Condition matters
Donation organizations decide what they can accept, and damaged, stained or incomplete items may be declined.
Planning guide
How item condition, local facilities and material type affect donation, recycling and disposal options.
Donation organizations decide what they can accept, and damaged, stained or incomplete items may be declined.
Recycling and transfer facilities use different acceptance standards for electronics, metal, appliances, wood and mixed waste.
The destination of a specific load depends on item condition, facility availability and local acceptance rules.
Clear sorting can make recycling and donation more feasible than mixed or contaminated loads.
If environmental handling is important for a particular item, identify it before the quote is confirmed.
Send clear photos, the pickup address, item list and access details. Final acceptance depends on the actual load and site conditions.