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Where to make spring cleaning donations in Austin, TX

May 4, 2022 • 
London Gibson
A box of clothing for donation

Last year’s spring cleaning makes this year’s celebrations more affordable. | Photo by Julia M Cameron via Pexels

Table of Contents
Large Hauls
Clothing
Kitchenware
Childcare
Technology
Furniture
Blood

With spring in full swing + winter well behind us, it’s time to say “out with the old.” Spring is the season of rebirth, so why not give new life to like-new or gently used items? In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve rounded up a few Austin organizations that accept donated items, help locals in need + support community causes.

Large Hauls

If you’ve got a lot to give, like clothing, furniture, appliances, entertainment + toys, these organizations provide reused goods for those in need at affordable prices.

Clothing

  • Caritas of Austin relies on donations of linens to provide clothing and a place to stay for individuals experiencing housing insecurities.
  • SAFE Austin accepts clothing, undergarments, and toiletries to provide resources to families in need.
  • Want to donate professional outfits? Donate them to the Dress for Success Austin so they can properly distribute clothing to those who are searching for careers.

Kitchenware

  • Casa Marianella in East Austin accepts plates, silverware, pots and pans, and kitchen appliances that are underused or can be reused.

Childcare

  • Austin Diaper Bank in North Austin provides diapers + wipes to families living in poverty.
  • Toybrary Austin allows families to play with and “check out” toys for free. This is a great place to donate toys with more life left in them.

Technology

Furniture

  • Austin Habitat for Humanity uses donated equipment + furniture to build homes — whether you have leftovers from a project you didn’t complete or can reuse supplies from a remodel. It will also pick up pre-approved car donations.
  • Room Service Vintage accepts vintage furniture for resale.

Blood

  • Don’t have much to get rid of this year? We Are Blood is always in need of blood if you are able to donate.