Small Appliances

Working or broken

• Blender
• Can opener
• Coffee maker
• Dehumidifier
• Electric heater, small
• Fan
• Food processor
• Lamps or small lighting fixtures
• Microwave oven
• Mini fridges
• Mixer
• Toaster
• Toaster oven
• Slow cooker
• Waffle iron

FURNITURE

Gently used condition (Ask yourself: would someone else want this in their home?) NO BROKEN FURNITURE 

• Bed frames
• Chairs/seating (bean bag, ottoman, recliner, stools, rocking chairs)
• Chests
• Coat racks
• Couches, sofas
• Desks
• Dresser
• Futons
• Headboards
• Nightstands
• Tables (coffee table, dining table, side table, TV tray tables)

Bedding, Linens, and towels

Like new, gently used OR well-loved (minor stains/tears)

NO wet, moldy or heavily soiled textiles

Please wash towels/sheets

• Bed sheets
• Bed skirts
• Bedspreads, comforters, duvet covers/inserts
• Curtains
• Mattress toppers
• Pillows
• Pillowcases
• Towels, wash cloths

Cleaning supplies

Opened and non-opened products

• Broom, dustpan
• Dish soap
• Dishwasher detergent or tabs
• Disinfectant
• Dish wand
• Dryer sheets
• Glass cleaner
• Gloves
• Hand soap
• Laundry detergent
• Mop, bucket
• Sponges (unused)
• Toilet bowl cleaner
• Vacuum
• Wood cleaner

BIKES & ACCESSORIES

• Bicycles, accepted in any condition
• Tire pumps
• Bike locks
• Helmets

CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES

Like new, gently used OR minor stains/tears. Please wash clothing.

• Accessories: belts, hats, jewelry, purses, scarves, sunglasses, ties
• Clothing: athletic wear, dresses, jackets, jeans, pants, shorts, socks, suits, tops
• Outerwear: coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves
• Shoes: in a pair or a single

DECOR, KNICKKNACKS, SEASONAL DÉCOR

• Bulletin boards, thumbtacks
• Mirrors
• Picture frames
• Posters
• Wall hangings
• String lights
• Seasonal (e.g. Christmas tree, ornaments)
• Sunglasses, freebies

Electronics & Media

Broken electronics with a cord are also accepted, as they can be recycled

• Books, CDs, DVDs
• Computer screens and hard drives
• Cords, plugs, power strips
• DVD players
• Game consoles and controllers
• Headphones
• Microphones
• Laptops
• Phones
• Speakers
• Stereos
• TVs

Kitchen/Cooking Items

• Baking pans, sheets and dishes
• Bottle, can opener, corkscrew
• Cutting board
• Dish towels
• Dishes
• Food storage containers (clean)
• Ice cube trays
• Funnel
• Knives (please enclose in a box and label)
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons or cups
• Oven mitts, potholders
• Pots and pans
• Skillets
• Silverware
• Scissors
• Spatula
• Strainer
• Tongs
• Water bottles
• Whisk

Mattresses

Please bring in protective sheet or cover, if possible. Do not drag it across the ground.

Must meet ALL the following requirements

• Less than 5 years old
• No stains
• No smells or odors
• No rips or tears
• You'd feel comfortable giving this to someone you know

Misc. household, Other

• Books
• Clothes hangers
• Coolers
• Plastic storage containers (with or without lids)
• Rugs (NO wet, moldy or heavily soiled rugs)
• Shower curtains
• Shower caddies
• Trash cans (must be clean)

Office/art and craft supplies

• Binders, dividers
• Computer paper
• Crayons
• Folders
• Glue sticks
• Index cards
• Markers
• Notebooks, journals (unused)
• Pencils, pens
• Poster board
• Scissors

Pantry Items

Opened products are okay

• Aluminum foil
• Coffee filters
• Cooking spray, oil
• Napkins
• Paper plates
• Paper towels
• Plastic baggies (e.g. Ziploc)
• Plastic wrap
• Plastic spoons, forks, knives
• Tissue boxes

Toiletry, medical and hygiene products

Prescription medication not accepted (visit austintexas.gov/drugs for disposal options)

• Beauty products (opened ok)
• Braces (foot, wrist, hand)
• Cotton balls, q-tips
• Crutches
• Emergen-c
• Hair products (brushes, appliances, hair dye, hairspray, etc.)
• Feminine hygiene products
• First aid supplies (band aids, ointment, gauze, etc.)
• Lotion (opened ok)
• Rolls of toilet paper
• Shampoo, conditioner (opened ok)
• Soap, body or face wash (opened ok)
• Sunscreen (opened ok)
• Tootbrushes, toothpaste (new only)

Unopened food items

Must be non-perishable

• Canned fruit, vegetables, soup
• Beans
• Macaroni and cheese
• Pasta, ramen
• Rice
• Spices
• Tea bags
• Tuna, canned or packets
• Baking supplies

Not Accepted

• Bags of trash
• Construction materials
• Broken, damaged, torn or heavily soiled furniture (including pet hair)
• Heavily soiled or wet textiles or rugs
• Large appliances
• Prescription medications