Don't throw it away—give it away! Find the perfect place to donate your stuff and help a neighbor in need.
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Provides furniture and home essentials to families transitioning out of homelessness. High quality standards—items must be in good, usable condition.
9159 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(301) 608-3504
Sells donated building materials, appliances, and furniture to the public. Proceeds fund local Habitat home-building projects in Howard County.
8909 McGaw Ct
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 290-3700
Supports survivors of domestic violence. They often need smaller household items and personal care products for their emergency shelter.
Columbia, MD
(Confidential Location)
hopeworkshc.org
Provides 24-hour crisis intervention, shelter, and outreach. They often need specific pantry items and small essentials for residents.
6700 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 531-6006
A volunteer-run thrift shop that supports local community outreach programs. They offer a curated selection of high-quality clothing and home items.
8820 Columbia 100 Pkwy Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2007
While primarily a landfill, Alpha Ridge has donation bins for specific reusable items in partnership with the Glenwood Lions Club and BookDrop. Note: Most items brought here are disposed of—use bins only for accepted items.
2350 Marriottsville Rd
Marriottsville, MD 21104
Mon-Sat, 8am - 4pm
Convenient drive-thru drop-offs for general clothing and household goods. Accepts a wide variety of items. Multiple locations in Howard County.
Columbia:
9097 Snowden River Pkwy
Ellicott City:
10150 Baltimore National Pike
Nonprofit reuse center accepting building materials, furniture, and gardening tools. Great for leftover renovation supplies that would otherwise go to the landfill.
2523 Gwynns Falls Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 728-3625
Donation collection service benefiting nonprofits like the American Red Cross and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Convenient free home pickup available!
Multiple drop-off locations in Howard County
Free home pickup available
Schedule online or by phone
Accepts a wide range of items including appliances, automobiles, clothing, and furniture. Free pickup available for large items—great for bulky furniture!
Free pickup for large items
1-800-728-7825
Schedule online at satruck.org
Yellow collection bins located throughout Howard County for used clothing and shoes. Proceeds fund development programs worldwide. Super convenient—drop off anytime!
Bins located at grocery stores and parking lots countywide
Available 24/7
Appliances and electronics must be in working order. Test before donating—broken items cost charities money to dispose of.
No major stains, pet hair, or odors on furniture. A quick wipe-down or wash goes a long way.
No recalled items (check CPSC.gov), broken glass, or sharp edges. Cribs and car seats have strict safety standards.
We'll do the heavy lifting! When we handle cleanouts, we sort through items to find those that can be donated. For every item we donate, we provide you with a receipt.
Schedule a Donation-First CleanoutThis directory is based on Howard County's official "Know Before You Throw" resource.
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