Donating Reusable Items

Business or Organization
Location Phone Details
American Cancer Society
27281 La Paz Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
949-831-8523 Gently used clothing, housewares, collectibles, jewelry, and furniture are accepted. Proceeds go to education, research, and services for cancer victims. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Assistance League of Capistrano Valley (c/o The Bargain Box Thrift Store)
526 N El Camino Real
San Clementa, CA 92672
949-492-2800 Gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, books, sporting goods, and small furniture items are accepted materials. Proceeds go to literacy programs and provide clothing, books, hygiene kids, shoes, and backpacks for needy Capistrano Unified School District and Camp Pendelton school children. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Boys and Girls Club Capistrano Valley
1 Via Positia
San Juan Capistrano, CA  92675
949-240-7898 Please visit the website for a list of acceptable items or call for a list of hot-ticket needs. Proceeds to go the after school program. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Child Abuse Prevention Center
500 S Main Street
11th Floor
Orange, CA 92868
714-543-4333 Gently used kid-friendly items are accepted such as twin beds, dressers, cribs, strollers, baby items, and clothing. Only clothing for size 0 to 18 months is accepted. Support goes to early intervention programs. Please call for a free pickup at 714-373-1600.
CalMax and KidMax
N/A N/A CalMax accepts all non-hazardous materials. KidMax accepts school-related materials but these must be listed for free. Pick-up is arranged by the seller and the buyer.
Coral Gift Shops
32-534 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-492-2385 Clothing, small appliances, and household items are all acceptable items. Funds and clothing go to the community. Proceeds go to help local schools in scholarships, donations for high school grad nights, and donated formal wear goes to those in need of prom wear. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Craigslist N/A N/A Anything for free and is appropriate for all ages is accepted. Much like eBay, pick-ups are arranged between the donor and the recipient.
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
949-552-2727
Gently used business wear clothes, furniture, household goods, and computers are accepted. Support goes to programs, counseling services, and skills to prevent homelessness. For more information, please inquire through email.
FreeCycle     Anything is free and appropriate for all ages is accepted. Much like eBay, pick-up is arranged between the donor and recipient,
Friends of the Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-459-5524 Used books and magazines are accepted items. Support goes towards programs for children and adults to help purchase books, CDs, movies, library equipment, and other materials.
Goodwill Industries
30605 Avenida de las Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-547-6308, ext. 232
Clothing, appliances, furniture, housewares, textiles, and computers are all acceptable materials. Proceeds support vocational education, training, and job placement programs.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
1400 Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-434-6266 Tools and construction materials are accepted materials. Please call for a full list of acceptable materials. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
Laura's House Resale Store
23635 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-472-8800 Laura's House Resale Store supports the organization's emergency shelter, counseling, and resource programs through the resale of high-quality donated merchandise. Items such as designer and brand-name clothing for women, men, and children are accepted as well as jewelry, handbags, shoes, artwork, antiques, and collectibles.
Salvation Army
10200 Pioneer Road
Tustin, CA 92782-1418
714-832-7100 Furniture, clothing, and other household items are accepted. Proceeds support adult rehabilitation centers. Please call to arrange pick-ups or drop-offs.
San Francisco Solano Food Bank
29873 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
949-589-7767 Canned fruit, vegetables, and meat products are accepted as well as dry, packaged food and other nonperishable food items. Non-food items such as personal care products, diapers, and paper products are also accepted. Proceeds and donations go to the feed the hungry in the Rancho Santa Margarita community. Drop-offs may be brought to the San Francisco Solano Catholic Church on Fridays from 2:30 - 6 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
8014 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
949-653-2900 Canned fruit, vegetables, meat products, dry and packaged food, frozen and refrigerated foods, prepared and perishable food, and fresh produce are all accepted. Non-food items like personal care products, diapers, and paper products are also accepted. Proceeds and donations go to feed the hungry in Orange County. Please call to find the nearest donation center.
Women Helping Women (Costa Mesa)
711 W 17th Street
Suite A-10
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-631-2333 Women's apparel suitable for job interviews are accepted. Items should be cleaned, pressed, and on hangers, Proceeds go to assisting women in transition to self-sufficiency life styles. Please call to arrange drop-offs or pick-ups.
Women Helping Women (Laguna Niguel)
25451 Ranch Niguel Road
Languna Niguel, CA 92677
949-448-5180 Women's apparel suitable for job interviews are accepted. Items should be cleaned, pressed, and on hangers. Proceeds go to assisting women in transition to self-sufficiency lifestyles. Please call to arrange drop-offs or pick-ups.