What To Donate To Your Local dONATION cENTER

How do you know what to donate iN Baton Rouge?

Donating used clothing and other household items can feel like a chore, especially if you are donating to more than one organization. It can be hard to keep track of the things you need to keep and don’t need anymore, as well as the things that are in good enough condition to pass along to someone else who could benefit from them. However, with the right tips and tricks, donating your unwanted items can be an easy process that saves you time and space in your home and helps out others in your community.

Clothing Donation Guidelines

Whether you’re a first-time donor or a seasoned veteran, it can be tough to know exactly what to donate. When you schedule your donation pick-up, a friendly staff member will help you determine which items are accepted and how to package them.

Household Item Donation Guidelines

You can donate most household items in good condition to your local Baton Rouge thrift store. Furniture donations are popular but remember they must be small items and small enough that one person can move them. Be sure all items are clean and free of stains, as they won’t always be accepted.

Acceptable Items

Formal clothing is not allowed in any thrift store, so don’t bother packing up your fine gowns or tuxedos. For a less formal look, you can donate business clothes (such as suits), casual clothes (such as t-shirts and jeans), and more. When it comes to shoes, you can also donate anything from flip flops to high heels. Non-clothing items that are accepted include dishes, furniture, books, CDs, and video games. If you want to make sure your donations are acceptable at a specific thrift store, simply search online before scheduling a pick-up.

Donate Clothing, Household Items, Toys, Furniture, and More!

• CLOTHING: Ladies, mens, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes. Virtually all types of Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories.
• HOUSEHOLD: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art, and frames.
• TOYS: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.
• ELECTRONIC: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and electronics. All types of small kitchen appliances.
• BOOKS: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fiction, e-readers.
• EQUIPMENT: Exercise equipment: small weight benches, weights, sports gear, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, basketballs, soccer equipment, tennis equipment, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and hand trucks (no fuel of any type please!).
• SMALL FURNITURE: Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs.
• OTHER: Bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.

• LARGE FURNITURE: Couches, sofas, sleeper couches, box springs and mattresses
• LARGE APPLIANCES: Washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and stoves
• OTHER: Tires, food, any type of fuel, cash or checks