We appreciate your generous donations!
We may not be able to accept all items (even items we normally accept) due to space limitations.
Thank you for understanding!

We are proud to divert thousands of pounds of usable materials from landfills, and provide them to local creatives and educators.
Thank you for your generous donations!
We can’t do it without you!

ITEMS WE ACCEPT

ANY CREATIVE MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND TOOLS THAT ARE IN GOOD, USABLE CONDITION

  • Art Supplies: chalk, crayons, pastels, markers, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, ink, ink pads, paint, brushes, palettes, tape

  • Books: art books, craft books, fashion, sewing, vintage - NO SUBSCRIPTION MAGAZINES!

  • Cameras: cameras, filters, lenses, lights

  • Craft Supplies: beads, bottle caps, clothes pins, feathers, foam, glue, glue sticks, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom poms, popsicle sticks, small metal parts (nothing dangerous), sponges, tape, small mosaic tiles, nice wood pieces

  • Craft Tools: art bins, button machines, cookie cutters, cutting dies, die cut machines, drawing tools, folders, hole punches, hot glue guns, paper cutters, rubber stamps, rulers, scissors, stencils, sticker machines, tweezers

  • Decorations: candles, decorations, masks, party favors, party supplies, tablecloths

  • Fabric / Textiles: fabric bolts, remnants (18”x18” or larger), fur, leather, appliques, embellishments, patches, ribbon, trim, cut quilting squares (any size)

  • Holidays: decorations, wrapping paper (Please only donate up to 3 months before the Holiday. We don’t have space to store items for the following year.)

  • Jewelry: all types, beads, bells, chain, charms, findings, gems, grommets, keyrings, pendants, studs, parts, pieces, supplies, tools, wire

  • Music gear: instruments, equipment, pedals, amplifiers, microphones

  • Nature: baskets, driftwood, feathers, flowers (dried or faux), organic materials, raffia, shells

  • Needlework: cross stitch, embroidery, hoops, looms, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks

  • Office / School Supplies: adhesive dots, binder clips, chalkboards, classroom decor, electric sharpeners, file folders, page protectors, post-its, staples, staplers, tape, whiteboards

  • Paint: acrylic, oil, enamel, mediums, gesso

  • Paper / Stationery: all kinds of paper, bows, envelopes, foam core, gift bags, greeting cards, journals, matte & poster board, notebooks, unused stationery, stickers, tags, wrapping paper

  • Scrapbooking: embellishments, frames, letters, photo corners, shapes, stickers

  • Sewing: buttons, fasteners (snaps, hooks, eyelets, etc.), iron on transfer, sewing machines in good working order, machine feet, marking chalk, needles, notions, patterns, pins, scissors, tape measures, thimbles, thread (spools, embroidery), trim, zippers

  • Tape: all types

  • Tools and Hardware: working tools, machines, 3D printers, useable hardware

  • Toys: action figures, dolls, board games, legos, puzzles, novelty items, video games

  • Vintage: collectibles, curios, decorations, doll clothes & parts, holiday stuff, handmade items, linens, housewares, images, maps, miniatures, pictures, postcards, silk scarves, miscellaneous cool stuff

If you are unsure about something, feel free to email us at remainders.donations@gmail.com

TEMPORARILY NOT ACCEPTING

  • binder clips

  • candles, candle making supplies

  • sewing machines

  • staples

ITEMS WE DON’T ACCEPT

NOTHING BROKEN, DIRTY, OR IN POOR CONDITION

  • appliances (except blenders and hairdryers ok)

  • architectural samples: carpet, tile, etc.

  • auto parts

  • baking supplies

  • bedding, blankets, pillow cases, sheets

  • blinds, curtain hardware

  • binders

  • non-art books: fiction, textbooks, etc.

  • cardboard / packing boxes

  • carpet

  • Christmas trees

  • clothing

  • computer keyboards, mouses

  • containers

  • curtains, drapes

  • design samples

  • fabric that is dirty, smelly, or has been glued

  • fabric samples

  • glassware

  • jars

  • magazines

  • used medical equipment

  • microscopes

  • packing peanuts

  • house paint

  • particleboard, MDF

  • picture frames

  • plastic containers

  • plastic drawers

  • printers

  • quilting books, quilting patterns

  • sewing cabinets / tables

  • styrofoam

  • toiletries

  • toxic/hazardous items

  • unpackaged shoulder or bra pads

FAQ

What can I donate?
Check out the list of items we accept here

How should I bring donations?
Donations should be clean, in usable condition. Please pack neatly and label clearly to help our staff process and sort donations more efficiently.

Do I need to schedule an appointment?
For small donations (one armload that you can carry in a single trip) no appointment is necessary. You can bring them any time during donation hours!
For large donations (more than you can carry in a single trip) please schedule a donation appointment here.
For very large donations (more than one carload) please arrange by email at remainders.donations@gmail.com

Where/when can I bring donations?
Bring donations to our drop-off in the rear of the building at

787 E WASHINGTON BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91104

Wednesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM
SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS ON TUESDAYS

Donations may be temporarily paused if we run out of space. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding!

Do you offer donation pick-ups?
We have a very limited capacity for vanload pick-ups in the Pasadena area. Please drop off donations if at all possible.
To arrange a pick up, please email remainders.donations@gmail.com

Do you accept monetary donations?
Yes we do! You can make a direct monetary donation here!

Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, Remainders is a 501c3 non-profit, so all donations are tax deductible. We are happy to provide donation receipts upon request!