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San Jose Family Shelter, http://www.sjfamilyshelter.org, 408-926-8885.
Blankets, sheets, bedspreads, pillows, and area rugs.
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Breast Cancer, http://www.recycleforbreastcancer.org, 925-735-7203 or
800-315-9580. Recycle cell phones, printer cartridges, palm pilots, laptops
and digital cameras.
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Second Harvest Food Bank, http://www.2ndharvest.net, 408-266-8866
Fresh and canned fruit and vegetables.
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Today's Youth Matter, http://www.tymkids.org, 408-719-9125
Sleeping bags, baseballs, bats, tennis racquets, tents, kayaks and canoes.
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Neighbor Helping Neighbor, http://www.samaritanhouse.com, 650-347-3648 x23
Food, clothing, household goods, medical supplies and office supplies.
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Support Network for Battered Women, http://www.snbw.org, 650-940-4375
Household items, toiletries, baby items, gift certificates, clothing, office
supplies, appliances, furniture (including mattresses), party/art supplies
and kitchen items.
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Bicycle Exchange of Mountain View, http://www.romp.org/bicycle-exchange,
650-968-0836
Bicycles and helmets are repaired and donated to needy families.
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Music in Schools Today, http://www.mustcreate.org, 415-392-9010
Flutes, guitars, and other musical instruments are given to a needy Bay Area
student through the Adopt an Instrument Program.
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Humane Society of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, http://www.hssv.org,
408-727-3383
Pet food, pet toys and large towels.
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Career Closet, http://www.careercloset.org, 408-448-3215 or 650-579-1368.
Professional clothing for women in need and cash contributions.
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Dept. of Environmental Health, http://www.hhw.org, 408-299-7300 or
650-496-6980. Hazardous waste recycling and disposal.
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InnVision, http://www.innvision.org, 408-292-4286. Clothing, electronic or
computer equipment, perishable food or to prepare or serve a meal.
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Recycle Stuff, http://www.recyclestuff.org, 408-924-5453. Recycling
database, junk mail reduction kit and composting information.
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Resource area for teaching, http://www.raft.net, 408-451-1420. Office
supplies, promotional items, jewel cases, magnets, business greeting cards,
mini Christmas tree lights, batteries, cups with lids, strawberry baskets &
lids, travel books and brochures, calendars, mylar, straws, pre-cut wood
pieces, etc...
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Jaco, no website, 1-800-741-0172. $20.00 recycling fee for items scheduled
for picked up at the same time. Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, trash
compactors, washers, dryers, ranges, air conditioners and hot water tanks.
An extra charge is added for televisions.
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Parca, http://www.parca.org/pickups.htm , 650-312-0725. or 1-877-997-2722. to
schedule a pick up. Clothing, accessories, linens, blankets, towels, sheets,
drapes/curtains, fabric, small appliances, bicycles, arts and craft items,
electric heaters, glassware, dishes & china, jewelry & knick-knacks,
luggage, pictures, pots & pans, computer monitors, sporting goods, small
household items, toys & games, stereos & tv's (19" or less), lamps, lamps &
automobiles.
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United Cancer Research Society, http://www.unitedcancer.org, 1-800-443-4224
to schedule a pick-up. Mattresses, furniture, clothing, household items,
etc...
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For disposal of paints and household chemicals contact the Household
Hazardous Waste Program at 408-299-7300.
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To donate gently-used furniture for resale at Goodwill Retail Stores call
1-866-861-4883 to schedule a free pick-up at your home. Available M-S
9:30am-4:30pm.
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United Shredding (2677 Union Avenue in San Jose) charges $6.00 per banker
box (12"x10.25"x15") for shredding. Call 408-369-8080 for more information.
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