Used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, and household ‘softwear’ are too good for the trash! Even ripped, worn or stained items can still have a purpose. In fact, they are banned from disposal by MassDEP regulation.
Donation bins at schools and municipal facilities provide the hosts with rebates from collected items. All they ask is that donations be clean, dry and odor free.
Bins located in parking lots and gas stations all put collected materials to their highest practical use. They may or may not support a charitable organization, but all keep valuable material out of the trash.
Charities and thrift shops accept donations of usable clothing, and sometimes other household items.
Consignment shops may accept items in very good condition, and share a portion of the sale price with you.
These organizations support their good work through clothing and household items sales in their thrift shops and other outlets. Donations are tax deductible.
Big Brother/Big Sister Foundation
20 Park Plaza
Suite 1420
Boston, MA 02116
Goodwill
1010 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02119
(617) 445-1010
Salvation Army Thrift Shop
936 Washington St. – Hanover
(781) 826-5686
Savers, a national thrift shop chain with locations in Hanover, Plymouth, Norwood and West Roxbury, shares a portion of proceeds from clothing sales with a designated charitable organization. They also accept household items.
Duxbury Thrift and Consignment
48 Depot St. – Duxbury
(781) 934-9014
American Retro
95 Church St. (Rt 139) – Pembroke
(781) 924-5240
Kids Closet
46 Columbia Rd. (Rt 53) – Pembroke
(781) 829-9970
Kids Echo
166 County Street – Lakeville
(508) 947-4114
Mum’s Secret Closet
170 Water St. – Plymouth
(508) 927-4867
Off the Rack
39 Washington St. (Rt 53) – Norwell
(781) 878-3555
Resale Therapy Designer Consignment
106 Pleasant St., Columbian Sq. – Weymouth
(781) 331-8885
The Round Rack
169 Beale St., Quincy
(617) 481-9953
Style Unlimited
62 Court St. – Plymouth
508.927.4955
Twice as Nice
46 Columbia Rd. (Rt 53)
Pembroke
(781) 829-4403
If you know a good consignment or thrift shop that isn’t on the list, please contact Claire
