GIVE YOUR ITEMS A SECOND LIFE

Many organizations in your community can make excellent use of items that no longer spark joy in your home. Visit their websites to learn more about drop-off locations, hours and wish lists.

THE KONMARI DISCARDING GUIDE

For a comprehensive list of places to donate nation-wide, visit KonMari’s new discarding guide.

CLOTHING

Consignment stores: For high-quality, gently-used, freshly, laundered, stain-free clothes, consignment can be a great way to let them spark joy for someone else, while also giving you a little cash back. But don’t expect to recoup anywhere near what you spent on the item. Most consignment stores can mark an item up to 90% off its original store price, then take 40-50% of the proceeds. If you only have a few items, it may not be worth your time.

Green Drop donation centers are conveniently located throughout the Baltimore area, but you can also schedule a pick-up. This is a great place for general donations including clothing, books, and household items. You can also choose from a variety of different charitable organizations to support, including American Red Cross, Purple Heart and the National Federation of the Blind.

Goodwill offers very convenient donation sites with loading docks and people to assist you. This is a great place for general donations including clothing, books, and household items.

Sharp Dressed Man empowers men to improve their lives by providing them with professional attire. Located at 250 W. Dickman Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.

Dress for Success is a global non-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools. Located at 250 W. Dickman Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.

CHANA accepts unwanted clothing, shoes, linens and stuffed animals. They can be dropped off (in tied plastic bags) to one of six clothing sheds. CHANA does not accept housewares, books, toys, electronics or breakables.

BOOKS

Local libraries: Call your local library to see if they accept book donations. If they don’t, ask them which libraries do.

Maryland Book Bank is located at 1794 Union Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211.

SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES

CCSB provides school supplies to area schools.

Sisters Academy of Baltimore is located at 139 First Street, Baltimore, MD 21227.

FURNITURE

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more.

ELECTRONICS

Staples will recycle old electronics and used toner cartridges for free.

PAPER SHREDDING

FedEx, The UPS Store and Staples offer shredding services for a fee.

LINENS AND TOWELS

Maryland SPCA is located at 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211.