Donation & Recycling Resources
Recommended Resources
Moving & Relocation Companies
Electronics
Household Goods - Clothing
Eyeglasses
Appliances
Used Medical Equipment
Waste Removal
Paper Management / Reducing Junk Mail
Dayton, Ohio Service Organizations
Recommended Resources
Storage Envy Jay Keighley www.storage-envy.com
Pet Bulter Kathleen Simpson www.petbulter.com
Recycling www.earth911.com
To find a drop-off site in your area visit: www.preserveproducts.com www.rbrc.org - rechargeable batteries
All My Faves | Why Search Shopping Resources www.allmyfaves.com
Century Photo Products Photo Storage www.centuryphoto.com
Moving & Storage Companies
Lewis & Michael Moving & Storage www.atlasagent.com/atlaslm/
Mayberry's Van & Storage www.mayberrymovers.com
Two Men & A Truck www.twomenandatruck.com
Electronics
Staples www.Staples.com PC’s, monitors and printers for a fee of $10.00 per piece, keyboards, cell phones, ink cartridges ($3.00 back in rewards for every cartridge)
The National Cristina Foundation www.Cristina.org Directs donations of used computer equipment to organizations throughout the U.S. These groups train people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons to lead more independent and productive lives.
www.Charitablerecycling.com Cell Phones – personal information removal manuals for most models
www.Wirelessfundraiser.com Some estimate there are over 500 million cell phones stockpiled in homes and offices across America. WirelessFundraiser.com allows you to donate the value of your cell phone to an organization you feel is worthy. Mailing label provided.
Best Buy Stores www.bestbuy.com Recycle cell phones, rechargeable batteries, ink-jet cartridges, PDA’s, DVDs and CDs
www.mygreenelectronics.com TVs, speakers and VCRs Through responsible use, reuse and recycling of electronics, the consumer electronics industry and consumers can protect and preserve the environment together.
www.ecoencore.org Music, books, current software: They sell your items and donate 70 percent of the proceeds to the earth-saving group of your choice.
Radio Shack www.radioshack.com Dayton Mall 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd Dayton, OH 45459 937-434-0925 Dispose of rechargeable, watch and hearing aid batteries
Staples, Office Depot, Office Max www.staples.com – www.officedepot.com - www.officemax.com Recycle printer cartridges
Household Goods - Clothing
Vietnam Veterans of America www.pickupsforvets.org 1-800-535-3834 - 937-223-5751 Clothing, housewares, some furniture, no mattresses or large appliances
Goodwill Industries www.shopgoodwill.com 950 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd 937-436-3899 Household items, furniture, cars, clothing, shoes, jewelry, books, toys. No large appliances or computer equipment. (See website for other locations.)
Amvets www.amvets.org 937-254-9777 or 1-800-582-1354 Free pick-up service for clothing, household, tools. No large furniture.
Salvation Army www.satruck.com 1-800-958-7825 Free pick-up of clothing, housewares, furniture, appliances, exercise and yard equipment
Dress for Success www.dressforsuccess.org The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Clothes that Work www.clothesthatwork.org 1133 S Edwin C Moses Blvd Dayton, OH 45408 937-222-3778 Provides low-income women and men with business clothing, shoes and other professional clothing needed to enter the workplace.
www.soles4souls.org Footwear collected for victims of natural disasters worldwide.
Eyeglasses
LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision stores www.lenscrafters.com - www.sunglasshut.com - www.pearlevision.com Recycle Eyeglasses
Appliances
www.recycle-steel.org Recycle appliances
Used Medical Equipment
Access Center for Independent Living 931 S. Ludlow St. Dayton, Ohio 45402 937-431-5202 Accepts: Hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and many other unused medical supplies Donations excepted Monday through Thursday 12-5
On-Line Auctions & Classifieds
www.freecycle.org Give away just about anything. Join the group in your area. Items listed must be offered at no cost. Listings are free.
www.craigslist.org Similar to the classified section of the daily newspaper. Listings are free.
www.ebay.com Sell your "stuff" online for a fee.
www.buyselltrades.com Buy and sell items through out the world in all categories, including antiques, art, books,business, autos, clothing, electronics, computers, home furnishings, entertainment and more.
Waste Removal
1-800-GOT-JUNK www.1800gotjunk.com Furniture, appliances, yard waste, renovation and garage debris. No hazardous waste. They do all the loading, cleanup and recycle/donate what they can. See website for rates.
Paper Management / Reducing Junk Mail
www.irs.gov Publication number 552 Information on what papers the IRS suggests you keep.
OptOutPrescreen.com OptOutPrescreen.com is a centralized service to accept and process requests from consumers to "Opt-In" or "Opt-Out" of firm offers of credit or insurance. OptOutPrescreen.com is a joint venture among Equifax Information Services, LLC, Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Innovis Data Solutions, Inc., and TransUnion, LLC (collectively the "Consumer Credit Reporting Companies"). via phone by dialing 888-5 OPT-OUT (888-567-8688) This allow the consumer to opt out for five years.
www.catalogchoice.org Catalog choice allows you to opt out of catalogs of your choice.
www.dmachoice.org Direct Marketing Association provides a variety of opt out options for consumer assistance. However, the consumer will have to register on line or download the form and mail.
National Do Not Call List www.donotcall.gov Cuts down on Telemarketing calls 1-888-382-1222
Dayton, Ohio Service Organizations
Clothing
2nd Debut 869 E Franklin St. Centerville, OH 45459 937-435-4530 Ladies designer clothing and jewelry sold on consignment. By appt. only.
Shared Treasures LLC www.shared-treasures.com 937-435-4616 43 W Franklin St. Centerville, OH 45459 Brand-name women's clothing and costume jewelry sold on consignment. By appt. only.
Clothes-Go-Round 1209 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH 45429 937-299-8650 Women's and men's clothes sold on consignment
Plato's Closet www.platoscloset.com 101 E Alex-Bell Rd Centerville, OH 45459 937-312-9321 Paying cash for teen/young adult clothing. No appt. needed. (National locations)
Children's Clothing Items
Kidz Again Children's Resale Shop www.kidzagain.com 1053 S Main St. Centerville, OH 937-436-0758 Paying cash for toys, baby equipment, children's clothing. By appt. only.
Once Upon a Child www.ouac.com 101 E Alex-Bell Rd Centerville, OH 45459 937-312-1294 Paying cash for children's clothing, toys and equipment.
Hannah's Treasure Chest www.hannahstreasure.org 124 Westpark Rd. Centerville, OH 45459 937-438-5039 Donations of baby and children's clothing, cribs, toddler beds, school supplies, baby equipment, books and toys to help children in need.
Household Items
SICSA www.sicsa.org The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals is a private non-profit animal welfare group dedicated to saving the Miami Valley's homeless cats and dogs; preventing the euthanasia of adoptable companion animals by addressing the animal overpopulation problem; and nurturing the human animal bond through humane education. Needs: blankets, sheets, rugs, towels, dog/cat toys, leashes (see wish list on their website)
St. Vincent de Paul Society www.stvincentdayton.org 945 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, OH 45408 937-222-5555 Free pick-up for donations of furniture, housewares, clothing, gently-used mattresses
Hospice of Dayton Upscale 1413 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 937-294-9200 Accepts donations of furniture, housewares, home decorative items and small appliances
Park Avenue Antiques 2306 Far Hills Ave. Oakwood, OH 45419 937-293-5691 Cash or consignment by appointment only.
Home2Home www.home2homeconsignments.com 251 E Alex-Bell Rd. Centerville, OH 45459 937-439-6688 Furniture and home accessories sold on consignment
Play It Again Sports www.playitagainsports.com 101 E Alex-Bell Rd Centerville, OH 45459 937-291-0031 Exercise and sporting equipment - sold on consignment, receive store credit, or cash. (National locations)
Half-Price Books www.halfpricebooks.com 2090 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. Dayton, OH 937-438-0249 Paying cash for books, music, movies, magazines
.Net Profits www.netprofitsohio.com 1055 S. Main Centerville, OH 45458 937-312-1802 Will sell your “stuff” on eBay – they research price, take photo, write description, pack/ship for a commission.
Food Bank
Southminster Presbyterian Church www.sminster.com 7001 Far Hills Ave. Centerville, OH 45459 937-433-1810 Collects non-perishable grocery and personal hygiene items
Paper shredding and destruction
Aegis Armor www.aegis-armor.com 1-888-234-4778 On-site document destruction Aegis Armor is a locally owned and operated, Ohio business. The senior management has been involved in information security since 2000. Aegis Armor, LLC is dedicated to the secure document management while delivering unsurpassed service quality. Paper is recycled.
Hazardous waste and other materials
Montgomery County Solid Waste District www.mcswd.org 2450 Sandridge Dr. Moraine, OH 45439 937-225-4999 North location: 6589 Old Webster St. Vandalia, OH Construction materials, paint, paper, plastic, office furniture, cell phones, batteries, computer equipment, motor oil and more. Appliances - average cost $5.00 per appliance. Fee for yard waste. For small appliances call McMRF 937-496-6639 (Montgomery County residents)
Building materials ~ office furniture
Habitat for Humanity www.daytonhabitat.org 1041 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402 Phone: 937-586-0860 Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with God and all people of faith and good will, seeks to eliminate substandard housing in Montgomery County. We renovate or build new, decent and affordable housing that will strengthen individuals, their families and their neighborhoods through home ownership. Families apply to us to earn a house of their own. Once accepted into the program, our "Partner Families" work alongside our many volunteers to build their house. They put in 300 to 500 hours of "sweat" equity before earning their home, which is then sold to them for the cost of materials and any contracted work on a 20-year interest-free mortgage. Accepting: construction materials, paint, appliances, office desks, file cabinets.
Office and school supplies
Crayons to Classrooms www.dc2c.org 1511 Kuntz Road, Dayton, OH 45404 Steve Rubenstein, Executive Director 937-528-6401 Web site: www.dc2c.org Crayons to Classrooms is a Teacher Resource Center that will support under-funded K-12 schools and their students living in poverty in the Greater Miami Valley. Needs: School or office supplies
Nursing home and senior care facilities
Oaks of West Kettering www.capitalhealthservices.com 1150 W. Dorothy Lane Kettering, OH 45409 937-293-1152 Craft supplies and telephones
Heartland of Centerville www.ucomparehealthcare.com 1001 E. Alex-Bell Rd. Centerville, OH 45459 937-436-9700 Craft supplies and games
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