The end of the semester prompts the start of spring cleaning for most college students. In order to avoid the horrific littering of household items throughout West Campus and beyond, ORANGE has made it easy to find donation centers close to campus to dispose of everything safely and responsibly. Whether you’re looking to donate your things for a good cause or are trying to make a few extra bucks, ORANGE has you covered.
Research by Rachel Cooper and Hannah McMorris
Interactive map by Tess Cagle
Photos by Hannah McMorris
Goodwill
914 North Lamar Blvd. (closest location)
For smaller items and closer drop-off, try the donation drop-off bin at Natural Grocers located on 3901 Guadalupe St.
Accepts: clothing, accessories, household appliances, furniture, computers, books, art, miscellaneous
To schedule a pick-up, click here.
Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center
2514 Business Center Drive
Accepts: household hazardous waste (cleaning products, paint, light bulbs, batteries, etc.), electronics, appliances, plastic items, recyclables
Recycled Reads
5335 Burnet Rd.
Accepts: books, CDs, DVDs, records, cassettes
The Salvation Army
8801-B Research Blvd.
4216 S. Congress Ave.
Accepts: appliances, clothing, furniture, household goods, books, computers, miscellaneous
To see if you are eligible for pick-up, click here.
Assistance League Thrift House
4901 Burnet Road
Accepts: tools, office equipment, clothing, toys, furniture, household items, books, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, miscellaneous
Treasure City Thrift
2142 E. 7th St. 78702
Accepts: Books, clothing, shoes, electronics, appliances, houseware, miscellaneous
Top Drawer Thrift
4902 Burnet Rd. 78756
Accepts: clothing, shoes, books, furniture, accessories
South Congress Books
1608 South Congress Ave. 78704
Accepts: art, photography, literature, music, vintage children’s books, cookbooks, original music posters, select artworks
Waterloo Records
600A N. Lamar 78703
Accepts: CDs, DVDs, LP records
Second Looks Austin
4107 S Capital of Texas Hwy. #600 78704
Accepts: fine men’s clothing, tuxedos, suits, dress wear
Second Time Around
5100 Burnet Road 78756
Accepts: fine women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, luxury jewelry
Gamerz Galaxy
Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St. #200a 78751
Accepts: gaming consoles, parts, cables, controllers
Game Over Videogames
B-B Corners Shopping Center, 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. #105 78704
Accepts: video games, consoles, accessories
Buffalo Exchange
2904 Guadalupe St. 78705
Accepts: on-trend clothing, shoes, jewelry
Plato’s Closet
The Shops at Arbor Walk, 10515 N. Mopac Expy. 78759
Accepts: on-trend clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories
Uptown Cheapskate
3005 S. Lamar Blvd. Ste. 110-A 78704
Accepts: clothing, shoes, accessories
