We don't always have the heart to throw things away — especially items that could still serve someone else. Furniture, clothing, kitchen items, and working appliances can often find a second home through local donation organizations rather than ending up in a landfill.
What Can Be Donated
Most organizations accept furniture in good condition, working appliances, clean clothing and shoes, kitchenware, books, and toys. The key word is good condition. Broken, heavily stained, or structurally damaged items are typically rejected — and donating items that organizations can't use creates more work for their volunteers.
Where to Donate in Phoenix
Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts furniture, appliances, tools, and building materials. They have multiple Phoenix metro locations and the proceeds fund affordable housing projects. St. Vincent de Paul operates a large network of thrift stores throughout Arizona and accepts most household items. Goodwill has dozens of drop-off locations across the Valley. For clothing specifically, Purple Heart offers free pickup from your home.
Scheduling a Pickup
Several organizations offer free home pickup for larger items like sofas, dressers, and appliances. Habitat ReStore and St. Vincent de Paul both have pickup programs, though scheduling can take a week or more. If you're on a tighter timeline, dropping off directly at a donation center is usually faster.
When Donation Isn't an Option
Sometimes items are too worn, broken, or bulky to donate — and that's okay. At Minutemen, we separate items during every cleanout and donate or recycle as much as possible before anything goes to the landfill. If you're not sure what's donateable and what isn't, let us handle the sorting. We've seen it all.