Donation Guidelines

Why we have guidelines

Because we’re serious about safety, the environment, and following government rules, plus the high costs involved with disposal, there are some items we just can’t take. To make your donation drop-offs smooth and frustration-free, it’s best to be informed before you arrive! Take a peek at our list of items we can and cannot accept!

We accept donations on:

Sunday from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Monday thru Thursday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

If you need alternative times, please call us at 720.248.7075

Yes please! We happily take the following items in gently used condition:

  • Books and Media
  • Jewelry
  • Electronics (Newer Televisions only, please don’t bring us your CRT as we can’t throw it away either.)
  • Shoes, Belts, Accessories
  • Clothing and Linens
  • Furniture (no cloth chairs or couches)
  • Household decor
  • Lamps and light fixtures
  • Musical Instruments
  • Crafts and Crafting Supplies
  • Household goods and small appliances
  • Sporting goods, games, toys, and bikes
  • Hand tools and small power tools
  • Pet accessories and supplies

no thank you! We cannot take the following items:

  • CRT Televisions
  • Gas cans or gas powered items that contain gas
  • Broken, stained, or worn furniture
  • Paint, cleaning supplies, or other hazardous materials
  • Mattresses*, box springs, bed pillows, and water bed components
  • Construction materials, plumbing, or building supplies
  • Automobile parts or tires
  • Hot water heaters, water softeners, and furnaces
  • Inoperable or damaged appliances
 
*If you have a mattress that is in like new condition, free of stains, and you would let your kids sleep on it, please fill out this form and upload a picture of the mattress and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

CHeck out these tips to make sure your donation makes the biggest impact in your community

Please Do:

  • Separate Clothing from household items in boxes or bags
  • Wash or dry-clean clothing
  • Keep shoes paired together with a rubber band
  • Wrap any breakable items in newspaper and place in boxes
  • Test any electrical equipment (wrap cords around items) and battery-operated items (and take batteries out of items after it has been tested)
  • Include all pieces and parts to children’s games or toys
  • Clean computer hard drives of personal/business information and include the operating system. Be sure the device is factory reset before you bring it.

Please Don't:

  • Leave donations unnattended outside the building. 
  • Donate broken or soiled items.
  • Donate items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current safety standards. For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.