Not accepted: CRT TVs and monitors; cribs and recalled car seats; household chemicals; large appliances; mattresses and box springs; building materials
Not accepted: torn, broken or stained furniture; TVs more than 2 years old; medical supplies and mobility aids; cribs, car seats and high chairs; mattresses and box springs; air conditioners
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
Nationwide
Soles4Souls
How: Fill out the donor form, then use the drop-off locator or ship free with a Zappos for Good prepaid label dropped at any UPS Store.
Rules: Some drop-off sites take no more than 15 pairs. Boxes must be under 50 lbs. Free label requires a Zappos account. You can also ship to the nearest Soles4Souls warehouse at your own cost (shipping cost gets a tax acknowledgment).
New or gently worn shoes of all styles and sizes
Single or mismatched shoes
Clothing with usable life left
Not accepted: Shoes with holes or mold; Undergarments