Where to Donate Your Extra Stuff
Welcome to Chaos To Order's "Donate Used Items" page. As seasoned organizing professionals, we understand the significance of decluttering and parting with items you no longer need. Equally vital is ensuring that your belongings find a new purpose in the hands of those who will truly appreciate them. This resource has been carefully crafted to guide you on the journey of matching your unused items with organizations that will make the best use of them. Discover who accepts specific items and learn the seamless process of placing your unwanted possessions into the hands of someone who genuinely needs them.
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Amvets
Phone:
708-388-7800
Accepts:
Household items and clothing
Benefits:
Veterans
Pickup:
Yes.
Better Sister & Brother Growth Network
Phone:
708-566-1185
Accepts:
Personal care items. Check website for clothing donations.
Benefits:
Women of domestic violence, homeless community, and families in need.
Pick-Up:
None
Drop-Off:
10824 S. Halsted Suite 104 Chicago, IL. 60628 Tue – Fri 9a-12p
Bridge to Success
Phone:
312-733-9742
Accepts:
Men & Women’s professional/business clothing (especially plus size, tall, and men’s shoes) and contemporary/in season men & women’s casual clothing, shoes, and accessories. Clothing must be clean and in good condition
Benefits:
Low/no-income men, women, and youth job-seekers
Pick-up:
Not available at this time
Drop off:
2208 W. Chicago, Chicago
Brown Elephant
Phone:
773-549-5943
Accepts:
Furniture, clothing, housewares, artwork, electronics, and books/media. Does NOT accept: Tube-TV’s, beds, or bed-related items.
Benefits:
Howard Brown Health Center
Pickup:
Yes
Drop Off:
Various Locations
Cancer Federation
Phone:
888-875-4066
Accepts:
Household items, clothing, toys, books, instruments (no pianos or organs) No computers, humidifiers, mattresses or box springs. Check website for most up-to-date list.
Benefits:
American Cancer Society
Pick-up:
Suburbs: Northern Yes City and Southern Suburbs: depends on Zip Code
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Phone:
678-580-1976
Accepts:
Cell phones
Benefits:
Troops stationed overseas
Drop Off:
Through the mail
Chicago Abused Women Coalition
Phone:
773-489-9081
Accepts:
Call. They have an ever-changing “wish list”
Benefits:
Abused women
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
1116 N. Kedzie 5th Floor, Chicago, IL
Cradles to Crayons
Phone:
312-767-1008
Accepts:
Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies and nursery items
Benefits:
Low income & homeless children from birth to age 12
Pickup:
Not available
Drop Off:
Multiple locations (View Locations)
Encore and More
Phone:
Evanston: 847-475-1135 Wilmette: 847-853-8888
Accepts:
Gently used Women’s clothing, footwear, accessories & jewelry. Does not accept men’s or children’s clothing, appliances or furniture.
Benefits:
YMCA Northshore – domestic violence & economic development
Pickup:
Call to arrange
Drop Off: (Tues-Sat noon-5 pm)
1107 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL
820 Dempster Street Evanston IL
Epilepsy Foundation
Phone:
855-968-3662
Accepts:
See online list here
Benefits:
Offers counseling, advocacy, and educational services to people with epilepsy, their families, and the communities in which they live.
Pickup:
Schedule online
Drop Off:
Multiple Locations
Chicago Furniture Bank
Phone:
312-752-0211
Accepts:
Furniture, appliances, artwork, mirrors and household items.
Does not accept large sectionals, bookshelves, amoires, outdoor furniture, electronics, linens.
Benefits:
Families and individuals transitioning to government subsidised apartments.
Pickup:
Schedule online
Goodwill Industries
Phone:
888-353-6400
Accepts:
Household items, used computers, clothing, but no furniture, large appliances or mattresses
Benefits:
Training programs for the disabled
Drop Off:
Various Locations
Grant a Wish
Phone:
773-977-8126
Accepts:
Baby equipment and clothing for children up to 5 years old. School supplies and backpacks for all grades.
Benefits:
Needy, disabled and abused children.
Drop Off:
Call to arrange.
Habitat for Humanity
Phone:
312-265-6625
Accepts:
Building materials, furniture, and appliances
Benefits:
Low-income families who partner with Habitat as new homeowners.
Drop-off:
9 locations in the Chicagoland area
Lamb’s Farm Thrift Shop
Phone:
847-327-9053
Accepts:
Household items, furniture, clothing No appliances, mattresses, computers or TVs
Benefits:
Residents of Lambs Farm
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
Hwy 176 & I94, Libertyville, IL (Daily 10 am – 3 pm)
Lions Club
Phone:
630-571-5466
Accepts:
Glasses and sunglasses, hearing aids
Benefits:
Individuals in need
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
Rosin Eyecare
Walmart & Sam’s Club(check in store)
Mail to: Lions Club International, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oakbrook, IL 60523
Mt. Sinai Hospital Resale Shop
Phone:
773-935-1434
Accepts:
Household items, clothing, small appliances, computers, cell phones and furniture No mattresses/box springs
Benefits:
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Pickup:
Large donations only…Call to scheduled in advance
Drop Off:
2902 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Phone:
303-839-1852
Accepts:
Cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, video game systems
Benefits:
Victims of domestic violence
Drop Off:
By mail (see website for details)
North Shore Exchange
Phone:
847-835-0026
Accepts:
Consignment available. Clothing, Handbags, Jewelry, Home Accessories, Furnitue
Benefits:
Supports various Chicagoland charities serving children and families living in poverty.
Drop Off:
Pick up available for consignment items. Learn More.
One Sight
Phone:
888-935-4589
Accepts:
Prescription glasses, sunglasses, and bifocals
Benefits:
People around the world who cannot afford eye care
Drop Off:
Bins at local Lenscrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical stores
ORT Thrift Shop
Phone:
847-433-1697
Accepts:
Household items, clothing, small appliances, books, toys No non-digital TVs, computers, encyclopedias or furniture
Benefits:
Women’s American ORT education/community services
Drop Off:
1710 First St., Highland Park, IL
Pacific Garden Mission
Phone:
312-492-9410
Accepts:
Clothing for families and hygiene kits
Benefits:
Homeless
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
1458 S. Canal Chicago, IL
Poised for Success
Phone:
630-691-1455
Accepts:
Women’s in-season business attire
Benefits:
Working women on financial assistance
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
312 S. Westmore Rd. Lombard, IL on the 2nd Saturday of the month (10 am – 1 pm)
Purple Heart Veterans
Phone:
708-396-8995
Accepts:
Household items, clothing, and gently used shoes
Benefits:
Veterans
Pickup:
www.charitypickupservice.com
Restoration Ministries
Phone:
708-876-8413
Accepts:
Furniture, clothing, household items, etc…
Benefits:
People in addiction recovery and after school programs for kids (see website)
Drop Off:
351 W. 162nd Street South Holland, IL 60473
Pickup:
Yes
Sabra Books
Accepts:
Books
Benefits:
YOU! They will pay for some books and donate what they do not want to various charitable organizations.
Pickup:
Yes, minimum pickup 150 books. Based in Naperville, limited coverage area, please email for details.
Salvation Army
Phone:
800-728-7825
Accepts:
Used computers, all household items, furniture, clothing, mattresses, used electronics and children’s books No medical equipment, textbooks, encyclopedias, or office furniture
Benefits:
Salvation Army programs
Pickup:
Yes
Drop Off:
Call for location nearest you
Share Our Spare
Accepts:
New and gently used clothing, toys and supplies with children ages four and under
Benefits:
Chicagoland children in need
Pickup:
No
Drop off:
935 W. Chestnut Street, Chicago. (Check website for drop off dates)
Sharing Connections
Phone:
630-971-0565
Accepts:
household furniture, baby furniture and certain appliances in good working condition No office or exercise equipment
Benefits:
Various community agencies
Pickup:
Furniture only
Drop off:
5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove, IL
Soles 4 Souls
Phone:
866-521-SHOE
Accepts:
Shoes
Benefits:
Low-income families around the globe
Pickup:
No
Drop Off:
Various Locations
The Sports Shed
Phone:
773-360-1825
Accepts:
Gently used sporting equipment
Benefits:
Sports programs for under-resourced areas
Pick-up:
Large donations only. Call to arrange
Drop Off:
Various Play It Again Sports Locations / (See website)
Turning The Page
Phone:
773-362-8598
Accepts:
Gently used books, DVD’s, CD’s and vinyl records.
Benefits:
Family engagement and after school programs in elementary schools in North Lawndale.
Pick-up:
No
Drop Off:
Carpe Librum Bookstores in Block 37 108 N. State Street Chicago or Atrium at the Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph, Chicago.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Phone:
708-371-4418
Accepts:
Household items, clothing, and gently used shoes
Benefits:
Vietnam veterans
Pickup:
Suburbs: Yes City: depends on zip code Call to schedule
Women’s Club of Evanston – Dreams Delivered
Phone:
847-475-3800
Accepts:
Evening wear and accessories
Benefits:
Underprivileged girls go to prom
Pickup:
No.
Drop Off:
1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston ( M-F 9am – 4 pm)
Women’s Treatment Center
Phone:
312-850-0050
Accepts:
Adult female and children’s infant to 5 used clothing and hygiene products.
Benefits:
Women with substance abuse issues who are currently attending the program, and their children.
Pickup:
No.
Drop off:
At front desk 140 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago. M-F 8:30-5:30
World Computer Exchange
Accepts:
Computers and computer hardware
Benefits:
Schools and institutions in developing countries
Pickup:
Yes for 8 or more computers only
Drop Off:
1975 W. Pershing, Chicago
