On your journey to getting better organized, you may wish to rid yourself of clutter that you no longer want taking up space in your home, your office, or your life.  

Below are some Rochester, NY area resources for donating and selling items.  Please visit their websites or call ahead to confirm which items are accepted and their business hours.  When “several locations” are listed, please refer to their websites or the yellow pages for a location convenient to you.  If their website is down, please call their number.

Book Donations
Rochester Public Library and branches
http://www2.libraryweb.org/orgMain.asp?orgid=263

Building and Remodeling Supplies and Tools Donations
Flower City Habitat for Humanity ReStore
66 Public Market, Rochester 14609 (call first as they may be moving)
585.697.2012
www.rochesterhabitat.org/get_involved/gi_donate.shtml
Cabinetry, masonry, plumbing & electrical fixtures, replacement doors and windows, countertops, "like new" hot water heaters, paneling, sinks, tools, wallpaper, flooring, trim, nuts & bolts, fasteners, HVAC and tools

Cell Phone Donations
Verizon stores
Several locations
www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/storelocator/index.jsp
Phones are donated to Alternatives for Battered Women.

Clothing and Household Donations
ABVI Goodwill
Several locations
www.abvi-goodwill.org/stores/locations.html
Bedding, books, clothing, household, toys

Asbury Storehouse
1050 East Avenue, Rochester 14607
585.473.0590
www.asburyfirstumc.org/outreach/storehouse.html
Clothing, kitchenware, bedding

Saint’s Place
46 South Main Street, Pittsford 14634
585.385.6860
www.saintsplace.org/help.htm
Clothing, furniture, household

Salvation Army
Several locations
www.rochestersalvationarmy.org/thrift-store.html
Clothing, household, toys

Vietnam Veterans
1199 East Main Street, Rochester 14609
585.482.8016  
www.vva20.org/donations.thriftstore.howtodonate.asp?nid=58
Clothing, household, sporting goods

Volunteers of America
1185 East Main Street, Rochester 14609
585.647.1150  
www.voawny.org/Default.aspx?tabid=69
Clothing, household, toys

Working Wardrobe
c/o Volunteers of America 
214 Lake Avenue, Rochester 14608
585.647.1150  
www.voawny.org/OurPrograms/WorkingWardrobe/tabid/161/Default.aspx
Women's business attire and accessories can be dropped off at any VOA location.

Clothing and Small Household Consignment Stores
Act 2 Consignment Shop
31 East Main Street, Victor 14564
585.924.7260
Baby, children, teen, women, men’s clothing

Anything Goes
136 Village Landing, Fairport 14450
585.223.3737
Children, women, men’s clothing

Changing Closets
23 East Main Street, Victor 14564
585.924.5610
Baby, children, teen, women’s clothing

Lu’s Back Door
19 Jefferson Avenue, Fairport 14450
585.377.3133
www.lusbackdoor.net
Children, women, men’s clothing, accessories, small household items

Nest Things
111 East Main Street, Webster 14580
585.265.9240
Maternity, baby, children’s clothing, toys

Second Bloom Corp.
1276 Fairport Road, Fairport 14450
585.388.4330
Baby, children’s clothing

Second Hand Rose
50 State Street, Pittsford 14534
585.385.3681
www.northfieldcommon.com/second_hand_rose.htm
Children, women, men’s clothing

Second Season Clothing
1555 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester 14620
585.244.6666
www.secondseasonrochester.com
Young adult, women’s clothing

Second Time Around Fashions on Consignment
3 West Main Street, Webster 14580
585.872.5810
www.georgetech.com/consignment
Children, teen, women’s clothing

Small Wonders
1225 Jefferson Road, Rochester 14623
585.272.0670
www.rochesterconsign.com/smallwonders/index.html
Maternity, baby, children’s clothing
 
Take 2 Consignment Shop
685 Titus Avenue, Irondequoit 14617
585.266.8430
Maternity, baby, children, teens’ clothing

Trading Closets
1764 Empire Boulevard, Webster 14580
585.671.4520
www.tradingclosetsonline.com
Children, teen girls, teen boys’ clothing, prom dresses

WeePeats Bi-annual Events
585.314.6357
www.weepeats.net
Maternity, children, pre-teens clothing, baby equipment, books, toys

Computer Donations
Maven Technologies
1144 Lexington Avenue, Rochester 14606
585.458.2460
www.maventech.com

Micrecycle
97 Humboldt Street, Rochester 14609
585.224.7014

Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery
7318 Victor-Mendon Road, Victor 14564
585.924.3840
www.ewaste.com

Furniture and Home Accessories Consignment Stores
Classic Additions Consignment
50 State Street, Pittsford 14534
585-218-9580
www.northfieldcommon.com/classic_additions.htm
Furniture, antiques, collectibles

Consignment Connection
687 Titus Ave, Irondequoit 14617
585.266.1010
Furniture, antiques, household

Fairport Village Consignment
124 South Main Street, Fairport 14450
585.421.3750
Furniture, rugs, lamps, art

New Unto Others
141 State Street, Rochester 14614
585.232.8686
http://www.spirituschristi.org/c_shop/index.html
Furniture, home furnishings, lamps, artwork, rugs, accessories

Windsor Cottage
3495 Winton Place Drive, Building D, Rochester 14623
585.442.6530
www.windsorcottage.com
Furniture, home accessories

Miscellaneous
1-800-GOT-JUNK     (1-800-468-5865)
www.1800GotJunk.com
They take away almost anything – from old furniture and appliances to yard waste and renovation debris – including many things that your local refuse company may not typically accept. 

Online Classifieds
Craigslist
www.craigslist.org
For selling items to individuals locally.  List your items on their website for free.

Freecycle
www.freecycle.org
For donating items to individuals locally.  List your items on their website for free.