Donate Today with donateNYC

Did you know that New Yorker’s are throwing out nearly six million tons of waste every year? That is equivalent to 141 billion Twinkies in our landfill. Much of that waste includes items such as clothes, books, and electronics that can be reused. By donating these goods, New Yorkers can help keep waste out of landfills, provide jobs and social services, save money, and conserve energy.

donateNYC is a program created by the NYC Department of Sanitation that helps New Yorkers give goods, find goods, and do good, with tools that make it easy to donate or find used items. This an essential part of NYC’s 0X30 initiative, helping New Yorkers reach the goal of sending zero waste to landfills by 2030. Residents can use donateNYC to give or find reusable items; businesses and nonprofits can exchange used goods; and local reuse organizations can join the donateNYC program. For more information and a list of locations near you, visit nyc.gov/donate.

 

Here are some donation spots near SoHo:

Housing Works: Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Their mission is to end the dual crisis of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain their efforts. Housing Works Thrift Shop:130 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012The thrift shop is open for drop off donations Monday through Saturday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm. The thrift store accepts clothing; jewelry and accessories; art; antiques; lighting, housewares; and furniture. Housing Works Bookstore: 126 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012The bookstore is open for drop off donations Monday through Friday 10:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday through Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. The store accepts books, CDs, DVDs, and LPs.

Bowery Mission: 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002. The Bowery Mission has been serving homeless and hungry New Yorkers since 1879. By providing meals, shelter, and medical care The Bowery Mission hopes to transform the lives of men and women that are hurting. The mission is open for donations 24 hours, 7 days a week. They accept books and media (CDs, LPs, DVDs); clothing; collectibles (jewelry, antiques, art); food and beverages; and shoes.

 

 

 Salvation Army: 120 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011 The Salvation Army operates thrift stores and numerous social service centers throughout New York City. Their work supports people in shelters, schools, and daycare centers around the world, including the greater NYC area. The Salvation Army is open for donations Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm. They accept books and media; clothing; electronics; household furniture; housewares; musical instruments; office furniture; shoes, sporting equipment; collectibles; toys and games; and automotive.