There are several local charities that accept donations of used furniture and other household items. A number of charities and what they accept are listed below.
Goodwill Industries, 5847 West Saginaw
- (517) 323-1167
- Website
- Accepts all household furniture in good condition except baby furniture
- Upholstered items should have no stains or odors and there should be no burns, rips or tears
- Wooden items should not be broken or chipped
- Items can be dropped off
Salvation Army, 5206 West Saginaw
- (517) 323-9742
- Website
- Accepts household furniture in good condition
- Furniture should be free of stains or rips and be in generally good condition
- Furniture should also be free of odors and there should be no broken or missing pieces
- Televisions are accepted (flat screens only)
- Will pick up items or can be dropped off. Call (800) 728-7285 for pick up.
Volunteers of America, 5411 South Cedar
- (517) 272-1600
- Website
- Accepts all household furniture in good condition except metal desks, mattresses or box springs, entertainment centers or televisions older than 2012
- Furniture should be in relatively good condition, no tears, stains
- Items should be complete and not broken
- Will pick up items at home or can be dropped off
St. Vincent Catholic Charities, 2800 W. Willow St., Lansing
- (517) 323-4734
- Website
- Accepts lightly used kitchen and bathroom items such as pots, pans, utensils, dishes, towels, etc.
- Accepts lightly used living and dining room items such as tables, chairs, love seats, sofa, curtains, TVs, etc.
- Accepts lightly used bedroom items such as dressers, beds, blinds, sheets, blankets, etc.
- Large appliances are not accepted
Habitat for Humanity, 1941 Benjamin Drive, Lansing
- (517) 374-6235
- Website
- Accepts new and gently used furniture (no rips/tears, etc.)
- Mattresses and box springs are not accepted