Looking to donate household items safely and eco-friendly in South East Bay? Find donation centers from Fremont, Union City, San Leandro, Ashland, Castro Valley, Pleasanton
St. Vincent de Paul
Cause: network of charity organizations with programs that provide food, clothing, shelter, rental assistance, medical services, employment, and workforce development
Accepts Donations:
- Clothing
- Accessories
- Wares
- Kitchen goods and housewares
- Linens, towels, curtains
- Typewriters
- TVs, amplifiers (for music)
- Sewing machines, small sporting goods
- Furniture in good (salable) condition
- Tools
- Crafts
❌ No Donations:
- Computers and printers
- Non-working electronics of any kind
- Large desks
- Entertainment centers
- Fiberboard furniture
- Weights and exercise equipment
- Pianos and organs
- Office furniture (desks, credenzas, file cabinets, tables)
- Damaged, stained or pet loved items
- Mattresses and box springs
- Sofa beds, futons, headboards
- Hazardous materials such as: paint, household cleaners, chemicals
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Appliances
- Outdoor grills
- Carpet remnants
- Encyclopedias
- Tires
- Bathtubs, sinks, toilets or other construction goods
- Cribs, toys, car seats, playpens, strollers, and swing sets, high chairs, booster seats, walkers or jumpies
- Address: 3777 Decoto Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
- Phone: (510) 792-3711
- Donation Hours: Call
Eco Thrift
Cause: At Eco Thrift, we believe in affordable shopping with a purpose. Every visit is more than a chance to save—it’s a way to make a difference. Whether you’re searching for vintage gems, everyday essentials, or one-of-a-kind pieces, our stores are built on values that matter:
Accepts Donations:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Bedding
- Drapes
- Kitchen and Household items
- Small appliances/Electronics
- Toys
- Holiday/Seasonal
- Area Rugs
- Sporting Goods
- Tools
❌ No Donations
- Furniture
- Large Appliances
- Mattresses
- Exercise Equipment
- Carpeting
- TV’s
- Computer Monitors
- Car Parts
- Tires
- Car Seats
- Cribs
- Flammable Liquids
- Building Materials
- Books
Schedule Pick Up: Request form
- Address: 25891 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
- Contact: 1-800-238-8387
- Hours & drop-off:
- Mon 9am-2:30pm
- Tue-Sat 9am-5pm
- Sun: Closed
Hope Thrift
Cause: Hope Services operates 60 innovative, award-winning programs that provide meaningful employment opportunities and resources that improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorders. We provide in-need Bay Area residents with vital resources such as job training, day programs, staffing, mental health services, community living services and senior services.
Accepts Items: Clothing, select Baby items, Household, Small Appliances, Kitchen equipment, Media, Electronics, Sports, Tools, Outdoor equipment
Fremont
- Address: 41200 Blacow Road, Fremont CA 94538
- Phone: 510-795-6100
- Donation Drop-Off Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
Little Miracles
Cause: Christian inspired nonprofit, aims to provide essential baby supplies and clothing to every Tri-Valley parent in need.
Accepts Donations: All baby equipment must have been manufactured within the last 5 years, be in very good to excellent condition, cleaned and laundered, and include all original hardware (for example, crib parts and assembly pieces).
- Activity Mats/Gyms
- Bath Toiletries
- Blankets
- Board Books (English/Spanish)
- Car Seats (No Booster Seats)
- Changing Pads
- Clothing NB – 3T
- Cribs
- Crib Mobiles
- Crib Mattress
- Diapers
- Diaper Bag
- Formula (Unopened/Unexpired)
- High Chairs
- Monitors
- Nursing Pillows
- Portable Crib
- Stroller
- Teething items
- Toys
- Wipes (Unopened/Unexpired)
- Address: 1039-E Serpentine Ln. Pleasanton, California 94566, United States
- Contact: info@littlemiraclespleasanton.org
- Hours & drop-off:
- Sunday 2:30 – 5:30pm
- Monday by appointment only
- Closed for all major holidays
Plato’s Closet
Cause: Bring in your gently used items and get cash on the spot, or shop around for your favorite brands at affordable prices.
Accepts Donations: buys and sells gently used clothes, shoes and accessories for teens and young adults. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. Each location is individually owned and operated, so it’s easy to support local while shopping sustainably and affordably.
- Address: 4555 Hopyard Road, Ste C-26, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Contact: 925-701-8007
- Hours & drop-off: Call to confirm
- Sunday: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
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