The Ultimate in Recycling

Bridging extends community resources by receiving furniture and household goods donated from a variety of donors: residential, corporate, retail, and the hospitality industry. Through this network of donors, we are able to provide families the necessities of setting up a home.

Bridging is environmentally friendly,

recycling over 100,000 items annually.

In order to adequately meet the needs of 130 families each week, we need your help to stock the shelves.  By extending the use of donated items, we address the environmental and social concerns of donors through the distribution of these goods free of charge to families.

To maintain the quality of our service to the people we serve, Bridging asks that all donations be free of rips, stains, pet hair, and in good working condition.

Print and share the complete list of Items to Donate (PDF) with family and friends.  Donation receipt below.

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Attention Donors:  As of August 4, 2008, Bridging has made significant adjustments to the qualified Zip Code listing for Residential pick ups due to rising costs to run the program.  We will continue the service to donors, but at a reduction in service area.  Donors are welcome to drop off furniture and household goods during all hours of operation. Thank you for your support.

Bridging WELCOMES the following items during all hours of operation:

Large Furniture

Book Cases

Bunk Beds, Trundles & Captain's Bed

Desks (48” x 30” or smaller)

Dressers

Entertainment Centers

Mattresses/Box Springs (all sizes, king size drop off only)

Sofas/Loveseats (sofa beds and futons, drop off only)

Tables & Chairs (kitchen and dining, no glass tables)

Upholstered Chairs

Small Furniture

Bed Frames (metal only - no headboard or footboards)

Tables (night/end/coffee)

TV stands

Housewares

Bake ware & Mixing Bowls

Bed Linens (pillows, sheets, blankets & mattress pads)

Clocks & Radios

Dishes, Serving Pieces & Glassware

Pots & Pans

Framed Mirrors

Framed Pictures

Irons & Ironing Boards

Kitchen & Table Linens

Lamps (floor and table)

Small Appliances (e.g. mixers, blenders, coffeemakers, toasters)

Rugs (clean) - Area & Throw

Sewing machines

Silverware & Kitchen Utensils

Televisions (7 years old or newer, 27 inches or smaller)

Towels (hand, wash, & bath)

Toys (in good condition/complete)

Vacuums

Bridging is UNABLE to accept:

Air Conditioners

Bicycles

Books

Carpeting/Remnants

Clothing

Computers

Desks (larger than 48” x 30”, metal)

Drapes, Curtains & Mini-Blinds

Electric Beds

Espresso Makers

Exercise Equipment

File Cabinets (all sizes)

Headboards & Footboards

Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers

Infant & Child Items: Cribs, High Chairs, Car Seats, Playpens & Strollers

Knick-Knacks

Lawn & Patio Furniture

Lawn Mower & Snow Blowers

Light Fixtures

Medical Equipment & Devices

Microwaves

Pianos & Organs

Refrigerators

Stereo Systems & Consoles

Stoves

Washer & Dryers

Water Beds

Donations are accepted at our warehouse during all hours of operation.  No appointment necessary to make an on-site donation.  Volunteers and Staff will be waiting to help unload your items. Hours vary according to location.  NOTE: Bridging is closed on all major holidays and on Saturday when a major holiday falls on a Friday or a Monday. Warehouse Hours and Locations

Need a donation receipt?

For donations valued at less than $250, complete the Donation Receipt (pdf) and retain it for your personal records.

For donations valued at more than $250, IRS regulations require a donor to obtain a written acknowledgement. To obtain this acknowledgement, please send a request in writing to Bridging. The request must include: your name and mailing address; the date of your donation; and a description of the items you donated. The IRS requires that you, the donor, estimate the fair market value of your donation.

Bridging will provide a receipt for donations valued over $250 that only acknowledges the item(s) donated. A professional appraisal is required when a deduction exceeds $500 for any single item.  Please check with your accountant for questions concerning IRS regulations.

For more information contact the Bridging Finance Office: 952-888-1105 x16.