
- New, unopened toiletries
- NO sports gear, toys, books, socks, underwear, or adult sizes
Hopkinton drop off locations
- Donate Items list
- Gifts and Books for Children up to 12
- Birthday Bags (gift bag, cake mix, wrapping paper, decorations, etc.)
- New and used kids clothing and coats in excellent condition
- Kids’ items that must be new are pajamas, undergarments, bathing suits, hats, socks and shoes.
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Backpacks
- Clothing and shoes
- Books and media
- Sporting goods
- Games and toys
- NO: baby items
370 Pleasant St, Watertown 02472
1251 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01701
- Kids clothing and shoes
- Games and toys
- NO mismatched or incomplete kids toys
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Kids’ clothing, shoes, and accessories
- Games and toys in good condition
- Children’s strollers and high chairs
- Musical Instruments (excluding pianos)
- Sporting goods and bikes
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Kids’ and baby clothing of all types and sizes
- Clothing Accessories
- Shoes (All kinds)
- Baby Items
- Books, toys, bikes
- All bedding, draperies, curtains
Furniture
16 Brent Drive
Hudson, MA 01749
508-485-2080
- Items in critical need include: blankets, new pillows, mattresses (twin/full/queen in like-new condition), microwaves, bath towels, twin/full headboards, side tables, can openers, and pots and pans
- Basic items for small apartments in clean and working condition (no antiques, oversized, or specialty)
- Bedroom, living room, kitchen and dining room furniture
- Kitchen items, appliances, and small electrical items, along with household linens
131 Mount Auburn Street, Level B
Cambridge, MA 02138
857-229-7528
- Furniture and Home Goods
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- New and gently used furniture in good, salable condition
- Bed frames
- Bureaus, dressers, clothing armoires
- Coffee tables
- Desks (3′ x 5′ or smaller)
- End tables
- File cabinets and bookshelves
- Headboards and footboards
- Outdoor furniture
- Tables and chairs
- Upholstered furniture (not ripped, worn, broken, dated or faded)
- NO: damaged or structurally unsound furniture, sofa beds, futons, conference tables and chairs, baby furniture and cribs, mattresses and box springs, motorized, mechanical, and hospital beds, hutches and china cabinets, television armoires and entertainment centers, executive, metal, glass, hutch, or L-shaped desks
127 West Rodney French Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02744
Phone: (774) 271-8744
Email: info@handupus.org
- Mattresses
350 Brookline St.
Building WW15-182
Cambridge, MA 02139
Email fx@mit.edu for item approval
Pickup possible for sizable donations
- Furniture
- Household Items
- NO: mattresses, box springs, futons, large china hutches, exercise equipment, kids’ and baby items – see website for full list
102 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Sat: 9:30a-1:30p, Weekdays by appt
Additional info on Drop-offs
Or schedule a pickup for a low fee.
Pickup areas: Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Sharon, Sherborn, Walpole, and Westwood
- What We Accept page
- Furniture: mattresses & box springs (queen and smaller), couches, TV stands, coffee tables, dining tables, bookshelves, desks
- Kitchen: Pots, pans, mixing bowls, kitchen utensils, silverware, glasses/ mugs, plates/ bowls (NO wine racks or any plastic)
- Linens: sheet sets, blankets, towels, place mats, potholders, shower curtains (NO crib bedding, duvet covers, pillows, curtains, beach towels)
- Small Appliances: coffee makers, toasters, mixers, fans, irons, lamps, bagless vacuum cleaners, small clocks (NO Keurigs, robot vacuums, tech equipment, air conditioners)
- Misc Household Items: mirrors & framed wall art, laundry baskets & hampers, rugs, storage bins, hangers, indoor trashcans
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Furniture
- Antiques and Collectibles – furniture, lamps, bric-a-brac
- NO office furniture (large desks and conference tables)
Large Appliances
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Washers & Dryers
- Refrigerators
- Cooktops
- Stoves (freestanding, gas and electric)
- Ovens (gas and electric)
- Range hoods/Range tops
- Microwaves
- Air conditioners
- Small appliances
- Dishwashers (never installed/certified lead-free)*
- NO Items manufactured before 2014, dishwashers without their original paperwork including lead-free certification, items with any sign of mold or rust, any item that is still in use, not disconnected, or readily available at the time of donation
Books & Media
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Hardcover books
- Softcover books
- Magazines
- Records
- CDs
- DVDs
- Blu-rays
- NO: encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS tapes, cassette tapes
More Than Words
56 Felton Street Waltham, 02453
242 East Berkeley Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Or Donation Containers
- Gently used books, preferably 10 years or newer
- Textbooks 5 years or newer
- NO: older textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines/ journals,
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Books
- Magazines
- DVDs
- CDs, records, albums, casette tapes
- Video games
370 Pleasant St, Watertown 02472
1251 Worcester Rd, Framingham 01701
- Books
- DVDs
- Records, tapes & CDs
Old Baptist Church (Basement)
151 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
contact@solutionsatwork.org
617-576-0039
Tues/Wed/Thurs 10:30am-3:30pm
1st or 3rd Sat of the month 11am–3pm
Pickups can also be scheduled by reaching out to them.
- Kids books for ages 1-16
- Coloring books
- Multicultural books
- Parenting books
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Books – hardcover, paperback and current magazines
- Records, cassettes, and CDs
- DVDs and video games
- NO VHS tapes
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Books
Electronics & Tech
More Than Words
56 Felton Street Waltham, 02453
242 East Berkeley Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Or Donation Containers
- CD’s and DVD’s in their original cases with artwork
- LP Records in their original sleeves
- Video Games in their original cases with artwork and inserts
- NO: VHS or audio cassette tapes
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Books and media
- Electronics
- NO: computers or monitors
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Smart Flat screen TVs, CRT TV’s (certain models)
- DVD players, VHS players
- Hairdryers / Curlers / Straighteners
- Phones
- Radios, record players, stereos, speakers, tape decks,
- Surge Protectors
- NO computer equipment, cables, older model TVs, VHS tapes
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Stereos, radios, portable TV’s
- Small appliances
Toiletries
110 Evelyn Road, Needham 02494
82 Deerfield Road, Needham 02492
Leave all donations on the front porch or steps
- New TRAVEL SIZE toiletries
Contact for drop off and pickup options hello@thefosterbox.com
- NEW, unopened toiletries for babies and kids:
- Hair Care: Brushes / Combs / Shampoo / Conditioner / Oil
- Bath Soap
- Dental: Toothbrush / Kids Toothpaste / Floss
- Deodorant
- Baby Shampoo, Body Wash, Lotion, Nail Clippers
- Baby Wipes and Diaper Cream
- Diapers: Sizes Preemie-6
- Pull Ups: sizes 2T and up
Tools, Hardware & Building
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Tools: Hand tools, corded power tools, portable power tools
- Paint: Unopened containers of latex and oil-based paints and stains less than 10 years old, unspoiled, with no signs of rust or frost damage
- Lumber: plywood (half-sheet or bigger), milled lumber (4′ lengths or greater)
- Flooring: 5’x5′ or larger carpets in new condition, area rugs, new carpet padding, new vinyl and linoleum flooring (9 sqft feet or more), new hardwood or parquet flooring (9 sqft feet or more), new laminate flooring, (9sqft or more), new ceramic and stone tile (in-box only)
- Electrical: like-new plug outlets, switches, and other in-wall components, residential fittings, electrical wire
- Cabinets & Counters: individual intact cabinets, intact cabinet sets, marble and granite countertops (provided our staff and volunteers can safely lift and move them)
- Building Materials: rigid foam and fiberglass insulation, bricks, concrete blocks, shingles (full boxes, new), roofing material, metal roofing and gutters, architectural salvage items
- Doors & Windows: interior solid doors, french and glass doors, exterior doors, sliding glass doors with tracking and hardware, new never-installed windows, antique windows, interior and exterior shutters
- Plumbing: pedestal sinks, complete toilets, bathtubs, shower enclosures with all components, PVC, iron, and copper pipe, new faucets (2010 and later)
- Lighting: residential and commercial fixtures; LED lightbulbs new and in original package
- Hardware: nails, screws, and other fasteners in original box or otherwise sorted in quantity; floor, ceiling, and wall vents; other hardware in good condition
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Tools, including power tools
- Gardening and landscaping tools
Drop Off locations and pick up options are on the Vietnam Vets website
- Tools
Groceries & Food
Hopkinton drop off locations
- Donate Items list
- We can accept all store-bought food items, including refrigerated and frozen items if they are unopened and not expired
- Garden-grown produce which is always most welcome
- We cannot accept most homemade items
Specialty Categories
ARTS & CRAFTS
Make & Mend
21 Hawkins St.
Somerville, MA 02143
Donation hours:
Wed – Sat 10am-6pm
Large donations call ahead
Pickups within 10 mi of Boston
- Art-related books, sewing books
- Sketchbooks, scrapbooking paper, coloring books,
- Envelopes, cards, Post-it notes, stamps
- Fibers like thread, yarn and fabric
- Sewing notions, knitting + crochet tools, patterns, stencils
- Pencils, markers, paint, paintbrushes
- Cutting mats, jewelry making supplies
- NO: sewing machines, binders or large office supplies, clothing, furniture
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Full-size exercise equipment not in need of excessive assembly
- Hand exercise equipment
- NO: small exercise equipment or equipment that would require more than five minutes of assembly time
1230 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury 02132
500 Cochituate Rd, Framingham 01701
Route 20 East, Marlborough 01752
Other drop off locations
- Exercise and sporting goods
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Bicycles
- weights
- New workout equipment (within last couple years)
- NO vintage exercise equipment and sporting goods (ex: hockey pads, Nordic Track, out-of-date skis…)
GARDENING & LANDSCAPING TOOLS
Habitat for Humanity Restore Centers
Greater Boston
1580 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury 02132
(617) 327-1170
Greater Lowell
100 Chelmsford Road
Billerica 01862
(978) 215-9975
MetroWest / Ashland
310 Pond Street (Route 126)
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 799-9259
- Click a specific location for donation guidance
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden hand tools
- Gas outdoor tools with emptied gas tank
- Electric outdoor tools with cords and batteries intact
- NO: hot tubs, pools, trampolines, swing sets or playground equipment
33 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-325-5300
info@thriftshopofboston.org
Appointments Tues, Thur & Sat via online scheduling request or call
Pickups can also be scheduled
- Gardening and landscaping tools
