Reuse/Recycling Alternatives

Consider donating your gently used appliances, clothing, furniture, or other household items to a friend, local charity, or non-profit organization before placing the items at the curb or throwing them away. Many thrift stores also accept various items for donations. Not only will you be helping divert items from the landfill, but you will also be helping others in our community!

Source reduction tip: Buy secondhand items from reuse stores (like Community Forklift, Goodwill, Habitat Restore, or thrift stores) to reduce manufacturing demand and help keep items out of the landfill.

Some organizations offer drop-off services or you can schedule a pick-up, if in their service area. Please check with the organization's guidelines to see what items are accepted and how to prepare items for proper reuse/donation.

Below is a list of some organizations that accept various items for recycling including bulky items, electronics, and more.

Organizations Accepting Donations (in good/working condition)

Organization	Sample of Acceptable Items
Community Forklift	Appliances, cabinets, carpets, doors, flooring, furniture, glass and mirrors, home decor, light fixtures, lumber, masonry, sinks, toilets, tiles, windows, and others.
Goodwill	Books, clothing & shoes, games/toys, housewares, and SOME electronics. (Furniture and bulky items no longer accepted December 2021)
GreenDrop / Purple Heart	Clothing & shoes, household items, kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances, electronics, books, sporting goods, and small furniture. Running vehicles accepted via purpleheartcars.org.
Habitat for Humanity	Appliances, clothing & shoes, furniture, building materials, household goods, kitchenware, and vehicles.
MD Recycles Directory	Appliances, baby items, beds, clothing, electronics, food, furniture, hobby items (arts/crafts, camping, gardening, music, sports, etc.), hangers, houseware, office supplies, packaging, paint, pet supplies, rugs, salvage (including scrap metal), tools, vehicles and much more!
MOM's Organic Market	ONLY - Batteries, cell phones & tablets, compost, eyeglasses, shoes, oyster shells, natural cork Annual drives: Denim Drive (typically in Spring) and Holiday Lights Recycling Drive (typically in Winter)
The Salvation Army	Appliance, clothing & shoes, electronics, furniture, hobby items, household goods, toys, vehicles.