*Responsible Tidying is the means of donating your things with the purpose of helping someone in need and discarding household items ethically. If you have any suggestions of an organization that should be featured, please contact us here.
clothing + home goods
Donate your gently used, nearly-new, professional attire. They ask that all donations be cleaned, on-hangers and fashion within the last 5 years. Please do not bring donations in boxes including wardrobe boxes.
Click on the logo above to learn more about this non-profit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. |
This organization helps men find freedom from addiction and find their meaningful place in society. They accept mens clothing and unopened hygiene items. Click on their logo to see their wishlist .
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They take adult clothing, hygiene items, or outdoor gear. They do have some guidelines on what they do and don't accept because of the community that they serve and because of the size of the store. Please make sure to review these first before donating and to get address and donation hours. Thank you in advance for donating because without your generosity the store would not exist. Click on their logo for details.
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Click on Zappos for Good icon to see how to donate:
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Peak Thrift is dedicated to keeping as many items out of landfills as possible. They are committed to finding ways to recycle the items they must turn away or repurpose items that would otherwise be thrown out. More importantly, Peak Thrift provides clothing and employment for at risk youth and provides services to keep young people from being homeless.
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A warm coat, shoes that fit, and a wardrobe of school clothing helps children and youth put their best foot forward every day. Click on the icon to see how this wonderful non-profit helps kids in need with your donated items.
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All profits support Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program for low-income families. To see what items can be donated click on the Habitat for Humanity logo.
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Click on the DSW logo to see how they are serving their community!
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Founded in 1986, The Gathering Place is the only daytime drop-in center in metropolitan Denver that serves women, transgender individuals, and their children who are experiencing poverty, many of whom are also experiencing homelessness. Click on their logo to see what items they accept. They will also point you in the right direction for items they don’t accept.
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Located at 4725 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, The Soul Dog Rescue & Humane Society Thrift Store is a quality thrift store that prides itself on their role in the community, helping anyone regardless of ability to pay. They strive to provide a resource to the homeless and struggling population in the Englewood area, and also make a small profit to help fund their busy dog rescue transport program. |
Soles4Souls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing relief, fighting poverty, and creating opportunity through shoes and clothing donations. Click on the link for details.
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La Cache, generates revenue to benefit kids and families at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Shopping, donating, consigning and volunteering at La Cache all help provide funding to reimagine children’s healthcare.
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books
Every book donation goes toward promoting literacy by making books accessible through their donation-based bookstore and literacy programs. Donation bin located at 4425 Grape Street, Denver, Colorado 80216.
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Gently used books are placed in waiting areas and exam rooms at Reach Out and Read Colorado clinics to create literacy-rich environments, and help build home libraries for patients and siblings of all ages.
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A local trade-in-for-cash store that takes books, audiobooks on CD, music CD’s, call instruments, games and toys, vinyl records, DVDs, video games, video game units, iPads, iPads, etc. Click on the logo for more info.
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paper + hard drives (floppy discs too)
Located in Centennial, Paper Wise offers both on-site and in-store services for your paper disposal needs. Our services combine a recycling and shredding program into one.
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Bayaud Document Services employs individuals with disabilities. They will pick up your shredding for a small fee and their services also include destroying hard drives and floppy disks.
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chemicals + difficult to recycle
Located in Golden and by appointment only, the Rooney Road Recycling Center recycles most types of household hazardous chemicals and wastes. Many household chemicals pose a serious health hazard if not properly handled, stored and disposed. A nominal fee for Jefferson County residents and a higher fee for outside of Jeffco.
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With an Arvada drop-off site, SustainAbility is a recycling & composting company that combines their passion for the environment with an understanding that every human being has gifts & talents to offer our communities & our planet. Sustainability values a diverse work force, which includes individuals who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
*Most items are FREE to recycle with a $3 entry fee. Click on logo to see details. |
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craft & hobby items
Located in the heart of Denver, ReCreative Denver is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity, community, and environmental stewardship through creative re-use & arts education. They require you call for an appointment to drop off donations. Click on the logo for what to donate and volunteer opportunities.
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Located in Wheat Ridge, The Craft Box will buy your practically never been used and brand new, unused, crafting items. Please call ahead with what you plan to bring. If they cannot sell your items they are partnered with several charities that accept crafting supplies. Click on their logo to see who they help in their community!
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electronics
With locations in Littleton and Sheridan, R2 eCycle specializes in computer hardware, electronics, and technology equipment recycling. They also recycle business assets securely and properly. Their mission is to recycle old technology from individuals and companies, at the highest compliance standards, and repurpose as much as possible in order to minimize carbon footprint and damage to the environment.
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You can recycle up to three items per household per day for FREE. Trade it in, get a gift card and help keep tech out of the trash. Click on the logo for more info about what they will accept.
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An Environmentally Conscious and USA Veteran-Owned Approach to Secure Electronics Recycling with locations in Commerce City and Pueblo. Click on their logo to see what they’re about.
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Have brand new or gently used things that could be of good use to someone else? Good Use is a give-away-your-stuff-for-free app that allows you to post things you no longer want so they can find a good home and won’t end up in the landfill. Click on the logo for more info!
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