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Donation & Recycling

We don't just haul.
We give back.

Before anything touches a landfill, our crew sorts every load — donating usable items to Bay Area charities and recycling what can be recovered. On average, 60% of what we haul stays out of the trash.

60%
Diverted from landfill
1,200+
Loads processed
15+
Charity partners
100%
Certified e-waste recycling
Donation

Items we donate.

If it's in good condition, we always try to donate it first. Our crew is trained to identify items that can go to a second home instead of a dump.

Furniture
  • Sofas & couches in good shapew
  • Dining tables & chairs
  • Dressers & wardrobes
  • Bed frames & headboards
  • Desks & bookshelves
  • Children's furniture
Household
  • Lamps & lighting fixtures
  • Rugs & curtains
  • Kitchen appliances (working)
  • Dishes & cookware
  • Bedding & linens
  • Décor & artwork
Clothing & Textiles
  • Adult clothing
  • Children's clothing
  • Shoes & accessories
  • Coats & jackets
  • Bags & backpacks
  • Sports apparel
Electronics (working)
  • Laptops & tablets
  • Phones & chargers
  • Small kitchen electronics
  • Portable speakers
  • Gaming accessories
  • Cameras & equipment
Recycling

How we recycle.

🖥️
E-Waste
TVs, computers, monitors, printers — sent to certified e-waste recyclers.
🔩
Metals
Steel, aluminum, copper — sorted and sent to metal recycling facilities.
📦
Cardboard & Paper
Boxes and paper waste broken down and sent to paper mills.
🪑
Mattresses
Foam, springs, and fabric separated and recycled wherever possible.
🌿
Yard Waste
Green waste composted at licensed green waste facilities.
🏗️
Construction Debris
Concrete, wood, and drywall diverted from landfill through certified channels.
Our partners

Where your stuff goes.

Salvation Army
Furniture & clothing donations
San Francisco
Goodwill Bay Area
General household items
Oakland
St. Vincent de Paul
Furniture & appliances
San Jose
Bay Area Rescue Mission
Clothing & essentials
Richmond
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Building materials & furniture
South Bay
Free Geek
Electronics & computers
Berkeley
Items we cannot donate or recycle:Hazardous materials — chemicals, asbestos, oil drums, fuel tanks, biohazardous waste, and contaminated items. These require special disposal and we will let you know if something qualifies before pickup.