Where to Donate & Dispose of Your Items

Salt Lake & Utah County

💛 Please donate items that are clean and in good, usable condition.

Start Here: Why It Matters

At Orderly Nest Organizing, we help you create systems of order in your home—starting with passing along items you no longer need to places that can truly use them.

Decluttering can be hard, but it becomes a lot easier (and even joyful) when you know your items can bless someone else.

Regular decluttering is key to staying organized. We naturally accumulate things over time without realizing it, so building the habit of letting go is essential for maintaining a tidy, functional home.

To help you get started, we’ve created this guide to local resources for donating, recycling, or responsibly disposing of your items.

General Donation Centers (One Trip Drop-Off)

If you have a mix of items, these are great all-in-one options:

• Deseret Industries (DI): Accepts clothing, furniture, housewares, books, toys, and more. Proceeds fund job training and employment services.
• Savers: Accepts clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, and small furniture. Partners with nonprofits to fund community programs.
• Goodwill Industries: Accepts a wide range of items including clothing, housewares, books, and electronics.
• The Other Side Academy (The Other Side Thrift Boutique): Accepts clothing, furniture, and household items. Supports individuals recovering from addiction.

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Gently used clothing can make a meaningful difference:

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah: Accepts clothing and accessories to support youth mentoring programs.
• The Road Home: Accepts clothing for individuals and families in need.
• Soles4Souls: Accepts new and gently used shoes (check website for drop-off locations).
• Plato’s Closet: Buys trendy teen and young adult clothing (cash on the spot).
• Kid to Kid: Buys children’s clothing, toys, and gear in great condition.

💛 Tip: Items should be clean, odor-free, and in good condition. If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, don’t donate it.

Bedding, Towels & Pet Items

• Local animal shelters & rescues: Accept towels, blankets, and pet supplies (even worn items).
• Humane Society of Utah: Accepts bedding and supplies for shelter animals.
• The Road Home: Accepts clean bedding, towels, clothing, shoes, and hygiene items. (Check their website for current needs and drop-off details.)

💛 Tip:

• Worn items → animal shelters
• Clean, gently used → human services

Books, Magazines & Media

📚 Books deserve a second life!

• Salt Lake County Library: Many locations accept book donations for resale or programs. (Call ahead for large drop-offs.)
• Local school libraries: Call your local school to check donation needs.

Office Supplies

Unused or gently used supplies can help schools and organizations:

• Local schools and teachers: Often the best and most direct impact.
• Office supply stores (like Staples or Office Depot): Accept ink cartridge recycling and some electronics (varies by location).

💛 Tip: Donate items that are complete, clean, and ready to use.

Baby Items

Many thrift stores don’t accept baby gear due to safety standards—but here are your options:

• Utah Diaper Bank: Accepts unopened diapers and baby essentials.
• Kid to Kid: Buys baby gear that meets current safety standards (no recalls).
• Facebook Marketplace / KSL: Great for passing along items—just clearly list condition and age.

💛 Tip: If you wouldn’t feel 100% confident using it for your own baby, don’t pass it on.

Food Donations

🥫 Donating unopened food helps feed families in need:

• Utah Food Bank: Accepts non-perishable foods and, at select locations, fresh or frozen items. (Check website for drop-off locations.)

💛 Tip: Donate items that are unopened, in-date, and in good condition.

Recycling, Bulk & Hazardous Items

For items that can’t be donated:

• Facebook Marketplace / KSL: Sell or give away working items, moving boxes, or scrap materials.
• Trans-Jordan Landfill: Accepts:
  • Metals
  • Appliances (fees may apply)
  • Cardboard, glass
  • Electronics
  • Mattresses, tires (fees apply)
  • Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries, bulbs)
• PaintCare: Drop off leftover paint for recycling.
• Best Buy: Offers electronics recycling.
• Custom Industries (West Jordan): Buys scrap metal by weight.

Donation Pick-Up Options

If you can’t drop items off:

• Deseret Industries
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah

💛 Many organizations offer free pickup—check their websites to schedule.

Want to Sell Instead?

Turn clutter into cash:

• Local + easy: Facebook Marketplace, KSL Classifieds, OfferUp
• Clothing: Poshmark, Depop, ThredUp, Uptown Cheapskate, Plato’s Closet
• Kids items: Kid to Kid
• Furniture & home: Home Again Consignment, Name Droppers Consignment
• Nationwide: eBay (best for specialty/collectible items)

💡 Tips for selling:

• Take clear, well-lit photos
• Be honest about condition
• Price competitively
• Include details (size, brand, flaws)

Final Thoughts

If you know of a great donation resource not listed here, I’d love to hear it! 📱 Text 801-893-1237 to Orderly Nest.

And if you’re ready to tackle your clutter and want support along the way—we’re here to help.

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