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226 years of clothing production vs population growth. An interactive visual story showing how we went from 0.5 to 160 billion items per year.
Jan 10, 2026
Find donation centers near you
The spirit of aloha thrives on community donations. Your secondhand clothes donation, especially lightweight clothing, is needed across the islands. Give to charity by finding a local donation bin for your used clothes.
Local Insight: Tropical climate means casual, breathable clothing year-round. Island communities have unique local needs.
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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1314 S King St STE 1555, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
4465 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA
188 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
45 Rickard Pl, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA
322 Sumner St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
45 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
74-5555 Kaiwi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
105 Hale Kai St, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
131 Shaw St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
4291 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
435 Kilani Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA
94-925 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797, USA
98-019 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701, USA
266 Kanoelehua Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
1069 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
1075 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
3638 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
614 Cooke St #100, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
250 Alamaha St N9, Kahului, HI 96732, USA
105 Oneawa St, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
73-4786 Kanalani St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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