Consignment, Disposal, & Recycling Resources
Appliances
Best Buy, https://www.bestbuy.com/
Recycle TV's, Computers, Cell Phones, Appliances, ink, cameras, music & movies, etc.
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, https://collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/
Appliances, electronics, furniture, hot tub, mattress, metal recycling, etc.
Batteries & Light Bulbs
Batteries Plus Bulbs, https://www.batteriesplus.com/
They are committed to recycling spent batteries and light bulbs as a means to reduce waste in our landfills and stop harmful chemicals from contaminating our soil and water.
Lowes, https://newsroom.lowes.com/recycling-recycling-center/
The recycling centers are located near the entrance of the stores. Free recycling of rechargeable batteries, cell phones, CFLs and plastic shopping bags.
Books
Books for Africa, https://www.booksforafrica.org/
They collect, sort, ship, and distribute books to students of all ages in Africa.
Bookscouter, https://bookscouter.com/tips/where-to-recycle-textbooks
Bookscouter finds the best prices for your used textbooks.
Goodwill, http://www.goodwill.org/
Salvation Army, https://www.salvationarmy.org/
Cellphones & Electronics
Best Buy, https://www.bestbuy.com/
Recycle TV's, Computers, Cell Phones, Appliances, etc
Beyond Surplus, https://www.beyondsurplus.com/
Safely recycle your old computer systems, monitors, fax machines, printers, servers, IT equipment, etc. for free.
Cell Phones for Soldiers, https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/
Search for an official Cell Phone For Soldiers drop-off location.
Staples, https://www.staples.com/
Recycle your old, unwanted technology - any brand, any condition, even if you purchased it somewhere else.
Verizon, https://www.verizonwireless.com/
Check your trade in value or recycle your old device even if you are not a Verizon customer.
Consignment (Get paid for your stuff.)
Back By Popular Demand, https://bbpdconsignment.com/
No appointment necessary, simply gather your gently used fashions and accessories for them to breeze through. Get paid when your items sell or opt for money upfront for designer items.
Kid to Kid, http://kidtokid.com/how-it-works/how-to-sell/
Children's toys, apparel, equipment and maternity wear.
Once upon a child, https://www.onceuponachild.com/what-we-buy#Clothing
Children's clothing, footwear, toys, baby gear and furniture.
Plato's Closet, https://www.platoscloset.com/what-we-buy
Teen and young adult style clothing and accessories that are name brand, cool, hip, trendy, clean and in good condition.
Upscale Resale Consignment, https://www.upscaleresalecb.com/default.html
Higher-end women's, children's and maternity apparel and accessories.
Donation Organizations
Dress For Success, https://atlanta.dressforsuccess.org/
Donate your gently used, nearly-new professional attire. Dress For Success's vision is a world where women do not live in poverty.
FurKids, https://furkids.org/donation
Revenue generated from your donations to the store allows them to provide lifesaving medical care, shelter, and food for over 1,000 animals on a daily basis. Accepts clothing, home decor, kitchen items, pictures, books, music, art, collectibles, furniture, appliances and more! Drop off or email sale@furkids.org to arrange for a large item pick up.
Goodwill, http://www.goodwill.org/
Joseph's Clothing Ministry, http://www.pleasanthillbc.org/ministries/josephs-clothing-ministry.html
This is a Christian Outreach Ministry of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, created to provide clothing and encouragement at no cost to all in need.
NSPIRE, https://nspireoutreach.org/nspire-donations.html
Salvation Army, https://www.salvationarmy.org/
SVdP (Society of St. Vincent de Paul), https://www.svdpgeorgia.org/donations
Multiple Locations including donation bins. Call to schedule furniture pick up.
TABLE Ministries, https://www.tableministries.org/collections
Specialize in personal care. They collect NEW personal and feminine hygiene products, laundry & cleaning supplies, outer wear, underwear, and footwear.
Quinn House, http://www.thequinnhouse.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=29
They accept household goods/items, furniture, appliances and clothing.
USAgain, http://www.usagain.com/find-a-collection-bin
USAgain is committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment through recycling. They share its revenue with partners that host collection bins. Collection bins accept clothes, shoes and household textiles that are ready to be re-worn, reused or recycled.
Eyeglasses
United Way Atlanta, http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
List of programs that accept new or secondhand eyeglasses throughout Georgia
Furniture
Dwell with Dignity, http://www.dwellwithdignity.org/get-involved/donate-items/
Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, http://furniturebankatlanta.org/furniture-pick-up/
Habitat for Humanity, https://www.habitat.org/restores/donate-goods
Accepts small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more.
Pavilion of Hope, http://www.pavilionofhope.org/donate-furniture/
Quinn House, http://www.thequinnhouse.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=29
They accept household goods/items, furniture, appliances and clothing.
Hangers
Contact your local dry cleaner or thrift store.
Hoarding Cleanup
Georgia Clean and Associates, LLC, https://www.georgiaclean.com/services/hoarding-clutter-cleanup/
Mattresses
Mattress Advisor, https://www.mattressadvisor.com/mattress-disposal-guide/
Medications & Medical Equipment
Contact your local police department to inquire about medication disposal.
Gwinnett Sheriff's Office
Big White Box just inside the main entrance doors for medication disposal.
2900 University Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 770-619-6500
Hours: 24/7
MedShare, https://www.medshare.org/
They accept donations of unused, unexpired medical supplies and used biomedical equipment. MedShare is a 501c(3) humanitarian aid organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people, communities and our planet by sourcing and directly delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world.
Shoes
Soles 4 Souls, https://soles4souls.org/
Search for a location near you to drop off shoes you no longer want to provide opportunities many need. Donate up to 20 pairs of new or gently-worn shoes to any DSW location and receive 50 DSW VIP reward points!
Sporting Goods
Play It Again Sports, https://www.playitagainsports.com/
Recycle your quality used sports and fitness equipment.