City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Do you have unwanted items such as furniture, clothing, and small appliances that are in good condition and still usable? Before scheduling a special pickup with San Luis Garbage, why not first try to donate or sell them?
Finding a second home for your unwanted items not only gives back to the community but helps fight climate change by reducing the amount of energy and natural resources needed to manufacture new products.
Please see the listing below for information on local organizations that actively accept donations. You may also want to explore online marketplaces where you can list items to giveaway or sell.
| Organization* | Items Accepted / Website | Offers Home Pick Up? |
| Achievement House Thrift Store & Electronic Recycling | Thrift Store: gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and linens; furniture; working televisions; knickknacks; pictures; kitchen items; sporting goods; and books.
E-Waste: computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, cell phones, old phone systems, radios, kitchen appliances, fax machines, and other common electronic products. *No large appliances, refrigerators, freezers, mattresses, copiers, scanners, printers, microwaves, refrigerators, or stoves. |
Yes ($50 fee) |
| Assistance League |
Art, books, clothing & accessories, shoes, linens, rugs, furniture, lamps, housewares, home decor, industrial items, luggage, hobby supplies, small musical instruments, records/CD's, jewelry, collectibles, and more. *No bedding, pillows, children's car seats, large appliances or electronics, mattresses, tools, and medical equipment. |
No |
| Bike SLO County |
Bikes, bike parts, bike accessories; new, nearly new or used. Bike SLO County will safety check the new, refurbish the used, and salvage the parts from incomplete bikes they receive. Bikes may be used in their RideWell Program which provides bikes, helmets, lights, and bike education at no cost to SLO County residents in need. |
No |
| County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services |
Towels and blankets *No sheets, comforters, or sleeping bags. |
No |
| Fred & Betty Thrift Store |
Clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, working electronics, books, records, musical instruments, and antiques. *Please call about large furniture. |
Yes (please call) |
| Goodwill Central Coast |
Everything from clothing and accessories to small household appliances and furniture, electronics, books, fine china, art and other collectibles in good or new condition. *For a complete list of acceptable and nonacceptable items, please visit https://www.ccgoodwill.org/donate/what-to-donate/. |
Yes |
| Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
Gently used building supplies, home improvement items and furniture from companies, contractors, retailers and individuals. *Save time and email pictures of items for approval before dropping off. |
Yes (if approved) |
| Wilshire Hospice Hope Chest |
Gently used furniture, clothing, household items, antiques, collectibles and jewelry. *No large appliances, electronics, children's toys, mattresses, pillows. Furniture by appointment only. |
Yes (Tues & Thur for furniture items) |
| Woods Humane Society |
Most pet supplies, blankets, dog/cat food, gently used dog/cat beds, dog/cat toys and copy paper. *No comforters, prescription medications or cat trees. |
No |
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