Items We Accept – Furniture Assist
We accept
We do not accept
Check before you come: Our home page is updated every Wednesday with any special limits or changes for the coming Sunday’s drop-off.
Seasonal note: Patio and outdoor furniture is accepted May 1 – August 31 only. We cannot accept outdoor furniture September 1 through April 30.
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Living Room

We Accept
  • Couches
  • Love seats
  • Futons with mattresses Must be assembled on site by donor
  • End tables
  • Small coffee tables
  • Patio / outdoor furniture May 1 – Aug 31 only
We Do Not Accept
  • Wall units
  • Large entertainment centers
  • Old style TV armoires
  • Glass top furniture of any kind Our clients have young children
  • Patio / outdoor furniture Sept 1 – Apr 30

Dining Room

We Accept
  • Dining tables
  • Dining chairs
We Do Not Accept
  • China cabinets
  • Buffets
  • Sideboards

Bedroom

We Accept
  • Mattresses Must be clean on both sides, no stains
  • Box springs
  • Bed frames Metal frames for split box springs are fine
  • Dressers
  • Nightstands
  • Modern cribs, toddler beds Must meet current safety standards
We Do Not Accept
  • King size mattresses, headboards, or frames
  • Mattresses with stains on either side
  • Platform beds
  • Large particle board bed/desk/dresser combos
  • Trundle beds
  • Loft beds
  • Old style drop-side cribs

Home Office

We Accept
  • Student desks
  • Small bookcases
  • Office supplies
  • School supplies
We Do Not Accept
  • Desks wider than four feet

Kitchen & Appliances

We Accept
  • Dishes, glasses, bowls Incomplete sets are fine; no chipped items
  • Pots, pans, utensils No worn or damaged cookware
  • Small appliances — mixers, blenders, food processors, etc.
  • Countertop microwaves
We Do Not Accept
  • Stoves
  • Refrigerators
  • Washers & dryers
  • Built-in appliances
  • Chipped dishes
  • Worn or damaged pots and pans
  • Microwaves that need to be installed

Electronics & Home Décor

We Accept
  • Working flat screen TVs Please tape power cord and remote to the TV
  • Lamps Must be in working order
  • Mirrors in frames
  • Area rugs with bound edges 9’×10′ or smaller only
  • Small decorative items
We Do Not Accept
  • Old style / tube TVs, even if working
  • Mirrors without frames
  • Picture frames without pictures
  • Small family photo frames
  • Large area rugs or carpets without bound edges
  • Window blinds or shades
  • Wall hangings or hanging brackets
  • Chandeliers or items installed by an electrician

Clothing, Linens & Baby Items

We Accept
  • Clothes and shoes Good condition only
  • Purses, caps and hats
  • Linens
  • Baby items and clothing Must meet current safety standards
  • Children’s books up to 5th grade
We Do Not Accept
  • Ripped or excessively worn clothing or shoes
  • Car seats of any age
  • Baby items that do not meet current safety standards
  • Cookbooks or general books other than children’s up to 5th grade
  • Magazines or newspapers

Toys & Games

We Accept
  • Toys and dolls Must be clean and in good condition
  • Games Must be complete
  • Clean stuffed toys
We Do Not Accept
  • Incomplete games
  • Dirty, broken, or damaged toys, dolls, or stuffed animals

Never Accepted — Any Category

  • Holiday items
  • Unassembled or disassembled furniture
  • Pianos or organs
  • Power tools or dangerous equipment
  • Medical equipment or hospital beds
  • Stair climbers or exercise equipment
  • Medicines of any kind
  • Perfumes or beauty items
  • Food of any kind
  • Paints or flammable materials

The simple test: Would you still want this item in your own home if you needed it? If yes, we’d love to have it. If not, please consider other disposal options.