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Where to Donate in Gilroy: Goodwill Gilroy, ReStore & E-Waste Drop-Offs
Holiday cleanout coming up? Here’s where to drop off furniture, clothes, décor and electronics in and around Gilroy, checked October 2026. Too big to haul yourself? Junk Gone picks it up and donates or recycles what we can.
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After the holidays, garages fill up with boxes, old furniture moved out for guests, and decorations nobody wants back in the attic. This guide covers where to donate in Gilroy, where electronics and household chemicals go, and what to do with your tree.
Gilroy is Junk Gone’s home base. If you’d rather not make five trips, text a photo of the pile to (408) 310-0246 and we’ll give you a free, flat-rate estimate. Need just one or two things gone? See Gilroy junk pickup.
Where to donate in Gilroy
- Goodwill Gilroy
845 First St., Gilroy, CA 95020
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists Gilroy as a retail store and donation center. Clothes, housewares, décor, toys and small furniture in good condition.
- Goodwill Morgan Hill
17630 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
The next-closest Goodwill store and donation center.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose
1608 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133 · (408) 929-2203
Takes furniture, appliances, home décor and building materials. ReStore also takes donation pickup requests online.
ReStore San Jose hours · Request a ReStore pickup · Directions
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Gilroy)
The Salvation Army lists a thrift store and donation center in Gilroy. Get the current address and hours from their site before you go.
Junk Gone isn't affiliated with Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity or The Salvation Army. Addresses were checked on each organization's website in October 2026. We left hours off on purpose because they change, especially around the holidays, so use the links to check before you load the car.
Electronics, e-waste and household chemicals in Gilroy
California law says most consumer electronics can’t go in the trash. That includes TVs, computers, monitors and phones. Here are the Gilroy options the City of Gilroy lists, plus the county program for chemicals.
- Best Buy Gilroy
7011 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy, CA 95020
Takes nearly all electronics and large appliances at no charge, with exceptions. In California, TVs 50 inches and smaller; limit of 2 items per household per day. Call the store first.
- Martin Recycling Inc.
6310 Automall Pkwy., Gilroy, CA 95020
Listed by the City of Gilroy as an e-waste drop-off.
- Metech International
6200 Engel Way, Gilroy, CA 95020 · 408-848-3050 x12
Listed by the City of Gilroy as an e-waste drop-off. Call ahead.
- Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste
Free drop-off appointments for e-waste and household chemicals like paint, cleaners and batteries. Book at hhw.org or call 408.299.7300.
Sources: Goodwill of Silicon Valley store locator, Habitat ReStore San Jose, The Salvation Army Gilroy, City of Gilroy e-waste, Recology South Valley Gilroy 2026 service guide. Checked October 28–29, 2026.
Post-holiday cleanout: donate, recycle or haul
- Donate the good stuffFurniture, décor, small appliances, clothes and toys in good shape can go to a donation center. Clean them up first; most centers turn away broken or stained items.
- Flatten the cardboardBreak down gift and delivery boxes so they fit in your recycling cart. Too many boxes for one cart? We haul cardboard too.
- Deal with the treeRecology South Valley picks up trees in Gilroy: cut it into sections no longer than 3 feet and set them next to your green organics cart. Take off ornaments, lights and the stand. Flocked trees aren't accepted. Or let us remove your Christmas tree.
- Call us for the restToo big, too heavy or too much for one trip? Text a photo to (408) 310-0246. We load it, sweep up, and donate or recycle what we can.
Gilroy neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown Gilroy
- Eagle Ridge
- Glen Loma Ranch
- Hecker Pass
- Las Animas
- Carnadero
Nearby cities:
We pick up donations and junk all over Gilroy, including unincorporated addresses outside city limits.
Too much to drop off yourself?
- Gilroy junk pickup for one or two items
- Gilroy junk removal for full cleanouts and bigger loads
- Christmas tree removal after the holidays
- How Junk Gone recycles and donates
- Hauling it yourself? Read the San Jose dump guide or the Hollister dump guide
- More donation guides: Morgan Hill, Hollister & San Benito, San Jose
Gilroy donation FAQs
Where can I donate furniture in Gilroy?
Goodwill Gilroy at 845 First St. is a donation center, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose takes furniture and appliances and accepts pickup requests online. Call or check their sites first, because what they accept can change.
Is Goodwill Gilroy open every day?
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists the Gilroy store as open daily. Holiday hours can be different, so check goodwillsv.org before you go.
Where can I recycle electronics in Gilroy?
The City of Gilroy lists Best Buy (7011 Camino Arroyo), Martin Recycling (6310 Automall Pkwy.) and Metech International (6200 Engel Way). Santa Clara County's household hazardous waste program also takes e-waste by free appointment at hhw.org or 408.299.7300.
What do I do with my Christmas tree in Gilroy?
Recology South Valley collects trees: cut them into sections no longer than 3 feet, remove ornaments, lights and the stand, and set them next to your green organics cart. Flocked trees aren't accepted.
Can Junk Gone pick up my donations?
Yes. If it's too big or too much to drop off yourself, we pick it up from inside your home, garage or yard. Usable items get donated or recycled when we can, and the rest goes to the proper facility. Text a photo to (408) 310-0246 for a free estimate.
Do you take hazardous waste?
No. We never haul hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, fuel, propane tanks, pesticides or asbestos. Use your county's household hazardous waste program for those.
Is Junk Gone part of Goodwill or Habitat for Humanity?
No. Junk Gone is a locally owned junk removal company. This guide just points you to local places that take donations.
Prefer a form? Request a pickup time
Calling or texting is fastest. If you’d rather fill out a form, pick a day and a time window, tell us what’s going, and add a photo if you can. This sends a request, not a confirmed booking. We’ll call or text to confirm the time and your price.
Ways to pay
- Zelle
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
- Cash
- Card
No payment is needed to request a time. Card payments include a 3.75% processing fee.
Ready to clear out after the holidays?
Call or text (408) 310-0246 with a photo for a free estimate.