When it comes to decluttering and organizing your living space, there’s no time like the present! January might be Get Organized Month, and “spring cleaning” may be traditionally saved for springtime, but the truth is, any time of year is right for simplifying your life by purging unused and unwanted items from your home. Best of all, your unwanted things could help someone else complete their wardrobe or home furnishings, or even get back on their feet. That’s right—when you donate your used goods to a charitable organization, you’re helping people in need in your community.
So, what’s stopping you? Find out where to donate unwanted items today, and get started on refreshing your living space along with your outlook on life!
Where to Donate Household Items in Austin
Austin has a myriad of places to donated unwanted goods, including Austin clothing donation dropoff spots. All you have to decide is which charitable organization you’d like to benefit, and you’re off!
Here are just a few ideas of where to donate unwanted items near you:
Any Baby Can — ABC is a proud supporter of Any Baby Can’s efforts to help parents raise happy and healthy children. Any Baby Can provides in-home therapies, medical case management and support services to families with children who have cancer, developmental delays or other special needs. Donate your baby/children’s gear, including clothing, bedding, toys and arts-and-crafts supplies, by calling 512-454-3743 or emailing info@anybabycan.org; or check out the organization’s wish list to see what specific items are needed today.
The Arc of Texas, Austin Chapter — Donate your old computer and tech accessories, office gear, art supplies, or car or another vehicle to benefit children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Check out this organization’s wish list to see what specific items are needed now (items include office supplies, art supplies, gift cards and media gear). Call 512-476-7044 or email info@arcaustin.org to arrange for free pickup.
Caritas of Austin — Caritas is another organization which ABC supports as a part of its Community Involvement program. Caritas serves individuals and families in the Austin area who are experiencing poverty or don’t have a stable place to call home. Check out this organization’s wish list to see what specific items are needed today (including food, hygiene, kitchen and other household items along with furniture and gift cards). To make a donation or host a donation drive, contact Kevin Shaw at 512-646-1268 or kshaw@caritasofaustin.org.
Easter Seals — Donate your gently used clothing, toys, household goods and small furniture to any Austin-area Savers, which has partnered with this organization to help promote independence and create opportunities for people with disabilities. Easter Seals also accepts vehicle donations, and will pick up your donation items directly (for free); call 512-833-5119 or click here to schedule your free donation pickup.
Goodwill of Central Texas — Your donation will help stock merchandise in stores, fund job programs and help keep Austin and surrounding areas green. This organization accepts gently used clothes, furniture and household items as well as vehicle donations. You can drop off clothing and smaller items at a donation bin near you, drop off goods of any size at a Goodwill store near you or schedule a free pickup online.
Hope Family Thrift Store — Accepting donations of gently used clothing, shoes, household items and furniture to benefit individuals and families affected by disaster. Smaller items can be dropped off at the store (map), or you can schedule a furniture pickup online. Click here for more information or email manager@hopefamilythrift.org.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Your donation of furniture, appliances, building materials, clothing, electronics and more (check out the full list of what’s accepted) helps eliminate poverty housing in Central Texas. Dropping off your items is easy: Just bring your items to the ReStore (map) between 9 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. If you would prefer a free donation pickup, call 512-478-2165 ext. 215 or click here to fill out the online request form.
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Texas Chapter — Your donation of clothing, bedding and household items to a Family Thrift Store near you will benefit disabled veterans. This organization also accepts vehicle donations. You can schedule a free donation pickup by calling 512-443-3336.
Recycled Reads for Austin Libraries — Your donation of gently used books, e-readers, tablets and media of all kinds (except magazines) will benefit the Austin Public Library. Donations are by appointment during business hours (Thursday from noon to 8 PM, or Friday through Sunday from noon to 6 PM); call 512-974-7460 for more information.
The SAFE Alliance — Formerly known as SafePlace, this organization has merged with the Austin Children’s Shelter to become the SAFE Alliance (SAFE stands for Stop Abuse For Everyone). Donate your used electronics, including cell phones, laptops, e-readers, iPods and more, to benefit individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence. This organization also accepts new or gently used items from their wish lists along with gift cards and vehicle donations. All donations can be delivered to the SAFE Donation Warehouse & Resource Center. Contact spcommunityrelations@safeaustin.org for more information.
Salvation Army of Austin — Your donation of gently used clothing, furniture, appliances, household goods and more will benefit Austin-area men and women in need. The Salvation Army also accepts vehicle donations. Click here to find a dropoff location near you or to schedule a free donation pickup.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store — Accepting clothing, shoes, books, furniture and household items to benefit families in need in the Austin area. Drop off your items at the store (map) Monday through Saturday between 9 AM and 7 PM.
Are you inspired to clear out your closets and turn your clutter into a good cause?
ABC Makes Life Easier On Homeowners
ABC Home & Commercial Services has been making life easier for Texans for over 60 years and supporting charitable organizations here in Austin. As the largest independently-owned pest control company in the state, ABC knows that pests love clutter, since it provides them with more places to hide. So not only does getting rid of unneeded household items free up space in your home and help others in our community, but it also provides a less welcoming environment for unwanted pests. That’s something we can all agree is good for everyone.
