How to schedule a free donation pick up in the bay area.

 

Before you move, purging any unwanted items is a great way to not only keep your moving costs lower but it can also be a great way to give back. The companies listed below will allow you to donate clothes, furniture, shoes, toys, books and much much more.

Not only will they allow you to donate these items but they will even swing by your home and pick them up for free. Amazing right!?! And if that wasn’t enough, you will also be helping those less fortunate and providing jobs for local people in your area. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

To make it easy, we have compiled a list of Bay Area companies that will not only accept your donations , but will also pick them up for free.

Goodwill

Goodwill

To schedule your free donation pick up from your local Goodwill, simple visit Goodwill’s free donation pick up to get started. As Goodwill are so busy it may take up to 7 days to schedule a pick up.  Recently Goodwill has partnered with TaskRabbit. TaskRabbit are able to offer a fast pickup, available the day of your choosing, including same day! A portion of TaskRabbit’s service fee will be donated to local non-profits. Use promo code GOODWILLSF for $10 off your first donation Task.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is an amazing nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. They accept cars, new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials, household goods and much more from individuals and companies and many locations also accept items outside these categories. To schedule a pick up visit Habitat for Humanity free pick up.

United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate

United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate

This great charity will pick up your items on the day you want and you don’t even have to be there. They will swing by on the scheduled day and gather the donated items from the curb, plus, it’s free! Simply fill out the scheduling form below on their website. They will send a truck to your house on the day you select. As with most companies on our list, there is a list of items that they can and cannot accept. For the full list and to schedule your free pick up visit United Cerebral Palsy of the Golden Gate

Community Thrift Store

Community Thrift Store

What is really cool and unique about the Community Thrift Store is that when you donate your items to them you choose one of their local charity partners. When your items sell, the charity partner you choose gets paid. It’s that simple! The fact that you can choose a charity that means something to you is a concept we really like. To schedule your free pick visit Community Thrift Store Free Pick Up

Donation Town

Donation Town

The last name on our list is a little different than the rest.  When you visit donation town you simply enter your zip code, and whether you live in the Bay Area or anywhere in the United State their Nation wide directory will let you know what companies offer free pick ups in your area. Check them out by visiting Donation Town.

So there you have it guys, five great websites that will help you to get  your donations picked up for free in the Bay Area.

Got food to donate? Check out our blog Where to donate food when moving in SF

 

If you have any other recommendations or would like us to add your company to our list, please feel free to email us anytime at move@caremoremoving.com or by visiting www.caremoremoving.com and we will be happy to help.