Where to Get Rid of Just About Anything

This is a list of organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia who collectively will accept just about anything useful.

We contact each organization several times a year to verify our list is accurate. Nevertheless—our advice is to call first to ascertain policies have not changed.

If you find inaccuracies or you would like your organization included, please tell us by sending an email to betsy@gracefultransitions.biz.

MARYLAND

American Association of University Women
lizejc@comcast.net
Contact: Elizabeth Hessel at 301-717-5076 or 301-840-1258
Takes: books
Benefits: scholarships for women

American Rescue Workers Thrift
RescueDC.com
716 Ritchie Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
301-336-6200
Takes: quality second-hand clothing, household items, kitchenware, furniture, electronics, collectibles, etc.
Benefits: homeless, disaster relief, social services

Amvets
AmVets.org
1-800-292-2259 to arrange pick-up
Takes: almost anything usable.
Benefits: our veterans

The ARC Thrift/PGC
TheArcOfPGC.org
1100 Baltimore Ave., Rte. 1
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-572-4241
Takes: Cars, clothing/accessories, household items, toys, books, small appliances and tools.
Benefits: disabled / autistic children

Charity's Closet (teen initiative thrift boutique)
9090 Frederick Road, Unit #3
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-480-9222
Takes: women's and juniors clothing and accessories
Benefits: disadvantaged women

Chic to Chic, Inc. Consignment Boutique
ChicToChic.com
15900 Luanne Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-926-7700
Takes: stylish, clean clothing in good condition

Chic to Chic, Inc. Consignment Boutique
ChicToChic.com
30 East Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
301-620-8889
Takes: stylish, clean clothing in good condition

Christian Services of Howard County, Inc. (Christian Women's Thrift Shop)
3267 Pine Orchard Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-465-1060
Shop hours: 10am-1pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Deliveries accepted 9am-4pm
Takes: clothing, furniture

Cutie Patooties Consignment
www.cutiepatooties.org
9090 Frederick Rd.
Ellicott City, MD 21042
443-325-1619
Takes: baby to young adult clothing

Interfaith Works Clothing Centers
iWorksMC.org
751 Twinbrook Pkwy.
Rockville, MD 20850
301-424-3796
Takes: good clothing, school supplies, bedding, household items
Benefits: low-income families

Kensington Caboose
KensingtonCaboose.com
10508 Connecticut Ave.
Kensington, MD 20895
301-929-0178
Takes: children's clothing (up to size 10), maternity wear, baby equipment, toys and books

Leslie Consignment Gallery
LeslieConsignment.com
6 East Ridgeville Blvd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
301-829-8121
Takes: premium brand name and designer clothing and accessories such as shoes, belts, handbags, and jewelry

The Loading Dock - A Materials Reuse Center
TheLoadingDock.org
Call: 410-558-3625 to schedule pick-up or MC redidents take to Montgomery County Transfer Station
Takes: construction materials, newer working appliances
Benefits: reduces landfill, helps decrease construction costs for organizations like Habitat for Humanity

Manna Food Center
MannaFood.org
9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-424-1130
Takes: non-perishable food
Benefits: needy in the County

Montgomery County Humane Society
mcHumane.org
14645 Rothgeb Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
240-773-5960
Takes: cars, blankets, towels, newspaper, pet carriers, leashes.
Benefits: shelter and care of animals

Montgomery County Thrift
MoCoThrift.org
7125 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-0063
Takes: clothing, accessories, jewelry.
Benefits: five local non-profits

National Center for Children and Families NCCF-Cares.org
6301 Greentree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-365-4480
Takes: new/gently used clothing, housewares
Benefits: transitional living for homeless women and children

Purple Heart PurpleHeart.org
Call 301-277-0063 to schedule pick-up
Takes: Cars, usable clothing and household items
Benefits: veterans

Regal Rags
RegalRagsAnnapolis.com
626 B Admiral Dr.
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-224-3434
Takes: clean, stylish clothing and accessories

Salvation Army
SalvationArmySouth.org; for more locations
814 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-347-9944
Takes: Most household items, clothing, furniture, etc.

St Vincent De Paul Society
VincentBaltimore.org
1123 Wilso Dr
Baltimore, MD 21223
410-368-1545
Takes: cars, clothing, office/school supplies, housewares, children's toys
Benefits: poor, homeless

Stone Ridge School
StoneRidgeSchool.org
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-4322
Takes: books
Benefits: the school

Success In Style, Inc. (Donations by appointment only)
SuccessInStyle.org
3290 Pine Orchard Lane, Suite A
Lower Level
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-750-6475
Takes: new or like new business attire, accessories, undergarments (new), cosmetics (new), wigs, jewelry
Benefits: disadvantaged women seeking employment

Upscale Resale Thrift Shop
www.upscaleresalethriftshop.org
15130 Frederick Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
301-738-7723

Vietnam Veterans of America
VVA.org
Call: 1-800-459-8387 for pick-up
Takes: almost anything usable
Benefits: Vietnam vetrans

A Wider Circle
aWiderCircle.org
Center for Community Service: 9159-C Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-608-3504
Takes: mattresses (one of the few organizations that does), furniture, small appliances, dishes, pots and pans, sheets, and other household goods. Will pick up large items, by appointment, in MD, DC and VA.
Benefits: poor and homeless

WASHINGTON, D.C.

American Rescue Workers Thrift
RescueDC.com
1107 9th and H St., NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-397-6149
Takes: used and vintage clothing, shoes, furniture, appliances, electronics, household items, collectibles, etc.
Benefits: homeless, disaster relief, social services

Christ Child Society Opportunity Shop
ChristChildDC.org
1427 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-6635
Takes: fine jewelry, sterling silver, crystal, dishware
Benefits: children with education and emotional needs

Clothes Encounters of A Second Kind
202 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-546-4004
Takes: clothing and accessories in good condition

DC AmVets
www.amvetspickup.org
6101 Georgia Avenue
Washington, DC 20011 202-291-4013
Takes: almost anything usable
Benefits: American veterans

Frugalista
3069 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-2135

Goodwill of Greater Washington
DCGoodwill.org
2200 South Dakota Ave NE
Washington DC, 20018
202-715-2658
Takes: gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, working electronics, etc.

L&N Superthrift Store
1830 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-588-0020

Martha's Table
MarthaStable.org
2114 14th Stret NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-328-6608
Takes: clothing, household items, food (see website for schedule)

Menzfit
menzfit.org
1000 Vermont Avenue, NW
Suite 1005
Washington, DC 20005
Main: 202-312-5826 Fax: 202-312-5827
Takes: professional men's clothing
Benefits: disadvantaged men seeking employment

Salvation Army Family Store
DCMaryland.SATruck.org 1375 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-396-1809
Takes: clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories, furniture, household goods (knick knacks, electronics, kitchen appliances), sporting goods, bric-a-brac, books, toys and games, etc.

St. Alban's Episcopal Church Opportunity Shop
St-Albans-Parish.org
3001 Wisconsin Avenue
Washington, DC 20001
202-966-5288
Takes: clothing, housewares, jewelry, art, books, memorabilia
Benefits: needy in the community

Secondi (consignment)
Secondi.com
1702 Connecticut Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-667-1122
Takes: casual, office, dressy, and evening wear; shoes, bags, belts, sunglasses, jewelry. Items must be no more than 2 years old, in excellent condition; “better" department store and designer labels; in-season or anticipating next season.

Second Time Around Consignment
SecondTimeAround.net
3289 M Street
Georgetown, DC 20007
202-333-2355
Takes: Clothing and accessories; high-end designer labels and name brands; no more than 2 years old and in good condition