donation guide

Thank you for your interest in donating your item(s) to DIG! Please thoroughly review this page to ensure the success and safety of your donations. We are a volunteer-operated organization that relies on the cooperation of our community through this intentional drop off process.

Please review the following donation guidelines as well as our list of what we can and cannot accept prior to scheduling your drop off appointment.

your gently used household items can change a family’s life

general donation guidelines:

  • Quality, gently used and new items accepted

  • All items must be clean, safe, and functional

  • All items must be in ready-to-use condition, with all parts assembled or clearly labeled and securely attached to the item(s)

  • Items must be free of stains, tears, pet hair, mold, and odors

  • All items must be from a non-smoking household

  • PLEASE NOTE: DIG has the right to turn away any donation, including during a drop off

Thank you for honoring these guidelines so that we can achieve our mission of instilling dignity with quality, functioning items for families in need!

what we do & do not accept

FURNITURE:

No rips, stains, tears, pet hair, odors
Must be in clean and working condition

    • Armchairs and recliners (non-electric only)

    • Bookshelves (less than 5 ft)

    • Coffee tables

    • Small desks

    • Dressers

    • End tables

    • Futons (with mattress)

    • Kitchen chairs

    • Kitchen/dining tables

    • Lamps

    • Nightstands

    • Couches

    • Loveseats

    • Electric recliners, lift chairs

    • Mattresses, box springs

    • Bed frames

    • Headboards and footboards

    • Hospital beds

    • Armoires

    • Sofa beds

    • Sectionals

    • Baby items (cribs, beds, changing tables, high chairs, etc.)

    • Entertainment centers

    • Anything with a glass-top

    • Outdoor furniture

    • Light fixtures (hardwire)

    • Medical equipment

    • China cabinets

    • Cabinets taller than 5 ft.

    • Office chairs

    • Bean bag chairs

KITCHENWARE:

No alcohol-related items
Must be in clean and working condition

    • Pots and pans

    • Baking dishes

    • Can openers

    • Cooking utensils

    • Cutting boards

    • Dish racks

    • Dish towels

    • Kitchen knives

    • Silverware

    • Mixing bowls

    • Potholders

    • Drinking glasses & mugs (no wine, beer, or cocktail)

    • Cracked or chipped dishes

    • Dishware with ANY alcohol-related branding

    • Beer/wine/cocktail glasses

    • China sets

ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES:

Must be in clean and working condition

    • Air conditioners

    • Blenders & mixers

    • Coffee makers (traditional only)

    • Crock pots & slow cookers

    • Electric griddles

    • Electric kettles

    • Electric teapots

    • Fans

    • Heaters

    • Instant Pots

    • Microwaves

    • Pressure cookers

    • Rice cookers

    • Toasters & toaster ovens

    • TVs (flat screen only)

    • Vacuum cleaners

    • Alarm clocks

    • CD players, stereos

    • Computers

    • DVD players

    • Espresso machines

    • Hot plates

    • Ice cream machines

    • Anything alcohol-related

    • Ovens/stoves

    • Refrigerators

    • Tube TVs

    • Washing machines & dryers

    • Breadmakers

LINENS:

No rips, stains, tears, pet hair, odors
Must be clean

Want extra good karma?! Please label the size of any sheets / linens prior to donating!

    • Blankets, quilts, comforters (please wash first!)

    • Bath & hand towels, wash cloths (please wash first!)

    • Bedsheets (all sizes) (please wash first!)

    • NEW bed/sleeping pillows

    • Curtains (84 inches, 96 inches, or 108 inches only)

    • Table cloths (please wash first!)

    • Throw pillows

    • Linens with stains or tears

    • Bed skirts

    • Draperies

    • Electric blankets

BATHROOM:

No rips, stains, tears, pet hair, odors
Must be clean

    • Bath & hand towels, wash cloths (please wash first!)

    • Bathroom decor

    • Bath mats (please wash first!)

    • NEW shower curtain liners

    • Shower curtains (please wash first!)

    • Shower curtain hooks

    • Cabinet mirrors

    • Scales

    • Shower heads

    • Toilets, sinks

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & DECOR:

No rips, stains, tears, pet hair, odors
Must be clean

    • Artwork

    • Wall hooks

    • Rugs

    • Clothing racks

    • China

OTHER:

ARE YOUR ITEMS ACCEPTED? DO THEY MEET OUR GENERAL DONATION GUIDELINES?

great! you’re on your way to putting your gently used items to good use!

Please follow the prompts below to choose how you would like to get your item(s) to DIG. Our drop off option is free and guaranteed. Our pick up option comes with a cost that directly supports the costs behind keeping DIG on the road (including FREE deliveries for clients). Pick ups are dependent on staff availability and are not guaranteed.

i’d like to drop off

Our donation drop off option is free and is automatically confirmed after following these steps. All donation drop offs must be scheduled in advance to ensure that someone is here to safely accept your donation(s). This also helps us avoid dumping (which is illegal and costs us (and you) more than we’re able to handle!). To schedule a drop off, please click the button below to find a date and time that works for your schedule.

i need a pick up

Sorry, DIG is not currently able to offer donation pick-up services due to limited staff.

alternative donation sites

Check out our list of alternative donation sites to contact for any items that DIG does not accept.