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🧺 Where to donate appliances in California
Working appliances can be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores and some thrift stores, which resell them to fund their work.
Before you go Most places want appliances under 10 years old and in working order. Call ahead: some stores only take certain appliances, and few take old refrigerators. Choose your region… Los Angeles County (4) Orange County (2) San Diego County (1) Riverside & the Inland Empire South (1) Ventura & Oxnard (5) Santa Barbara & Santa Maria (2) San Luis Obispo & the Central Coast (8) Bakersfield & Kern County (1) Visalia, Tulare & Porterville (2) Fresno & Clovis (1) Merced & Los Banos (1) Modesto & Turlock (1) Stockton, Lodi & Tracy (1) Sonora & Gold Country (1) Salinas, Monterey & Hollister (1) Santa Cruz & Watsonville (2) San Jose & Silicon Valley (4) San Mateo & the Peninsula (7) San Francisco (1) Oakland, Fremont & Alameda County (8) Contra Costa & Walnut Creek (6) Santa Rosa & Sonoma County (1) Vallejo, Fairfield & Vacaville (1) Sacramento & Elk Grove (1) Roseville, Auburn & Placerville (1) Yuba City, Marysville & Colusa (1) Grass Valley, Truckee & Sierra County (2)
67 places in California take appliances.
Los Angeles
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Los Angeles (Mid-Wilshire)
furniture (no stains, wear or pet hair) appliances under 8 years old doors and dual-pane windows cabinets flooring and tile (palletized) lumber 6 ft+ lighting and tools Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; carpet and padding; clothing and shoes; children's items, toys and books; paint; broken or incomplete items
Pickup: Paid pickup - $50 fee; schedule online or at (424) 246-3637
Bellflower
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Bellflower
furniture appliances under 8 years old doors and windows cabinets building materials lighting and tools boxed home goods Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; carpet; clothing and shoes; children's items and toys; paint; broken items
Pickup: Paid pickup - $50 fee; schedule online or at (424) 246-3637
Torrance
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Torrance
furniture appliances under 8 years old doors and windows cabinets building materials lighting and tools boxed home goods Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; carpet; clothing and shoes; children's items and toys; paint; broken items
Pickup: Paid pickup - $50 fee; schedule online or at (424) 246-3637
Los Angeles
Goodwill Southern California (stores and donation centers)
clothing and accessories small household appliances furnishings computers books and media china, art and collectibles vehicles Not accepted: see Goodwill donation guidelines poster
Santa Ana Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Santa Ana
new and used home furniture appliances building materials Pickup: Pickup available through ReSupply (standard and priority options; pricing not stated) - call (714) 434-6202
Anaheim
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Anaheim
new and used home furniture appliances building materials Pickup: Pickup available through ReSupply (standard and priority options; pricing not stated) - call (714) 434-6202
San Diego Free pickup
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Auctions (Donation Warehouse)
clothing, shoes and accessories furniture two people can carry working small appliances dishes, bedding, linens and decor books, toys, games and media electronics (data removed) tools, bikes, camping gear and luggage Not accepted: mattresses, box springs, beds and futons; cribs and car seats; doors, cabinets, sinks and toilets; carpet and padding; broken electronics and CRT TVs; stained or broken furniture
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup; call (619) 446-2100 or use the online form (items at entry level, boxed or bagged)
Riverside
Habitat for Humanity Riverside ReStore
furniture home accessories building materials appliances
Oxnard Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Oxnard
Furniture Appliances Building materials
Simi Valley Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Simi Valley
Furniture Appliances Building materials
Oxnard Call to confirm
Arc Foundation Thrift Store - Oxnard
Clothing Small home appliances Sporting goods Electronics
Simi Valley Call to confirm
Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Simi Valley
clothing and shoes baby items small appliances, electronics and TVs bedding and decorative pillows jewelry toys, bikes and games small usable furniture up to 40 lbs Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)
Oxnard Call to confirm
Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Oxnard
clothing and shoes baby items small appliances, electronics and TVs bedding and decorative pillows jewelry toys, bikes and games small usable furniture up to 40 lbs Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)
Isla Vista Free pickup
Isla Vista Community Services District Donation Pick-Up
Clothing and shoes Books and school supplies Small furniture and appliances Home decor and kitchenware Unopened non-perishable food Unopened toiletries Pickup: Yes - free doorstep pickup in Isla Vista; schedule via the district's online form
Santa Barbara Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County ReStore
Furniture Appliances Building materials Home goods
San Luis Obispo Free pickup
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - San Luis Obispo
furniture housewares appliances building materials tools Pickup: Yes - free pickup if the donation is approved; call or schedule online
San Luis Obispo Free pickup Call to confirm
Old Mission School Thrift Shop
furniture small appliances clothing Pickup: Yes - free pickup available; call to schedule
Paso Robles
Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Paso Robles
surplus and gently used building materials furniture appliances housewares
San Luis Obispo Call to confirm
Goodwill Central Coast
clothing accessories small appliances furniture electronics books china
San Luis Obispo
Achievement House Thrift Store
clothing shoes linens furniture working TVs kitchen items sporting goods Not accepted: large appliances; refrigerators and freezers; mattresses; e-waste
Pickup: Paid home pickup available ($50 fee)
Arroyo Grande Call to confirm
St. Barnabas Thrift Shop
small furniture small appliances clothing toys computers
Atascadero Call to confirm
North County Christian Thrift Shop
household items small furniture small appliances clothing books
Morro Bay Call to confirm
Fabulous Finds Quality Thrifting
furniture small appliances clothing books tools home goods
Bakersfield Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire ReStore
furniture appliances building materials home goods
Visalia
Habitat for Humanity Visalia ReStore
gently used furniture appliances building materials Pickup: Pickup of donated items available in Tulare and Kings Counties - call to arrange
Visalia Call to confirm
Visalia Emergency Aid
usable furniture housewares appliances
Fresno Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Parallel Ave
clothing, shoes and accessories housewares and kitchenware bedding and linens small furniture countertop appliances and small electronics books, DVDs, CDs, video games sporting goods and bicycles Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances and refrigerators; building materials; damaged furniture; sectional sofas; infant products
Merced Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties ReStore - Merced
furniture appliances home goods building materials (call to confirm)
Modesto Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties ReStore - Modesto
furniture appliances home goods building materials (call to confirm)
Stockton
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Stockton
clothing, shoes and accessories housewares and home decor linens and blankets small furniture countertop appliances and small electronics books, toys, tools bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances; building materials; infant products; medical equipment; hazardous materials
Sonora
Habitat for Humanity of Tuolumne County ReStore
furniture appliances building materials home goods
Seaside Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay ReStore - Seaside
furniture appliances building materials home goods
Watsonville Call to confirm
Goodwill Central Coast - Watsonville Thrift Store
clothing accessories small household appliances furniture electronics books china
Watsonville Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay ReStore - Watsonville
furniture appliances building materials home goods
San Jose Free pickup
Hope Services
clothing small appliances computers large appliances Pickup: Yes - pickup available; call 408-748-2874 to arrange
San Jose
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley ReStore - San Jose
furniture appliances tools and materials lighting cabinets doors and windows plumbing fixtures Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; futons; paint; e-waste; bedding and linens; toys
Pickup: Residential pickup can be scheduled through ReSupply (may carry a fee); free pickup for business inventory donations
San Jose Call to confirm
CityTeam San Jose
food clothing furniture appliances adult bikes working laptops diapers
Cupertino Call to confirm
Goodwill of Silicon Valley - Cupertino
clothing small appliances computers mattresses
East Palo Alto Free pickup
Ecumenical Hunger Program
furniture in good condition appliances under 10 years old baby supplies nonperishable food working cars, boats and RVs Not accepted: expired car seats
Pickup: Yes - picks up from Sunnyvale to Burlingame
San Mateo
Goodwill - San Mateo
clothing books and textbooks small appliances bicycles and sporting goods computer and stereo equipment CDs, DVDs and records Not accepted: large furniture; encyclopedias and magazines
Redwood City
St. Francis Center
blankets, sheets and towels small appliances diapers and casual children's clothing nonperishable food and fresh produce children's books small furniture
Redwood City
The Salvation Army (San Mateo County stores)
clothing bicycles small appliances medical supplies (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, scooters)
San Mateo
Turnstyle Thrift Store
small appliances baby supplies books small electronics Not accepted: car seats; baby furniture; encyclopedias; TVs, computers and printers
San Carlos
United Cerebral Palsy Association thrift
bicycles art, office and sporting supplies small appliances car seats 5 years old or less strollers and high chairs computers Not accepted: drop-side cribs; TVs over 32 inches
Pescadero
South Coast Children's Services Pescadero Thrift Shop
jewelry CDs and records utensils and tools rugs bicycles small appliances some books
San Francisco
Building Resources
doors and windows cabinets flooring and tile lumber and plywood plumbing and lighting fixtures newer appliances and water heaters antique furniture Not accepted: office or upholstered furniture; appliances older than 10 years; used electrical items; tools; plate or bottle glass
Oakland Free pickup
Habitat for Humanity ReStore East Bay
furniture and office chairs in good condition newer appliances (age limits) doors, windows and cabinets lighting, flooring, tile and plumbing fixtures tools and hardware unused building materials bicycles Not accepted: damaged or non-working items; sofa beds; children's furniture; entertainment centers; used lumber; oil-based paint
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for many items (furniture, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, lighting, tools) via online form
Oakland
Goodwill - North Oakland
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Oakland
Goodwill - Oakland MacArthur
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Berkeley
Goodwill - Berkeley
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Albany
Goodwill - Albany
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Alameda
Goodwill - Alameda
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Hayward
Goodwill - Hayward
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Livermore
Goodwill - Livermore
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Walnut Creek
Hospice Thrift Shoppe - Walnut Creek
clothing incl. children's shoes books furniture housewares small appliances linens and towels Not accepted: items not in good, working condition
Danville
Hospice Thrift Shoppe - Danville
clothing incl. children's shoes books furniture housewares small appliances linens and towels Not accepted: items not in good, working condition
Concord
ARF Mart Thrift Store
clothing shoes books small furniture housewares linens and towels pet supplies Not accepted: dirty or poor-quality items
Walnut Creek
Garrett Thrift Store
clothing and shoes books furniture small appliances bicycles toys and games jewelry
Walnut Creek
Leftovers Thrift Shop
clothing shoes books housewares small appliances linens and towels jewelry
Walnut Creek
Rescued Treasures
clothing, shoes, linens furniture household appliances books toys and games bicycles electronics in working order
Petaluma
Great Stuff Thrift Store (Petaluma Pet Pals)
clothing and accessories home wares working small appliances
Fairfield
Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity ReStore
working appliances under 10 years old cabinets and countertops doors and windows furniture in good condition lighting and ceiling fans new unopened latex paint sinks, tubs and 1.6-gallon toilets Not accepted: non-working appliances; bedding and clothing; window treatments; broken glass or mirrors; lumber and sheetrock; mattresses
Pickup: Pickup can be requested with the online pickup form; call to confirm any fee
Sacramento
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento ReStore
furniture appliances building and remodel materials home goods
Roseville Call to confirm
Foothills Habitat for Humanity ReStore
building materials furniture appliances
Marysville Call to confirm
Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter ReStore
furniture appliances building materials home goods
Grass Valley Call to confirm
Nevada County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
furniture appliances building materials household items
Truckee
Hospice Gift & Thrift
clothing household items books videos small working appliances housewares furniture in good condition (on approval) Not accepted: mattresses and bed frames; pillows and mattress pads; exercise equipment; hard-wired electrical fixtures; paint and building supplies; baby and children's items incl. car seats and strollers