Des Moines
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Merle Hay Road
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Home › What do I do with… › Furniture › Iowa
🛋️ Where to donate furniture in Iowa
Good furniture is one of the most useful things you can give. Many thrift stores and ministries will pick up large pieces for free, so you don't need a truck.
Before you go
- Take a photo and text it when you call. Pickup crews decide quickly from a picture.
- Most places turn down pieces with rips, stains, pet hair or broken frames.
- Upholstered furniture usually needs to be free of smoke smell and bed bugs.
46 places in Iowa take furniture.
Des Moines & Polk County 10
Des Moines
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - SE 14th Street
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Des Moines
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - East Euclid
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Ankeny
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Ankeny
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Des Moines
Hope Ministries ENCORE Thrift - Army Post Road
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
Urbandale
Hope Ministries ENCORE Thrift - Merle Hay Road
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture
Des Moines
St. Vincent de Paul Des Moines Thrift Store
- clothing and shoes
- furniture
- household goods
- grooming supplies
- non-perishable food
Not accepted: major appliances
Des Moines
FreeStore
- bed frames and mattresses
- dressers and living room furniture
- microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee pots
- computers, irons, TVs
Des MoinesCall to confirm
Animal Lifeline of Iowa Thrift Shop
- used clothing
- furniture
- household items
Des Moines
Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines
- furniture
- household items
- personal care items
- infant care items
Indianola, Pella & Winterset 4
KnoxvilleCall to confirm
Helping Hands - Knoxville
- food
- clothing
- furniture (call to confirm)
PellaCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Pella
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
- worn textiles (recycled through Well Works)
Not accepted: non-working appliances, dishwashers, gas stoves; paint, chemicals, used ceiling fans, blinds, toilets, sinks; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture, organs, pianos; tube TVs, old monitors, printers, VHS and cassette tapes, encyclopedias
KnoxvilleCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Knoxville
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
Not accepted: non-working appliances; paint and chemicals; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture; tube TVs, printers, VHS tapes, encyclopedias
Pella
Legacy Thrift - Pella
- gently used home goods
- clothing (washed)
- furniture
Not accepted: broken items or items in disrepair; stained or ripped clothing
Ames & Boone 4
AmesCall to confirm
Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa ReStore
- furniture
- appliances
- building materials
- home goods
Ames
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center - Ames
- clothing
- furniture
- household items
Ames
Rummage RAMPage (City of Ames)
- furniture
- housewares
- clothing
- usable household items
Not accepted: see the Items to Donate page
Boone
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity
- call for current needs
Marshalltown, Newton & Grinnell 1
Grinnell
Renewed Hope (Light Center)
- Home furnishings
Cedar Rapids 2
Iowa City & Coralville 3
Iowa City
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- new and used building materials
- overstock and discontinued materials
Iowa City
Crowded Closet
- clothing
- furniture
- housewares
- toys
- books
Iowa City
Houses into Homes
- household goods and furniture - call to confirm
Waterloo & Cedar Falls 1
Waterloo
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- new and used building materials
- overstock and discontinued materials
Dubuque & Tri-State 2
Dubuque
Dubuque Rescue Mission II Resale Store
- clothing
- furniture - call to confirm
DubuqueCall to confirm
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Dubuque and Jackson Counties)
- building materials
- furniture
- housing materials
Davenport & Bettendorf 3
DavenportCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Davenport
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
DavenportCall to confirm
The Salvation Army As-Is Family Store - Davenport
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Davenport
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities ReStore - Davenport
- building products
- appliances
- furniture
- home medical equipment and supplies
Not accepted: mattresses
Clinton & Muscatine 2
ClintonCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Clinton
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Clinton
Information, Referral & Assistance Services (IRAS) - Benevolent Store
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
- diapers and baby formula
- newborn items
- steel-toed shoes
Ottumwa, Oskaloosa & Fairfield 2
FairfieldCall to confirm
The Well Thrift Store - Fairfield
- clean clothing, shoes and linens
- housewares, tools and home decor
- books, DVDs and toys
- baby gear and sporting goods
- furniture
Not accepted: non-working appliances; paint and chemicals; car seats and safety helmets; broken or heavily soiled furniture, pianos, organs; tube TVs, printers, VHS tapes, encyclopedias
FairfieldCall to confirm
Fairfield ReStore (Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity)
- furniture
- working appliances (refrigerators, washers, stoves)
- doors and windows
- lawn mowers and trimmers
Not accepted: broken items or items needing repair; clothing; dishes, pots and pans
Council Bluffs & Southwest Iowa 2
Council Bluffs
The Salvation Army Council Bluffs Thrift Store & Donation Center
- clothing
- furniture
- household goods
Council Bluffs
Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs ReStore
- surplus building materials
- tools
- gently used furniture
- home goods
Atlantic, Red Oak & Shenandoah 1
AtlanticCall to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Atlantic
- clothing
- household items
- furniture
Sioux City & Le Mars 1
Sioux CityFree pickup
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- furniture
- appliances
- building materials
- home improvement items
Sioux Center, Orange City & Sheldon 1
Orange City
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity ReStore Donation Pod - Orange City
- furniture
- appliances
- building materials
Fort Dodge, Webster City & Algona 3
Fort Dodge
Bridging the Gap (United Way of Greater Fort Dodge)
- gently used furniture
- household items
- beds and cribs
Fort DodgeCall to confirm
Heartland Hope and Homes
- doors
- cabinets
- toilets
- furniture
- home repair materials
Algona
Kossuth County Care Team - Household Goods and Furniture
- household goods
- furniture
Mason City & North Iowa 3
Mason City
Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa ReStore
- furniture
- building materials
- home goods
Mason City
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Mason City
- furniture
- household goods
- clothing
Osage
Shop on State
- clothing
- housewares
- furniture
Decorah & Northeast Iowa 1
Waukon
Carol's Closet - Waukon
- furniture
- bedding
- mobility and medical-support equipment
- baby supplies