Not-Accepted

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• Animal cages, fish tanks, feeders

• Bedding, pillows, curtains, sheets, mattresses

• Building materials – large or unless otherwise listed​

• Carpet – large or used

• Clothes/Shoes

• Food Containers

• Bottles/cans - beer, soda or water

• Broken mirrors with sharp edges

• Cleaning products

• Cribs, playpens, bed frames

• Encyclopedias or outdated textbooks 

• Electronics – contemporary

• Fabric – poor condition, dirty,smoky

• Furniture

• Glass – broken or larger than 11X14

• Hazardous – containing mercury, fuel, paint (except art/craft paint and mostly-full latex paint 1 pint or less in good condition)

• Healthcare items - used, contaminated or large

• Household recyclables, cookware, dishes

• Lawn equipment

• Makeup and personal care items

• Promotional items

• Tile – large or used

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NOT ACCEPTED IF....

• It is toxic, leaking, unlabeled, rusty, or dangerous. 


• It is dirty, moldy, smelly, smoke-damaged, insect-damaged, or in bad condition. 


• It is something that has been exposed to the elements for most of its life or stored outside. 

• It is more appropriate for a thrift store or other type of reuse outlet. (We focus on items for art projects, 
craft projects, re-purposing). 


• It is a personal care item. Did it ever hold medication or hazardous material? Is it a used medical device? 
(crutches, walkers, intubators, braces...) 


• It is hazardous/flammable (such as fuels, solvents, dead batteries).​