What, when & where to donate

New Donation Hours - strictly enforced due to Covid safety protocols

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday: 12pm-4:00pm only

Please bring all donations to our designated back door on Bailey Avenue. There is a sign and a parking spot on the right side of our space specifically designated for donations.

Please donate only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please no dumping, throw things away at home!

We are always grateful for your donations.

Scroll down to see what we can accept and what we cannot accept.

Thank you for supporting RTS!

We can accept

Accessories - Hats, Scarves, Purses, Gloves, Ties, Belts

Appliances - Blenders, Coffee Machines, Toaster, Vacuums, etc

Artwork

Beauty - Unopened Fragrances, Body Product, Gift Sets

Bedding - Sheets, Blankets, Bed Skirts, Comforters, Shams, Duvets

Clothing - Men's, Women's, Junior's, Children's, Infant's

Crafts - Stickers, Craft Books, Art Supplies.

Electronics - Phone Systems, Apple Devices, CD and DVD Players,

Footwear - Shoes, Sneakers, Boots. Sandals

Formal Wear - Tuxedos, Suits, Prom Dresses, Ball Gowns and Costumes

Games - CD Rom, Complete Board Games, Toys,

Holiday Decorations

Home Goods - Tableware, Vintage Linens, Decorative Pillows, Towels, etc,

Housewares - Utensils, Dishes, Glasses, Pots and Pans, Chrystal, Cut Glass

Jewelry - in good condition, we are able to fix minor faults.

Lighting - Lamps, Sconces, New Candles

Media - Books, Records, DVDs, CDs

Picture Frames

School Supplies - Calculators, Spirals, Folders, etc.

Sport Equipment - Clubs, Bats, Gloves, Skates, Padding, Rackets, etc.

We accept gently used items in good condition

We also gladly accept Monetary Donations

Funds we collect go towards grants and scholarships. Contact us to donate money

Your donations are

Tax deductible

Items we cannot accept for our customers' health and safety:

Nothing broken, torn, chipped, or soiled

No medical equipment of any kind

No healthcare equipment

No cosmetics, contact lens paraphanalia or nail polish

No infant's equipment of any kind: (car seat, swing, stroller, bassinet, crib, pack 'n play)

No food of any kind

No used underwear and socks

No humidifiers (we do accept dehumidifiers and air purifiers)

No helmets of any kind

No downhill skis

No bed (sleeping) pillows

We also cannot accept these items, our space is limited:

No Computers, Printers, Fax Machines & TV’s predating 2010

No Drapery Hardware - (Curtain Rods, Window Blinds, etc)

No Encyclopedias, Magazines, Textbooks

No Filing Cabinets

No Large Exercise Equipment

No Large Speakers

No Metal Bed Frames, Mattresses, Aerobeds

No Sewing Machines in Cabinets

No VHS Tapes, Cassettes (Video Games OK)

No Wedding Dresses

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