Springtime and the start of the year are two traditional times to declutter your living space, clearing out unused and unwanted items to make space for new, updated ones. But even though January is Get Organized Month, you don’t have to wait for the new year (or springtime!) to roll around before you get started on getting organized.
Any time of year is the right time to organize and declutter—and there’s no time like the present to begin. So what’s your first step? Since one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, your first step should be finding out where to donate household items in Houston.
Where to Donate Household Items in Houston
In Houston, deciding where to donate unwanted clothing, furniture, and household goods is just a matter of choosing which charity you’d like to benefit. Most charities accepting donations serve individuals in need, and your charitable donation is tax-deductible. It’s a win-win!
Here are some ideas of where to donate unwanted items, including Houston clothing drop-off locations:
Charity Guild of Catholic Women — Accept clothing, furniture, rugs, household goods, and more (see the list of items not accepted here) to benefit children in need in the greater Houston area. Drop off your items at the Charity Guild Consignment Shop (map), or call 713-529-0995 for more information. If you have furniture to donate, please email photos and dimensions of your items to [email protected] to determine whether space is available.
Goodwill Houston — Donating clothing, decorations, fabric, usable furniture, household items, small appliances, sporting goods, toys, and more will help create jobs and opportunities for needy people. Goodwill Houston cannot provide pickup service for donations; find the attended donation center nearest you to drop off your items. Our partner, Astoundz, a Local Houston SEO website design company, proudly supports Goodwill in Houston with website hosting maintenance and internet marketing services.
Harbor Ministries — Accepting furniture, clothes, housewares, tools, appliances, food, vehicles, and more to benefit the homeless and in need. Drop off your items at the Harbor Ministries Thrift Store in South Houston (map), or click here to schedule a free pickup.
Helping Hands Charity, Inc. — Accepting gently used clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics, toys, mattresses, jewelry, vehicles (including cars, trucks, boats, and RVs), and more, this organization is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in need in the greater Houston area. Click here to schedule a free pickup.
Houston Clothing Donation Dropoff Locations — To donate clothing, shoes, accessories, and other small items, find a dropoff box location near you. To schedule a pick-up, click here.
Houston Furniture Bank — Give your gently used home furnishings a new purpose by donating to this organization that benefits children, families, and needy individuals. (Check out this complete list of items accepted by the HFB.) To donate, send a picture of the items you would like to donate to [email protected] and call 713-842-9771 to schedule a pickup.
Magnificat Houses — Support this local organization’s efforts to help men and women rebuild their lives while giving clients a training opportunity in the retail trades by donating clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and other household items. Drop off donations at The Mustard Seed of Anawim Thrift Store. Call 713-524-7333 to schedule a pickup for estates and more oversized items.
Purple Heart Houston/DonateStuff.com — This partnership between DonateStuff.com and Purple Heart in Houston accepts clothing, shoes, accessories, small furniture, small appliances, linens, and other household items to benefit Houston-area veterans and their families (check out the complete list of accepted items here). You can schedule a free pickup or find a Houston clothing donation dropoff location near you.
Richmond State Supported Living Center — The County Store thrift shop provides opportunities for residents to learn life skills and funding for the Volunteer Services Council of Richmond SSLC. The Store accepts donations of gently used or new clothing, accessories, furniture, housewares, small appliances, and other items (see the full list of wish list items here). Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, after hours, and on weekends by appointment.
Salvation Army of Houston — The Salvation Army offers spiritual, social, and emotional assistance to men and women in need, and accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household goods, and vehicle donations. Find a dropoff location near you, or click here to schedule a free pickup.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — Donate unwanted clothing, furniture, children’s items, sports equipment and working electronics to benefit individuals and families in need via Saint Vincent de Paul resale shops and the Voucher Ministry program. To donate, check out the donation guidelines and then email [email protected] to schedule a free pickup.
Getting organized and clearing away clutter in your home isn’t just about making space on your shelves for something new. At a deeper level, it’s about making mental space. The fact that your unwanted items can benefit others is just icing on the cake! For the best results, try going through your closets, attic, yard, and garage quarterly, so you can donate anything that is no longer in use or fits your lifestyle.
ABC Knows More Clutter Means More Places For Pests To Hide
ABC Home & Commercial Services has been providing pest control to Texans for over 60 years. During that time, we’ve learned many things about common household pests. One easy thing homeowners can do to make it harder for problems to take up residence inside their house is to keep things neat. In addition to providing a more serene living space, a clutter-free home means fewer places for roaches and other pesky creatures to hide, live and reproduce. Get in touch if you think you may have a pest problem.