Consider donating useable goods to a charitable organization. There is a large market for useable clothing, furniture, toys, kitchen items, and tools. Tax deductions are also available. Please call to confirm addresses and information before delivering material to any of the following groups. These references were assembled by the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Recycling Division. No recommendations or referrals are made as to the reliability or quality of the services provided by these vendors.
In addition to the organizations below, visit www.mdrecycles.org for other organizations who accept items for reuse.
| Am-Vets Thrift Store 3424 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD. 21224 (410) 327-5300 | Call for collection of items in good condition. |
| Anne Arundel County Animal Control 411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD. 21108 | View a list of items here that can be donated to help best care for the animals at the shelter. Please contact the shelter at (410) 222-8900 if you have questions or want to place a large donation. |
| Anne Arundel County Food & Resource Bank P.O. Box 650 120 Marbury Drive Crownsville, MD. 21032 410-923-4255 | Accepts medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, no scooters) |
| Goodwill Industries 1605 West Street Annapolis, MD. 21401 (410) 269-1302 | Small appliances, furniture, cabinets For a full list, please visit Goodwill Industries (Residential & Commercial Customers welcomed) |
| Habitat for Humanity 595 E Ordnance Rd Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 | Appliances, building materials, furniture, cabinets, housewares For a full list, please visit Habitat for Humanity (Residential & Commercial Customers welcomed) |
| HOPE For All 122 Roesler Road Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 (410) 766-0372 Contact Us | Accepts furniture that does not contain glass (sofas, chairs, end tables, coffee tables, night stands, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, lamps, and bookcases), linens, household and clothing items in good, clean, usable condition (no rips, tears or stains). Large donations can be picked up. For a full list, please visit Hope For All |
Lutheran Mission Society Location 2 | Accepts donations of household items in good, clean, usable condition (no rips, tears, or stains). Only like-new mattress & boxsprings will be accepted. Not accepted: large desks, pianos, sofabeds, waterbeds, hospital beds, console TVs. |
| Purple Heart (888) 944-3767 Mon-Fri (9am-9pm) Sat (9-3) Contact Us | Accepts donations of clothing and shoes of all sizes, household items, kitchenware, games, toys, small electronics, small furniture, sporting goods, books, small furniture. |
| Second Chance Inc. 1700 Ridgely Street Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 385-1700 (800) SA-TRUCK | Accepts a wide range of donations of building materials, appliances, furniture, household goods and more in good condition. For a full list, please visit Second Chance |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 268-4388 ext.120 Contact Us | Accepts donations of towels, blankets, sheets, pet and office cleaning supplies, and more. For a full list, please visit AA County SPCA Wishlist |
| St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore (410) 662-0500 | Clothing (NEW): interview attire, men’s and women’s clothing, children’s clothing, high socks, shoes Bed and Bath: twin size plastic mattress protectors, twin blankets/comforters, twin comforters and twin sheet sets, towels, washcloths, pillows, and pillow cases Kitchen Items: Dishcloths, Dishtowels, Large cooking pots /Baking pans Personal hygiene items, For additional items and information, please visit St. Vincent de Paul Society of Baltimore |
Some drop off boxes in Anne Arundel County are:
801 Stevenson Avenue Severn, MD 21144 |
826 West Central Ave Davidsonville, MD 21035 |
Several non-profit organizations accept donations of used vehicles.Donate a car, truck, RV, boat, farm equipment, or trailer and you can receive a tax deduction.The following organizations accept donations of used vehicles:
| American Diabetes Association (800) 936-4361 Contact Us | Goodwill Vehicle Donations (866) 233-8586 |
| The Salvation Army of Central Maryland 814 Light Street Baltimore, MD. 21230 Please call (833-572-2277) for more information about donating your vehicle. | SPCA of Anne Arundel County Car & Boat Donation Program 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 Contact Us (410) 263-0000 |
| Lutheran Mission Society Locations 230 West St.; Annapolis, MD 21401 601 Hammonds Ln.; Baltimore, MD 21225 (410) 269-5016 For more information about donating a vehicle, or starting the donation process please call (410)-228-8437 | Wheels for Wishes / Make-A-Wish Car Donation (855) 278-9474 |
| Melwood 5606 Dover House Road Upper Marlboro, MD. 20772 1-877-MELWOOD (635-9663) Fax: (301) 599-8000 |
Disclaimer: These references were assembled by the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Recycling Division. No recommendations or referrals are made as to the reliability or quality of the services provided by these vendors.
Consignment stores agree to sell your items (clothing, furniture, etc.) for a percentage of the profit. There are several shops in Anne Arundel County; some specialize in one area, such as children's clothing. In general, the items in consignment stores are in very good condition. Check the yellow pages under "consignment shops", "furniture used", and "antiques".
Do you know of other non-profit organizations that accept donations? Please call us at (410) 222-7951 with the information and we will include it in future literature.