Our Guide on How to Make Donations

We often hesitate to throw away unwanted items and prefer to donate them instead. However, there are specific guidelines for donating items, especially if they’ve been in your possession for a while. Items that are suitable for donation are different from what you'd typically throw in the trash. Here’s a helpful guide on how to donate items properly when clearing out your space.

Apparel

A single piece of cloth can be recycled in several ways, depending on its type and condition. If the cloth is still in good shape and gently used, it can be donated. However, fabrics that are worn out or thinning should be discarded, as they are no longer useful to anyone. Items with some wear can be repurposed into new clothing at recycling centers or turned into cleaning rags. You can either separate the damaged pieces yourself and drop off the gently used items at a donation center or take everything to a cloth recycling center to have it properly processed.

Books

Whether it's coursebooks or novels, all books deserve to be used by others. Instead of letting valuable pages filled with knowledge end up in a landfill, consider donating them to local organizations or dropping them off at your community library. This not only helps clear up space on your shelves but also ensures the books are put to good use and appreciated by others.

Toys

If you have children, chances are you have a growing pile of toys tucked away in a corner somewhere. Instead of letting them collect dust, consider donating them to local organizations or even delivering them directly to an orphanage for a more personal touch. However, before donating, make sure the toys are functional and in good condition, gently used. Remove any broken, chipped, incomplete, or unsafe toys with choking hazards from the pile and set them aside for recycling. This way, you can ensure your donations are both useful and safe for others.

Kitchen items

Kitchen items and supplies are often highly appreciated by many organizations, as people rarely part with functional kitchenware. The key rule is simple: don’t donate any kitchen items that you wouldn’t use yourself. Make sure the items are in good working condition and ready for use, ensuring that they will be truly helpful to those who receive them.

Sealed and canned food

Any non-perishable food that hasn't expired is accepted by all food organizations. Instead of discarding items you no longer need, consider donating them.

What else can you donate?

Organizations and donation centers accept various items in good, clean, and hygienic condition. These include mattresses, tools, furniture, appliances, and similar items.

What you shouldn’t donate

Used hygiene products, personal care items, and opened food packages should not be included in donation piles.

Gorilla junk removal will deal with the rest.

All the items that you can’t donate can be taken away easily by Gorilla  Junk removal and will be dealt with accordingly and in an efficient manner.