LOCAL DONATION & RESALE CENTERS

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 

The Ann Arbor area is fortunate to have many local outlets to support reuse and recycling.  In many urban parts of the county, you may be able to put your item on the curb before trash day with a “free” sign on it and it might disappear before thee garbage truck comes.

PHYSICAL DROP OFF LOCATIONS

  • Ann Arbor District Library, Main Branch – 343 S. Fifth Ave., 734.302.7774
    • Accepts books, cds, and DVDs for Friends of the Library Book Store, delivered to the loading dock during library hours.
  • Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop – 2280 S. Industrial, 734.996.9155
    • Accepts and sells furniture, household goods, small appliances, jewelry, antiques, clothing, toys, books and media in support of Ann Arbor Public Schools. Call for free furniture pickup.
  • Ann Arbor Thrift Shop – 3530 Washtenaw, 734.662.6771
    • Accepts and sells clothing, jewelry, antiques, books, furniture, and small household items.  Donations accepted at the blue side door. 
  • Drop-Off Station – 2950 E. Ellsworth, 734.971.9400
    • Accepts most electronics. Also recycles appliances, computers, televisions. Some fees may apply.
  • Food Gatherers – 1 Carrot Way, 734.761.2796
    • Call or check Web site for food and personal care item donation guidelines.          
                                                                                                   
  • Friends in Deed  – 1196 Ecorse Rd. Ypsilanti, MI, 734.484.7607
    • Provides free, good-condition furniture and cars to needy of Washtenaw County.
  • Goodwill – 557 E Michigan Ave. Saline. 734.429.2789
    • Accepts clothing, household items, toys, furniture, and small appliances.  Accepts computers for recycling.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore – 170 Aprill Drive, 734.822.1530 (warehouse), 3909 Jackson Rd., 734.478.6331
    • Accepts and sells building materials, tools, appliances, and furniture. Will schedule pickups. Also accepts many electronics for free recycling.
  • House by the Side of the Road – 824 Phoenix, 734.971.2550
    • Accepts clothing, bedding, toys, and small household articles. Call for donation and pickup information.
  • Humane Society of Huron Valley – 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., 734.662.5585
    • Accepts towels, pet articles, dog collars, leashes, and more. Check website for updated wishlist.
  • Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor – 100 N. Staebler Road, Suite C, 734.665.0450
    • Accepts and sells clothing, furniture, tools, toys, books, and small appliances. Schedules free pickups.
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart – Westland, 734.728.4560
    • Accepts clothing, household items, and small working appliances and TVs. Schedules free pickups.
  • Salvation Army, Area Drop‑Off Center – 1621 S. State, 734.332.3474
    • Accepts clothing, household goods, furniture, and jewelry. Call 800.728.7825 to schedule free pickups.
  • The Scrap Box – 581 State Circle, 734.994.0012
    • Accepts and sells craft items from industrial discards. Public welcome to recycle corks, coffee cans, cds, seashells, and baby food jars. 

ONLINE

Craigslist is still active and looks the exact same as it always has. If you are still on Facebook, there are many local free/swap groups. Sometimes they will even come to your house to take away your giveaways!

Buy Nothing Project

Please see this interactive map with links to locate which Buy Nothing group you belong to. You can join ONE Buy Nothing Facebook group only, the group where you live, so you can literally “give where you live.” Buy Nothing. Give Freely. Share creatively. 

Gifting With Gratitude Ypsilanti 

This group’s mission is “Ask for anything . Give Freely. Share creatively. Give Gratitude.” You can join ONE Gifting With Gratitude Facebook group only, the group where you live, so you can literally “give where you live.” Below is an incomplete list of groups in the project:

Other facebook Free Groups:
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