Find donation centers near you
Give to charity in the Constitution State by making a used clothes donation. Your community donations support job training and family services. Find a local donation bin or donation center for your secondhand clothes donation today.
Local Insight: Business attire is valued for job training programs. Four seasons mean all types of clothing are useful.
Most donation centers accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and household textiles. Items should be clean, dry, and in good condition. Many centers also accept bags, belts, hats, and linens.
Wash and dry all items before donating. Place clothing in bags or boxes that are easy to transport. Remove any items with stains, tears, or missing buttons. Pair shoes together and fold clothing neatly.
Yes, most charitable organizations provide tax receipts for donations. Ask for a receipt at the time of drop-off, or check if the donation bin has instructions for obtaining one. Keep your receipt for tax purposes.
Generally, donation centers do not accept wet, moldy, or heavily soiled items. Mattresses, car seats, and recalled items are typically refused. Check with the specific organization for their complete list of non-accepted items.
Donations are accepted year-round, but seasonal transitions are ideal times to clean out closets. Many centers have increased needs before winter and at the start of school seasons.
Many centers accept household goods, small appliances, books, toys, and furniture. Accepted items vary by organization, so check their guidelines before dropping off non-clothing items.
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138 Roger Williams Rd, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
1775 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
4510 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
475 Asylum St, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
68 Omega Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
700 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
85 Eckart St, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA
222 Broad St, Milford, CT 06460, USA
305 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 06460, USA
74 Fairfield Dr, Patterson, NY 12563, USA
411 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608, USA
657 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
99 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA
432 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester, CT 06042, USA
2985 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, USA
3137 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, USA
410 Universal Dr N, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
130 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA
282 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062, USA
152 Chase Ave, Waterbury, CT 06704, USA
1095 Kennedy Rd, Windsor, CT 06095, USA
345 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
129 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
1359 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514, USA
730 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT 06241, USA
2230 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, USA
295 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066, USA
772 N Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
983 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA
260 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001, USA
331 Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA
165 Ocean Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USA
1228 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
165 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA
2 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
53 Palomba Dr, Enfield, CT 06082, USA
500 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
2709 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
49 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA
1212 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878, USA
315 New Park Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
232a Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06042, USA
1712 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460, USA
252 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468, USA
115 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776, USA
45 Costello Rd, Newington, CT 06111, USA
15 Cross St, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
274 Oxford Rd, Oxford, CT 06478, USA
231 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA
59 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA
397 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA
1 W Broad St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
587 Elm St, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
800 Barnum Ave, Stratford, CT 06614, USA
1849 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
943 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705, USA
1700 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880, USA
17 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, USA
36 Main St, Baltic, CT 06330, USA
38 Scotland Rd, Baltic, CT 06330, USA
107 Hartford Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234, USA
77 Rukstella Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234, USA
170 Derby Ave, Cheshire, CT 06411, USA
240 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
2767 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
1657 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
8 Daly Rd, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
190 Wauregan Rd, Danielson, CT 06239, USA
3 Pershing Dr, Derby, CT 06418, USA
253 Roosevelt Dr, Derby, CT 06418, USA
80 Pine St, Derby, CT 06418, USA
294 George Washington Rd, Enfield, CT 06082, USA
2997 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA
280 Plainfield St, Hartford, CT 06112, USA
470 River Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351, USA
27 Main St, Jewett City, CT 06351, USA
266 Beaumont Hwy, Lebanon, CT 06249, USA
585 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
240 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
255 Broad St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
466 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA
91 Meadowbrook Ln, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA
120 N Frontage Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA
232 Stafford Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250, USA
182 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451, USA
134 Main St Ext, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
988 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
541 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
282 S Main St, Naugatuck, CT 06770, USA
325 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053, USA
46 Washington St, New Britain, CT 06051, USA
185 Derby Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
293 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT 06513, USA
589 Valley St, New Haven, CT 06515, USA
62 State Rte 32, North Franklin, CT 06254, USA
615 Quinebaug Rd, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, USA
1139 Riverside Dr, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, USA
185 Pasay Rd, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, USA
8 Industrial Park Dr, North Windham, CT 06256, USA
29 Taftville-Occum Rd, Norwich, CT 06360, USA
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