During the holiday season, waste increases in all areas: food, clothing, electronics, furnishings. This comes at a great cost to our environment and budgets. Before sending goods to a landfill, get them into a new home for another person to use! See our list of local charities that will accept your items, whether you’re looking to give away furniture in St. Louis or make television donations in St. Charles.
Organizations Accepting Donations
For more information on hours of operation, dropoff or pick up fees and an accepted items list, please contact the organization directly. This list is not a comprehensive list of all organizations that pick up donations. To find more options near you, search our recycling database.
American Kidney Fund [www.kidneyfund.org]
Phone: 314-968-9768
Address: 101 Kenrick Plaza Shrewsbury, MO 63119
Accepted Items: Antiques, baby accessories, bikes, books, CDs, records, clothing, computers, electronics, fabric, gas-powered tools, housewares, jewelry, luggage, artwork, small appliances, refrigerators under 48”, small furniture, toys, shoes, wire hangers, car, truck, van, boat, campers and RVs.
Habitat for Humanity St. Louis’ ReStore [www.habitatstl.org]
Phone: 314-678-4576
Address: 3763 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
Accepted Items: Household, building, and construction materials in good condition, including never-opened paint cans, doors and windows, plumbing and electrical fixtures, lumber, appliances, cabinets, hardware and roofing materials.
International Institute [www.iistl.org]
Phone: 314-773-9090 (ext. 174 or ext. 145)
Address: 3401 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO 63118
Accepted Items: Working appliances (microwaves, vacuums, heaters), children’s books, clean linens, toys, sporting goods, cookware, unused diapers, baby products, household cleaners and clean furniture.
MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries [mersgoodwill.org]
Phone: 314-371-1296
Address: 4200 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
Accepted Items: Vehicles, power tools, home electronics (DVD player, computer, VCR, game consoles, cameras, CD players, cell phones), linens, clothing, shoes, home décor, toys, books, small appliances and cookware.
Miriam Switching Post [www.miriamswitchingpost.org]
Phone: 314-646-7737
Address: 292 Hanley Ind. Court Brentwood, MO 63144
Accepted Items: Furniture, patio furniture, antiques, lamps, mirrors, artwork, china, crystal, silverware, jewelry, table linens, décor, coffee table books and cook books.
Salvation Army [stlsalvationarmy.org]
Phone: 314-535-2000
Address: 4121 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
Accepted Items: Household goods, clothing, vehicles, large and small furniture.
St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Louis [svdpstlouis.org]
Phone: 314-881-6006
Address: 4928 Christy Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63116
Accepted Items: Clothing, large and small appliances, kitchenware (pots, pans, glasses), hospital equipment, home goods (rugs, artwork, mirrors), furniture (lamps, bedroom sets, outdoor furniture), electronics (computers, DVD, phones), unopened toiletries and food.
Vietnam Veterans of America [www.clothingdonations.org]
Phone: 314-423-8823
Address: 9715 St. Charles Rock Rd. Breckenridge Hills, MO 63114
Accepted Items: Baby items, bedding, bikes, books, clothing, curtains, jewelry, kitchenware, shoes, small furniture, small appliances, tools and toys.
Wheels For Wishes [missouri.wheelsforwishes.org]
Phone: 314-205-9474
Address: 13523 Barrett Parkway Dr. Ste. 241 Ballwin, MO 63021
Accepted Items: Car, boat, motorcycle and RV.
16 Comments
Hi- I am looking to recycle 4 kitchen chairs which are slightly broken (need seats replaced) but are otherwise solid wood chairs. Is there a place to recycle and refurbish items like these here in St. Louis ? Thanks!!
Yes! You can take them to Perennial: https://perennialstl.org/
I am looking for a location where I can take old vcr and television
There are a lot of places to recycle a VCR and television. Visit our recycling database to search for a nearby location at STLCityRecycles.com/database. Thanks for recycling!
Hi
we are looking to find a place to donate plastic bottles, bags , cans, card board , papers .
please help me .
thank you
Hello. Most of these items can be put in the single stream recycling. There aren’t any organizations that take plastic bottles, bags, cans, cardboard or paper for donation. Empty plastic bottles and containers, paper bags, metal food and beverage cans, cardboard and paper can be recycled at a Blue Bin dropoff location (find a location here), or taken to Earth Circle Recycling. Plastic bags and wrap can be taken back to a local grocery or retail store. You can find a location here. Thank you!
I am looking to donate cleaning supplies which have never been open and new mops, brooms
Hi Donna! Since these items haven’t been opened and are brand new, they could be taken to a thrift store such as St. Vincent de Paul or Goodwill. There may be some local shelters (St. Patrick’s Center downtown will take them) that could use them as well. Thanks for recycling responsibly and keeping items out of the landfill! 😀
I would like to donate for re-purposing purposes (not just recycling) a laptop, i-phones and kindle devices In St. Louis or St. Louis County. Thanks for any help!
Hi! Check out our Beyond the Blue Bin database to search for places to take these items. https://stlcityrecycles.com/resources/database/
I would like to donate a large, heavy full length unframed mirror
If the mirror is in okay condition and you are able to transport it, local donation hubs such as Habitat for Humanity or the Salvation Army take these items. For more information visit our websites home page to search for recycling and disposal information in your municipality.
I have an electric leaf blower that no longer works. It has lots of plastic parts that probably don’t belong in single stream recycling. Any thoughts?
Great question! The proper way to recycle a leaf blower is to first drain the oil and/or gas inside then it can be brought to a House Hold Hazard Waste facility. Visit the website http://www.hhwstl.com/locations for locations and drop off reservations. For more information on how to recycle other similar items, visit our website stlcityrecycles.com to search ‘what goes where’ powered by http://www.recyclecoach.com
Have you ever considered the environmental impact of constantly buying new items and disposing of old ones? How can we shift our mindset towards more sustainable consumption practices to reduce waste and protect our planet’s resources?
Absolutely, thank you for this question. There are many ways in which we can begin to make sustainable choices on a daily basis. These can vary from person to person but some to consider include considering ways in which you can reduce and reuse. Think about every purchase, considering the product’s lifecycle, materials, and environmental impact. One easy start is to cut down on single use plastics and up your recycling game! Check out our resources on the homepage of our website to strengthen your recycling knowledge and arm yourself with the tools to start creating a more sustainable lifestyle. See our latest blog post for more ways you can make sustainable choices this holiday season and beyond.