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Practical, local solutions for decluttering responsibly and keeping usable items out of the landfill.

DONATION CENTERS (GENERAL / MULTI-ITEM)

 

Deseret Industries

  • Accepts: Clothing, furniture, appliances, books, electronics, household goods

  • Notes: Large network; job training mission

  • Multiple locations across Salt Lake Valley

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Goodwill

  • Accepts: Clothing, furniture, home goods, electronics

  • Drop-off: Drive-up donation areas available 

  • Example location: 4545 S 900 E

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The Other Side Thrift Boutique

  • Accepts: Furniture, home goods, décor, gently used clothing, higher-quality resale items

  • Notes: Upscale thrift stores operated by The Other Side Academy; proceeds support the nonprofit program

  • Drop-off: No appointment needed; Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Locations:

  • Millcreek: 3320 S 1300 E, Millcreek, UT 84106 | (801) 810-4222

  • Murray: 4290 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 | (801) 506-1655

Donation Pickup Service

  • Free pickup available for furniture and larger items

  • How to schedule:

  • Timing: May be scheduled up to ~2 weeks out depending on demand

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Savers

  • Accepts: Clothing, household goods

  • Partner: Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah 

  • Address: 3171 E 3300 S

  • Phone: (385) 235-7628

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The Salvation Army

  • Accepts: Clothing, furniture, household goods

  • Address: 438 S 900 W

  • Phone: (801) 988-4204 

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore

  • Accepts: Furniture, appliances, building materials, tools

  • Address: 1276 S 500 W

  • Phone: (801) 263-0136 

  • Pickup available

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DONATIONS FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

 

The Road Home

  • Accepts: Clothing, hygiene items, household goods

  • Locations: Multiple resource centers

  • Example: 242 W Paramount Ave

  • Phone: (801) 456-5901 

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Rescue Mission of Salt Lake

  • Accepts: Food, clothing, essentials

  • Pickup available upon request

  • Phone: (801) 355-1302 

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Volunteers of America Utah

  • Accepts: Clothing (youth & adults)

  • Addresses:

    • 888 S 400 W

    • 131 E 700 S

  • Phone: (385) 505-2611 

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Crossroads Urban Center

  • Accepts: Clothing, household goods

  • Address: 1385 W Indiana Ave

  • Focus: Low-income families 

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Salt Lake City Mission

  • Accepts: Clothing, essentials

  • Address: 1151 S Redwood Rd

  • Phone: (801) 355-6310 

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SPECIALTY DONATIONS

 

Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective

  • Accepts: Bikes, bike parts

  • Address: 325 W 900 S

  • Mission: Refurbish bikes for community 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

  • Accepts: Clothing, small household items

  • Bins + attended centers across valley

  • Phone: (801) 747-1050 

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DONATION PICKUP SERVICES

 

Habitat for Humanity

  • Furniture + large items

  • Schedule: (801) 344-8527 

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Utah Association for Intellectual Disabilities

  • Clothing, furniture, household goods

  • Pickup scheduling: 1-877-900-UAID 

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International Rescue Committee

  • Furniture for refugee resettlement 

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LoadUp

  • Full-service junk removal + donation sorting 

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RECYCLING (GENERAL + DROP-OFF)

 

Salt Lake Valley Landfill

  • Accepts: Cardboard, metal, plastics, glass

  • Phone: 385-468-6370

  • Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–5pm 

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Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District

  • Accepts:

    • Household hazardous waste

    • E-waste (TVs, computers, phones)

    • Green waste

  • Notes: Residents only 

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Marko Foam

  • Accepts: Block Styrofoam only

  • Phone: (801) 972-1354 

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South Salt Lake Glass Recycling

  • Accepts: Glass recycling (free drop-off) 

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Recycle Utah

  • Accepts:

    • Hard-to-recycle items

    • Paper, metals, plastics

    • Specialty items (CD cases, etc.) 

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SHREDDING SERVICES

 

Shred-it

  • Secure document shredding

  • Residential + business

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UPS Store

  • Small batch shredding

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Office Depot

  • Pay-per-pound shredding

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DUMPSTER / ROLL-OFF COMPANIES

 

Waste Management

  • Roll-off dumpsters

  • Construction + residential

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Republic Services

  • Dumpster rentals

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Budget Dumpster

  • Flat-rate dumpsters

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E-Waste

  • Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District

  • Also accepted at landfill facilities 

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Household Hazardous Waste

  • Paint, chemicals, cleaners

  • Drop-off at landfill HHW facilities 

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Books & Media

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore (books accepted) 

  • Local libraries (Friends of the Library – add locally)

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Furniture

  • Habitat ReStore

  • Salvation Army

  • Pickup via Habitat / UAID

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