Where to Take Donations in New Jersey

Your comprehensive guide to donating unwanted items to organizations that will put them to good use. Every item deserves a second chance to be loved and appreciated.

Click on any category below to expand and see donation locations for that item type.

Local Buy Nothing or Freecycle Facebook Groups

Perfect for any items in good condition. Search for "[Your City] Buy Nothing" on Facebook.

Working Appliances

  • Local Thrift Stores - Call ahead to confirm they accept large appliances
  • Habitat For Humanity ReStore - Working appliances only

Broken Electronics

See our recycling page for proper disposal options.

  • Local Thrift Stores - Most accept baby items in good condition
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Baby furniture and gear

Gently Used Linens

  • Howard's Mission - Sheets, blankets, pillows
  • The Hazel Project - Blankets in fall/winter for homeless outreach

Any Condition Linens

  • Local Animal Shelters - Randolph Animal Shelter, St. Huberts, 11th Hour Rescue

Complete Games & Puzzles

  • Your Local Library - Many libraries have game collections
  • Denville Book Barn - Accepts games and puzzles
  • Thrift Stores - Ensure all pieces are included
  • Thrift Stores - Most locations accept books
  • Denville Book Barn - Specializes in used books
  • VFW Dropbox - Convenient drop-off location
  • Habitat for Humanity - Accepts usable building materials
  • ARCMorris - Building supply donations
  • Project Self-sufficiency - Home improvement materials
  • Howard's Mission - Tents, sleeping bags, camping equipment
  • Thrift Stores - Outdoor and camping gear

Playable Condition

  • Denville Book Barn - Accepts CDs and DVDs that play properly
  • Howard's Mission - All seasons, especially needed in fall/winter
  • Jersey Battered Women's Shelter - Helpsy Donation Bin at 100 North Road in Chester, NJ (behind the EMT building)
  • Family Promise of Morris County - View Wish List
  • Moms Helping Moms Foundation - Donation Info
  • Local Food Pantries - Kitchen items for families in need

See our recycling page for proper electronics disposal and recycling options.

Prescription Glasses

  • Lions Club Collection Bin - Located at Habitat Restore in Randolph

Any Condition

  • VFW Building Dropbox - Carrell Road in Randolph
  • Flemington Furs - Accepts fur coat donations
  • Market Street Mission - Pickup from ground level only
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Pickup from ground level only
  • Furniture Assist in Springfield - Pickup available

Alternative: Local Buy Nothing groups or contact Mike the Junkman for removal

See Boardgames/Puzzles section above.

  • Jersey Battered Women's Shelter - Helpsy Donation Bin at 100 North Road in Chester, NJ
  • Local Thrift Stores - General household goods
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Home goods and decor
  • Friends of the Summit Library - Drop off at circulation desk

Tip: Unworn jewelry can be redesigned - Jalpa Pandit Jewelry

โš ๏ธ Cannot be donated - Makeup must be thrown away for health and safety reasons.

  • Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry - Visit Website
  • Presbyterian Churches - Drop-off at churches in Denville and Bedminster
  • Roxbury Social Services - Donation Info
  • Local Animal Shelters - Randolph Animal Shelter, St. Huberts, 11th Hour Rescue
  • Thrift Stores - Pet accessories and supplies
  • Project Self-Sufficiency - Formal dress program
  • Becca's Closet - Prom dress donations
  • Local Libraries - Many libraries accept puzzle donations
  • Denville Book Barn - Used puzzles
  • Local Thrift Stores - Ensure all pieces are included
  • Denville Book Barn - Vinyl records
  • Local Thrift Stores - Music collections

Local Food Pantries

  • Interfaith Food Pantry - Morris Plains
  • Table of Hope - Morristown
  • Soles 4 Souls Drop-off Bins - At DSW Locations
  • Thrift Stores - Clean, wearable shoes
  • Soles 4 Souls Drop-off Bins - At DSW Locations
  • Thrift Stores - Clean, wearable sneakers
  • Buy Nothing Groups - Local Facebook groups
  • Roxbury Social Services - Donation Info