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Where to Donate in Hollister & San Benito County: Goodwill Hollister & E-Waste
Holiday cleanout in Hollister, Ridgemark or San Juan Bautista? Here’s where to drop off furniture, clothes, décor and electronics in San Benito County, 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 there’s always a pile: the old couch that moved out for guests, boxes, décor and last year’s electronics. This guide covers where to donate in Hollister and San Benito County, where electronics and household chemicals go, and what to do with your tree.
Don’t want to make the trips? Text a photo of the pile to (408) 310-0246 for a free, flat-rate estimate. For one or two items, see Hollister junk pickup. Taking a load to the landfill yourself? Read our Hollister dump guide.
Where to donate in Hollister
- Goodwill Hollister
1703 Airline Highway, Hollister, CA 95023
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists Hollister as a retail store and donation center. Clothes, housewares, décor, toys and small furniture in good condition.
- Goodwill Gilroy
845 First St., Gilroy, CA 95020
The next-closest Goodwill store and donation center, in Gilroy.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose
1608 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133 · (408) 929-2203
The closest ReStore we found. It takes furniture, appliances, décor and building materials. Ask whether their pickup service reaches your San Benito County address before you count on it.
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 San Benito County
Most consumer electronics can’t go in the trash in California. In San Benito County, these are the options Recology and the county list.
- John Smith Road Landfill
2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023
Recology San Benito County's service guide lists electronics drop-off at the landfill. Check the landfill's recycling guide for what's accepted and any fees.
- Free household hazardous waste events
Recology's 2026 service guide lists a free HHW event on the third Saturday of the month. Check the county page for the current schedule and location before you go.
- Recology bulky item pickup
Recology San Benito County's bulky item pickup includes up to 5 e-waste items. Customers schedule it with Recology.
Sources: Goodwill of Silicon Valley store locator, Habitat ReStore San Jose, Recology San Benito County 2026 service guide, John Smith Road Landfill. 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 treeWe couldn't find this season's tree pickup dates for San Benito County yet. Check Recology San Benito County before you put a tree out. 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.
Hollister neighborhoods we cover
- Downtown Hollister
- Ridgemark
- San Juan Bautista
- Tres Pinos
- Paicines
- Aromas
Nearby cities:
We pick up donations and junk across San Benito County, in town and out on rural properties.
Too much to drop off yourself?
- Hollister junk pickup for one or two items
- Hollister 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, San Jose
Hollister donation FAQs
Where can I donate furniture in Hollister?
Goodwill Hollister at 1703 Airline Highway is a donation center. For large furniture and appliances, Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose takes donations; ask whether their pickup reaches your address.
Is Goodwill Hollister open every day?
Goodwill of Silicon Valley lists the Hollister store as open daily. Holiday hours can be different, so check goodwillsv.org before you go.
Where can I recycle electronics in Hollister?
Recology San Benito County lists electronics drop-off at John Smith Road Landfill, and its bulky item pickup includes up to 5 e-waste items. The county also runs free household hazardous waste events.
What do I do with my Christmas tree in Hollister?
Check Recology San Benito County for this season's tree pickup dates and rules. If you just want it gone, Junk Gone can 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.