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	New Homes for Old Stuff Don’t toss reusable stuff into the trash. Donating or selling used items in good condition helps those in need, provides a source of revenue for charitable organizations or yourself, and may even give you a tax deduction. Purchasing used goods can also save you some money. Tips for getting rid of stuff Where to donate Please note: Our mention of organizations does not constitute an endorsement. If you find any outdated information, or would like to suggest additional listings, please email NYCWasteLe$$. Tips for getting rid of your unwanted stuff Visit NYC Stuff Exchange to learn where to donate, buy, or sell used goods in NYC. Check the Calendar of Events to find local donation drives, book fairs, rummage sales, and swap meets sponsored by tax-exempt organizations. Donate to charitable or nonprofit organizations and thrift stores. Visit NYC Stuff Exchange to find the one nearest you, or see listings of where to donate below. Check charity websites to see if they have a Wish List posted. Organize donation drives at work, school, or at home and prearrange with a large charitable organization, such as Goodwill Industries or the Salvation Army, to pick up the collected materials at a designated time. Promote your drive on the NYC Stuff Exchange Calendar of Events. (See the note about textile recyclers in clothing.) Check out the NYC Service website for other places where New Yorkers can donate goods. Sell or give away items through a free online materials exchange service like craigslist or Freecycle, or use an internet auction site, such as eBay. Visit NYC Stuff Exchange to find a list of online materials exchange services. Participate in a Swap-O-Rama event where people swap donated clothes. Check out the Swap-O-Rama-Rama website for more info on swapping programs and events. Sell items at a stoop sale, or by posting a flyer on local bulletin boards. Organize a multi-building sale with your neighbors. Bring old linens to animal shelters . Towels, sheets, and blankets — even if they're ripped or stained — can be used for animal bedding. They will also accept pet supplies and pet food, as well as a variety of other items. Businesses can exchange materials via NY WasteMatch, a NYC Department of Sanitation sponsored program that facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Send it back to the manufacturer or retailer for resale, refurbishing, or recycling. Some product take-back programs incentivize the return of items by offering coupons, credit, or discounts. Where to donate materials Here is a quick list of some organizations that accept donations. Remember, call before you go, and bring only the type of items they request. This is not a complete list. ALSO search NYC Stuff Exchange for additional listings. GENERAL DONATIONS: general donations appliances, books, clothing, electronics, furniture, housewares, linens, sporting goods, toys SPECIALTY ITEMS: animal bedding and pet supplies art supplies books cars cell phones children’s items clothing computers construction materials: fixtures, lumber and trim, paint eyeglasses food furniture-home furniture-office medication & medical equipment musical instruments sporting goods theatrical toner cartridges GENERAL DONATIONS ALSO SEE listings for animal bedding and pet supplies since animal shelters often request a variety of items. Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. NY WasteMatch unwanted, surplus, or used business supplies, furniture, and equipment City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 (212) 650-5832 This free materials exchange service is sponsored by the NYC Department of Sanitation. WasteMatch facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Catholic Charities Community Services Thrift Store clothing, housewares, furniture Bronx 402 E. 152nd St. Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 292-9090 Brooklyn/Queens 9039 189th St. Hollis, NY 11423 8956 162nd St. Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 217-1238 Manhattan 1011 1st Ave., Fl 7 New York, NY 10022 (212) 371-1000 510 West 165th St. New York, NY 10032 (212) 568-0091 Donations are used for distribution to those in need and for resale in a low-cost thrift store to both supply quality items at low cost to the neighborhood and to raise money for on-site programs including a Back to Work program. Pick-up services available for donations in Manhattan. Call for donation times and drop-off locations. Goodwill Industries of Greater New York, Inc. appliances, books, clothing, computers, electronics, furniture, housewares, sporting goods 4-21 27 Avenue Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 728-5400 Proceeds from thrift stores provide vocational, youth, and community development services for people with disabilities and other special needs. Call or check their website for donation times and drop-off locations. Housing Works antiques, art, books, designer clothing, furniture, housewares, records (212) 366-0820 x 2 Drop off items at any store location; they will pick up furniture. These thrift stores raise money to provide housing, health and support services for homeless people living with HIV and AIDS. Call or check their website for donation times and drop-off locations Inwood House toys, maternity and baby clothing, men's professional clothing, home and office furniture, electronics, baby furniture. Check their donation policy. 320 E 82nd St. New York, NY 10028 (212) 861-4400, ext. 270 Established in 1830, Inwood House is a nationally recognized leader and innovator in teen pregnancy prevention, youth development and family support. New York City Rescue Mission books, men’s clothing, computers, working electronics, housewares 90 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013 (212) 226-6214 Items that can’t be used at this homeless shelter are passed along to the courts system or others. Partnership for the Homeless — Furnish a Future appliances, art, electronics, household furniture, housewares, linens, rugs 476 Jefferson Street Brooklyn, NY 11207 (718) 875-5353 This organization supplies donated household items to families leaving the streets or shelter system for new homes. Prison Families Community Forum c/o CCR-NY holiday gifts, school supplies, toiletries 666 Broadway 6th Floor New York, NY 10012 (914) 643-4528 This organization supplies toiletries, school supplies, and holiday gifts to families of the incarcerated as part of their support network. Salvation Army appliances, cars, clothing, electronics, furniture, housewares, sporting goods 120 West 14 Street New York, NY 10011-7393 (800) 95-TRUCK (87825) Autos: (888) 999-ARMY (2769) South Beach Psychiatric Center Thrift Shop men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing; household and decorative items 777 Seaview Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 (718) 667-2440 Society of St. Vincent de Paul appliances, cars, clothing, electronics, furniture, housewares, sporting goods 191 Joralemon Street #4 Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 625-1400 Call for donation times and drop-off locations back to top ANIMAL BEDDING AND PET SUPPLIES Organizations that help animals often have "wish lists" posted on their websites listing types of items that they need including: old linens, cleaning supplies, office supplies, fans, etc. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for animal bedding at adoption center: sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, comforters (no clothes) 424 East 92 Street New York, NY 10128 (between York and First Avenue) (212)876-7700 x 4120 Adoption Center: Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 11am-5pm Animal Care & Control of New York City towels/blankets, animal toys, dog collars and leashes, puppy/kitten formula, animal nursing bottles, dog crates, grooming tools, bird cages, heating pads/lamps, aquariums, small refrigerators, new fabric Visit their Get Involved page (and click "wish list") for more info. AC&C runs animal shelters in each borough. Visit their contact page to find out about shelter locations and hours. Animal Haven Shelter, Inc. cat trees, cat beds, bath towels, sheets, blankets, canned cat and dog food, cat carriers Visit the wish list section of their donations page for more info. Animal Haven runs a shelter in Flushing, Queens, as well as two in Manhattan. Check their website for shelter locations and hours. Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition heavy duty electrical extension cords, floor fans, buckets, can openers, bleach, paper towels, steel wool pads Visit their donations page for more info. BARC runs a shelter in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Check their website for complete location information. City Critters animal carriers, humane traps, cages, towels, cat food, cat dishes, scratching posts, litter boxes Visit their how you can help and contact pages for more info. The Humane Society of New York towels, sheets, blankets, pet beds, dog and cat food, cleaning supplies, various pet supplies, tennis balls, computers, various office supplies, G-rated videos about animals, free-standing fans Visit their wish list and contact pages for more info. S.A.V.E Animal Rescue cat and dog food, cat carriers, animal cages Visit their donations page for more info. Stray from the Heart sheets and towels, dog crates/food/beds/treats/toys/bowls, leashes and collars, office supplies Visit their wish list for more info Urban Cat League cat food/trees/litter boxes/carriers/toys, straw, building materials Visit their wish list and contact pages for more info. back to top ART SUPPLIES Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) art supplies, new books, computers & software, office furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, science equipment, sporting goods 30 West 26 Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010 (646) 638-0565 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools. Retech Inc. art supplies 165 East 36 Street New York, NY 10016 (212) 889-1984 / (917) 686-6190 Retech Inc. runs community building and art workshops for kids and adults using industrial discards and repurposed technology. back to top BOOKS ALSO SEE general donations. All Brooklyn Public Library branches, the Queens Public Library - Central Library, and various New York Public Library branches accept books and other media for donations. Contact individual branch libraries in to find out whether and which books are accepted for donation. Pickups are available in Manhattan by calling (212) 576-0040. The ARCH, Inc. new or gently used books, CDs, DVDs, LPs, VHS tapes, and magazines appropriate for children or adults 43 West 24 St #8B New York, NY 10010 (212) 924-0718 The ARCH, Inc. helps increase literacy access by bringing resources, reading-to-children, and fundraising book programs to areas that lack books. Pick up is available. Children for Children gently used children’s books 985 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10021 (212) 759-1462 Label “Children for Children”and drop off at the above address to help fill classroom needs in under-resourced NYC communities. Housing Works Used Book Café new or good condition books 126 Crosby Street New York, NY 10012 (212) 334-3324 No magazines or textbooks. The café raises money to provide housing, health and support services for homeless people living with HIV and AIDS. International Book Project dictionaries, literature, practical agriculture books, grammar books 1440 Delaware Avenue Lexington, KY 40505 (888) 999-BOOK (2665) Send books plus $3.00 per pound donation to cover shipping costs. Call to organize book drives. PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) art supplies, new books, computers & software, office furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, science equipment 30 West 26 Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010 (646) 638-0565 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools. Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project (PREP) new and gently used books, educational materials, books on tape and videotapes 145 Nassau Street #3D New York, NY 10038 (212) 349-6741 email: info@prisonreader.org Donated materials are distributed to adult and juvenile prison libraries in New York State. Call or email for drop-off information. back to top CARS Most organizations also accept light trucks, motorcycles, boats, and other vehicles. Your vehicle does not need to be in running order to donate it. Contact the organization about pick-up arrangements and documents required. America’s Car Donation Charity Center This site links you to charities that will accept your used vehicle. (800) 513-6560 American Lung Association (800) 577-LUNG Cars for Kids (877) 527-7454 Donation benefits at-risk youth. Kidney Foundation (800) 488-CARS Outreach Center's "Cars for Kids" Donation Program 3011 Avenue K Brooklyn, NY 11210 (800) 515-6789 Salvation Army (888) 999-ARMY (2769) Society of St. Vincent de Paul 191 Joralemon Street #4 Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 625-1400 Call for donation times and drop-off locations Volunteers of America 340 West 85 Street New York, NY 10024 (800) 899-0089 back to top CELL PHONES ALSO SEE electronics recycling There are hundreds of companies that will help your organization raise funds by collecting cell phones and printer cartridges for recycling. Search the internet for "cell phone + recycling + fundraising". Visit take it back nyc! to find out how to sell or trade-in used cell phones. 911 Cell Phone Bank cell phones and accessories 4551 NW 44th Ave Ocala, FL 34491 (866) 290-7864 Works with law enforcement to provide 911 emergency cell phones and urgent care funds from cell phone recycling. Check their website for drop-off locations. Call2Recycle cell phones and accessories The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s Call2Recycle program collects cell phones and accessories at Radio Shack, Sears, Target, and local wireless and hardware retailers. Useable phones are refurbished for donation and all other are recycled, with a portion of proceeds going to charitable organizations. Visit their website for NYC drop-off locations. Call To Protect mail your cell phone, with battery and charger, to: CALL TO PROTECT 2555 Bishop Circle West Dexter, MI 48130-1563 Through the CTIA Wireless Foundation’s Call to Protect program, wireless phones are programmed with emergency numbers and given to victims of domestic violence. Cell Phones for Soldiers mail your cell phones, battery chargers, and accessories by printing a pre-paid shipping label, or drop off your items at an AT&T Wireless store or other dropoff location. Proceeds from recycled items are used to distribute prepaid phone cards to American troops overseas. Charitable Recycling Program 794-A Industrial Court Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (888) 300-1052 x301 Working phones are redistributed and funds donated to your charity of choice; non-working cell phones are recycled. Cingular Recycling Programs cell phones and accessories Program accepts every wireless phone and accessory. Phones deemed repairable are restored. Phones that cannot be repaired are sent for the recycling of plastics and precious metals. CollectiveGood CollectiveGood, Inc. 4508 Bibb Blvd., Suite B10 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 856-9021 CollectiveGood partners with local organizations to recycle or redistribute unwanted cell phones to organizations in need. They have drop-off locations in all Staples stores and offer free postage for shipping via their web site. Cure Recycling cell phones, ink jet and toner cartridges Proceeds from recycled items are donated to CURE Childhood Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through research, education, and support of patients and their families. Eco-Cell cell phones and accessories Eco-Cell partners with organizations to set up recycling collections. Proceeds are donated to the participating organization. See their webiste for a list of participating organizations and drop-off locations. The Funding Factory cell phones, toner cartridges 2101 West 12 Street Erie, PA 16505 (888) 883-8237 Provides a recycling outlet and fundraising opportunity for schools and nonprofit organizations that collect unwanted cell phones and toner cartridges. GRC Wireless Recycling GRC sponsors cell phone fundraising, cell phone donation, and recycling for businesses and individuals. Lifespire, Inc. cell phones, toner cartridges Gotham Plaza 159 East 125 Street New York, NY 10035 (212) 360-5600 184-10 Jamaica Avenue, 5th Floor Hollis, NY 11423 (718) 454-2700 2435 Harway Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 946-6000 930 Willowbrook Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (718)494-7542 Non-profit organization providing work opportunities for adults with disabilities. RecycleforUS.com Consumers and businesses can mail in their old cell phone for recycling or bring them to the nearest drop-off location. If brough to a drop-off location, the net reclamation value of collected cell phones is donated to the host business, government agency or non-profit organization. Sprint Project Connect cell phones and accessories Cell phone donations are accepted at Sprint Stores and participating Easter Seals locations. Donations are either resold or recycled, with a portion of proceeds going to Easter Seals and the National Organization on Disability. Verizon HopeLine HopeLine Program c/o Verizon Wireless 1776 East Ellsworth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (800) 426-2790 Donations accepted by mail or at your local Verizon Wireless Communications Stores; they purchase wireless phones and donate airtime for victims of domestic violence. back to top CHILDREN’S ITEMS ALSO SEE general donations Army Volunteers in Iraq new and gently used stuffed animals. To request the kit, call the USPS at 1-800-610-8734 (Packing Supply)Choose your language (1 for English, 2 for Spanish)Choose option 1 (For Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Global Express)When you reach an agent, request CAREKIT04. Tonya Myrick USACE-GRS APO-AE 09331 US soldiers will give stuffed animals to Iraqi children. The free mailing supply kit lets you send items to military personnel, which includes boxes, tape, labels and custom forms. You still need pay a nominal fee for postage (it's a domestic rate). Baby Buggy new and gently used infant and toddler clothing, bedding, furniture, and gear (212) 736-1777 Organization collecting and redistributing infant and toddler items to families in need. Children’s Hope Foundation children’s items; see wish list 11 Park Place, Suite 1203 New York, NY 10007 (212) 235-5133 City Harvest baby formula and baby food 575 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 (917) 351-8700 Collects and distributes fresh, prepared, canned, and packaged food. Inwood House toys, clothing (newborn through early teens), baby furniture (including cribs, strollers, and car seats), maternity clothing. Check their donation policy. 320 East 82 Street New York, NY 10028 (212) 861-4400, ext. 270 Established in 1830, Inwood House is a nationally recognized leader and innovator in teen pregnancy prevention, youth development and family support. K.I.D.S. (Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc.) new and overstock children's clothes, toys, shoes, beds, books, art supplies, and other children’s products (donations are only accepted from retail outlets and businesses) 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3801 New York, NY 10118 (212) 279-5493 (800) 266-3314 toll free Distributes donated juvenile products to nonprofit agencies. Room to Grow new or nearly new toys, clothing, books, and equipment (bedding, high chairs, strollers, swings), for children under age three. Check their donation policy. 54 West 21 Street #401 New York, NY 10010 (212) 620-7800 Provides parents in poverty with essential items for their growing babies, and offers one-on-one parenting guidance to ensure their child's healthy start in life. SAFE (Stuffed Animals For Emergencies) new and gently used stuffed animals and toys. Contact a local chapter by visiting their website to find out where to donate. SAFE volunteers collect new and gently used stuffed animals and toys to be redistributed to Police, Fire & Rescue, Ambulance Services, Children's Homes, Hospitals, Life Flight, and other emergency organizations. These emergency organizations use the stuffed animals to ease the children's nerves and calm their fears. back to top CLOTHING ALSO SEE general donations, take-back programs, and recyclers and vendors (Note: some commercial textile recyclers solicit used clothing & linens through drop-boxes and collection drives. They resell your used goods for profit and recycle the remainder, giving a token share to charity. Your "donations" are not tax-deductible, but at least your items are removed from the waste stream.) Bottomless Closet professional, clean, new or gently worn women's work clothing, including: suits (skirts or pants), blouses, sweaters, jackets, coats, scarves, shoes, purses, briefcases, costume jewelry, and new pantyhose 545 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 (212)563-2499 Promotes economic self-sufficiency by providing interview skills, business clothing, and ongoing career development and support programs to economically disadvantaged New York City women. Career Gear new or nearly new interview-appropriate men’s clothing 120 Broadway, 30th Floor New York City, NY 10271 (212)577-6190 Organization provides clean, contemporary, interview-appropriate clothing, and follow-up career support services to men graduating from skill-training programs. Call for donation times and drop-off locations. Only clothing donations from corporate suit drives, manufacturers, and retailers are accepted. Individual clothing donations are not accepted. Costume Collection period clothing (prior to 1950) and theatrical costumes 601 West 26 Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 989-5855 Accepts donations of clothing dating from 1950 and earlier, and theatrical costumes; rents costumes at discount to nonprofit theater groups. Dress for Success new or nearly new interview-appropriate women’s skirt and pant suits, blouses, blazers, and shoes 32 East 31 Street, Suite 602 New York, New York 10016 (212) 545-DSNY Not-for-profit organization that helps low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. Call or check their website for donation events, times and drop-off locations. NY Cares coats 214 West 29 Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 228-5000 Every December, the New York Cares Coat Drive collects coats at NYC Police precincts and participating businesses, for distribution to New York City’s neediest. The Religious Society of Friends seasonally appropriate clothing for men, women, and children 110 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212) 777-8866 Call for donation times. Shoe4Africa running shoes, running shirts, and shorts Urban Athletics uptown store on 1291 Madison Avenue accepts donations during the first week of the month. Call ahead (212-828-1906) before dropping off any shoes or clothing. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page of the Shoe4Africa website to find out how you can mail packages yourself. Sending just one pair of running shoes can make a big difference to someone's life. Soles4Souls gently worn shoes Soles4Souls facilitates the donations of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Shoe companies, retailers, and individuals can donate footwear (both new and used). Drop-off locations throughout NYC. back to top COMPUTERS ALSO SEE general donations, electronics recycling, manufacturer and retailer take-back programs, and recycling vendors. NY WasteMatch unwanted, surplus, or used business supplies, furniture, and equipment City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 (212) 650-5832 This free materials exchange service is sponsored by the NYC Department of Sanitation. WasteMatch facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. National Cristina Foundation computers and peripherals in working condition; Pentium level computers only Accepts used computers that are then recycled or refurbished and placed with educational and nonprofit organizations. Non-Profit Computing office furnishings and equipment, computers, telephones (212) 759-2368 Call this used computer brokerage, which matches donors with nonprofit recipients, such as educational institutions and government agencies. PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) art supplies, new books, computers, office furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, science equipment 30 West 26 Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010 (646) 638-0565 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools. Per Scholas computers and peripherals 1231 Lafayette Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 718-991-8400 Accepts used computers that are then recycled or refurbished and placed with educational and nonprofit organizations. Share the Technology computers, peripherals Donation database matches donors with potential recipients Tools for Schools computers, office furniture, office supplies P. O. Box 090853 Brooklyn, NY 11209 (917) 250 6200 Items are redistributed to NYC nonprofit organizations and public schools. Technical Career Institute, College for Technology, Dare to Repair Program broken computers, electronics 320 West 31 Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 594-4000 x5338 email: mcrespo@tcicollege.edu Students practice their repair skills on donated equipment and return them to those in need in the community. back to top CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS fixtures, lumber and trim, paint NY WasteMatch unwanted, surplus, or used business supplies, furniture, and equipment City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 (212) 650-5832 This free materials exchange service is sponsored by the NYC Department of Sanitation. WasteMatch facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Build It Green! NYC Accepts donations in excellent condition of kitchen cabinets, appliances no older than 4 years, doors, windows, flooring, bathroom fixtures, lumber, some lighting, plumbing fixtures, tile, radiators, new paint and other building materials. 3-17 26th Avenue Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 777-0132 Build it Green! NYC is a non-profit building material reuse outlet open to the public. Visit their website or call for donation specifications and hours of operation. Habitat for Humanity construction materials, tools 334 Furman Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 246-5656 x306 Call for current wish list of materials and new/used tools. Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. ReBuilders Source Accepts quality surplus and used building materials and appliances. 461 Timpson Place Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 742-1111 Visit their website or call for donation specifications and hours of operation. Set Recycling Hotline platforms, props, lumber, hardware, paint, and theatrical audio, video & lighting equipment 20 Seaman Avenue #2J New York City, NY 10034 (212) 650-7566 setrecyclinghotline@yahoo.com Call the Set Recycling Hotline to arrange donations. World Vision Storehouse new and surplus building materials, office furniture 900 East 136 Street Bronx, NY 10454 (718) 292-5600 Materials are redistributed to NYC community partners assisting children and families. back to top EYEGLASSES Lions Club/Recycle For Sight eyeglasses and hearing aids Donate prescription eyeglasses at collection boxes located at LensCrafters, Goodwill stores, or members of the American Optometric Association. New Eyes for the Needy eyeglasses, hearing aids, broken or fine jewelry 549 Millburn Avenue Short Hills, NJ 07078 (973) 376-4903 Send prescription eyeglasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and hearing aids for redistribution. Jewelry is refurbished and sold to raise additional funds. back to top FOOD City Harvest 575 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 (917) 351-8700 Collects and distributes fresh, prepared, canned, and packaged food. Information on how to organize food drives. Food Bank for New York City 355 Food Center Drive Hunts Point Cooperative Market, Bldg F Bronx, NY 10474 (718) 991-4300 Donate canned and packaged foods. Contact for information on food drives. back to top FURNITURE-HOME ALSO SEE general donations Partnership for the Homeless — Furnish a Future appliances, art, electronics, household furniture, housewares, linens, rugs 476 Jefferson Street Brooklyn, NY 11207 (718) 875-5353 This organization supplies donated household items to families leaving the streets or shelter system for new homes. New York City Housing Authority Department of Community Operations 90 Church Street New York, NY 1007 (212) 306-3240 (212) 306-3387 Set Recycling Hotline platforms, props, lumber, hardware, paint, and theatrical audio, video & lighting equipment 20 Seaman Avenue #2J New York City, NY 10034 (212) 650-7566 setrecyclinghotline@yahoo.com Call the Set Recycling Hotline to arrange donations. back to top FURNITURE-OFFICE ALSO SEE general donations NY WasteMatch unwanted, surplus, or used business supplies, furniture, and equipment City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 (212) 650-5832 This free materials exchange service is sponsored by the NYC Department of Sanitation. WasteMatch facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) art supplies, new books, computers & software, office furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, science equipment, sporting goods 30 West 26 Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010 (646) 638-0565 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools. Robin Hood Foundation office furniture, must be delivered by donor 826 Broadway, 7th Floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 227-6601 Call this organization to match furniture donations with groups that help the needy. Tools for Schools computers, office furniture, office supplies P. O. Box 090853 Brooklyn, NY 11209 (917) 250 6200 Items are redistributed to NYC nonprofit organizations and public schools. World Vision Storehouse new and surplus building materials, office furniture 900 East 136th Street Bronx, NY 10454 (718) 292-5600 Materials are redistributed to NYC community partners assisting children and families. back to top MEDICATION and MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ALSO SEE eyeglasses for prescription lenses and hearing aids and medical wastes for disposal information Aid for Aids see their webpage for accepted medications and requirements Drop off in Soho: 515 Greenwich Street #506 (near Hudson and Spring) New York, NY 10013 (212) 337-8043 x325 West Village: Lesbian and Gay Community Center 208 West 13 Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) Chelsea: Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) 119 West 24 Street, 7th Floor (between 6th and 7th Avenues) Medications are distributed to locations outside the U.S. Everyone's Closet new and gently used durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and motorized scooters 41-33 42nd St Sunnyside, NY 11104 (917) 734-8246 email: everyonescloset@gmail.com Medical equipment is loaned or given to New Yorkers for free. Call or e-mail to discuss donation. Meds for MADRE over-the-counter and prescription medication at least 6 months prior to expiration, as well as holistic and herbal remedies, health & hygiene products 121 West 27 Street, #301 New York, NY 10001 (212) 627-0444 email: meds@madre.org The Starfish Project leftover HIV and other medications; also computers, medical or lab equipment Drop off or call for pick up: Center for Special Studies NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital 119 West 24 Street New York, NY 10011 212-746-7164 (donation or shipping Qs) email: info@thestarfishproject.org See their webpage for requested medications; call about donating meds or other medical supplies not listed on their webpage. Donated medications are sent to Africa and must be at least one year prior to expiration, per World Health Organization guidelines. back to top MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALSO SEE general donations Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. PENCIL (Public Education Needs Civic Involvement in Learning) art supplies, new books, computers, office furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, science equipment 30 West 26 Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10010 (646) 638-0565 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools back to top SPORTING GOODS ALSO SEE general donations Recycle-a-Bicycle unwanted or broken bicycles, any size or style Brooklyn 55 Washington Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-858-2972 Manhattan 75 Avenue C New York, NY 10003 (212) 475-1655 Call or check their website for donation times. back to top THEATRICAL NY WasteMatch unwanted, surplus, or used business supplies, furniture, and equipment City College of New York Steinman Hall, Rm 102 140th Street & Convent Avenue NY, NY 10031 (212) 650-5832 This free materials exchange service is sponsored by the NYC Department of Sanitation. WasteMatch facilitates the exchange of unwanted, surplus, or used supplies, furniture, and equipment from businesses to entities in need of them. Materials are available for free or a low cost. Materials for the Arts art supplies, electronics, fabric, furniture, musical instruments, industrial discards, paint, office equipment, and supplies. Items must be immediately reusable in good, clean condition. Computers requirements: Pentium II chip or better, 350mgz or better, Macintosh G3 or 9.6 operating system or better. No computers over five years old. 33-00 Northern Blvd. Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 729-3001 Items are redistributed to NYC public schools and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Donations can be picked up, dropped off, or listed on a web-based Direct Donations service. Call prior to making a donation. Costume Collection theatrical costumes and period clothing (prior to 1950) 601 West 26 Street New York, NY 10001 (212) 989-5855 Accepts donations of clothing prior to 1950, and theatrical costumes; rents costumes at discount to nonprofit theater groups. Set Recycling Hotline platforms, props, lumber, hardware, paint, and theatrical audio, video & lighting equipment 20 Seaman Avenue #2J New York City, NY 10034 (212) 650-7566 setrecyclinghotline@yahoo.com Call the Set Recycling Hotline to arrange donations. back to top TONER CARTRIDGES There are hundreds of companies that will help your organization raise funds by collecting cell phones and printer cartridges for recycling. Search the internet for "cartridge + recycling + fundraising". You can also take back toner cartridges to the manufacturer or retailer. Cure Recycling cell phones, ink jet and toner cartridges Proceeds from recycled items are donated to CURE Childhood Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through research, education and support of patients and their families. The Funding Factory toner cartridges, cell phones 2101 West 12 Street Erie, PA 16505 (888) 883-8237 Provides a recycling outlet and fundraising opportunity for schools and nonprofit organizations that collect unwanted cell phones and toner cartridges. Lifespire, Inc. toner cartridges, cell phones Gotham Plaza 159 East 125 Street New York, NY 10035 (212) 360-5600 184-10 Jamaica Avenue, 5th Floor Hollis, NY 11423 (718) 454-2700 2435 Harway Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 946-6000 930 Willowbrook Road Staten Island, NY 10314 (718)494-7542 Non-profit organization providing work opportunities for adults with disabilities. RecycleInkjets inkjet and laser toner cartridges 9111 Winnetka Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 700-6899 (888) 900-9991 Helps nonprofit organizations earn money through community drives to collect and recycle inkjet and laser toner cartridges. back to top

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