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Where to Donate in San Jose: Goodwill San Jose, ReStore & More
Post-holiday cleanout in San Jose? Here’s every Goodwill San Jose donation spot, Habitat ReStore and the county drop-off for chemicals, checked October 2026. Too big to haul yourself? Junk Gone picks it up and donates or recycles what we can.
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San Jose has more donation drop-offs than most cities, but they don’t all take the same things. This guide lists where to donate in San Jose, where electronics and household chemicals go, and how the city handles Christmas trees.
Don’t want to load the car? Text a photo of the pile to (408) 310-0246 for a free, flat-rate estimate. For one or two items, see San Jose junk pickup. Taking a load to the dump yourself? Read our San Jose dump guide.
Where to donate in San Jose
- 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
- Goodwill San Jose donation-only centers
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists two donation-only centers in San Jose:
- Meridian: 4638 Meridian Ave.
- Moorpark: 5152 Moorpark Ave. #80
- Goodwill San Jose stores (donations accepted)
These San Jose Goodwill stores are listed as retail stores and donation centers:
- Almaden: 3060 Almaden Expwy.
- Alum Rock: 3020 Alum Rock Ave.
- Cupertino store: 1125 De Anza Blvd., San Jose 95129
- San Carlos: 1691 W. San Carlos St.
- Silver Creek: 1640 E. Capitol Expwy.
- Snell: 461 Blossom Hill Rd.
- Tully Outlet: 1685 Tully Rd.
- Willow Glen: 1579 Meridian Ave.
- Goodwill near San Jose
Closer to the edge of town? These nearby stores also take donations:
- Milpitas: 311 W. Calaveras Blvd.
- Campbell: 60 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd.
- Santa Clara: 2800 El Camino Real
- Sunnyvale: 151 E. Washington Ave.
- Los Gatos donation center: 1510 Pollard Rd.
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.
Household hazardous waste and e-waste in San Jose
The City of San Jose says residents can dispose of household hazardous waste for free by appointment through the Santa Clara County HHW program, and San Jose has a permanent HHW facility at the Environmental Innovation Center. For e-waste, ask the county program when you book.
- Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste
Free drop-off appointments for paint, cleaners, batteries and other household chemicals. Book online or call (408) 299-7300.
- San Jose Large Item junk pickup
The City of San Jose runs a large item junk pickup program for eligible residents. Check eligibility and the accepted-items list first.
Sources: Goodwill of Silicon Valley store locator, Habitat ReStore San Jose, City of San Jose household hazardous waste, City of San Jose Holiday Collection Schedule 2025–2026. 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 treeLast season the City of San Jose picked up trees on regular collection day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 30, cut into 5-foot pieces with the stand, tinsel and decorations removed. This season's dates aren't posted yet, so check sanjoseca.gov. 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.
San Jose neighborhoods we cover
- Almaden Valley
- Alum Rock
- Alviso
- Berryessa
- Blossom Valley
- Cambrian
- Coyote Valley
- Downtown San Jose
- East Foothills
- Edenvale
- Evergreen
- Japantown
- Little Saigon
- Naglee Park
- North San Jose
- Rose Garden
- Santa Teresa
- Seven Trees
- Shasta-Hanchett
- Silver Creek
- South San Jose
- West San Jose
- Willow Glen
Nearby cities:
We pick up donations and junk in every San Jose neighborhood, from apartments to single-family homes.
Too much to drop off yourself?
- San Jose junk pickup for one or two items
- San Jose 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: Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister & San Benito
San Jose donation FAQs
Where can I donate furniture in San Jose?
Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose at 1608 Las Plumas Ave. takes furniture, appliances and building materials and accepts pickup requests online. Goodwill's San Jose stores and donation centers take smaller furniture in good condition.
Which Goodwill locations in San Jose take donations?
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists donation-only centers at 4638 Meridian Ave. and 5152 Moorpark Ave., plus donation centers at its Almaden, Alum Rock, Cupertino, San Carlos, Silver Creek, Snell, Tully Outlet and Willow Glen stores. Check goodwillsv.org for hours.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in San Jose?
San Jose residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free by appointment through the Santa Clara County HHW program. Call (408) 299-7300 or book online.
How do I get rid of my Christmas tree in San Jose?
Last season the city collected trees on regular collection day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 30, cut into 5-foot pieces. Check sanjoseca.gov for this season's dates, or have Junk Gone haul it away.
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.