How to Donate Your Stuff

Option 1: Drop-Off Donations

  • Free and no appointment necessary. Stop by any time Bridging is open.
  • Staff and volunteers available to help unload donations.
  • Drop-off locations closed on Sundays and major holidays.

LOCATION

HOURS

Bloomington
201 West 87th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Roseville
1730 Terrace Drive
Roseville, Minnesota 55113

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Plymouth
12864 Hwy 55, Plymouth, MN 55441

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Acceptable Items (PDF Version)

Option 2: Fee-Based Pickup Program

  • Need help getting your items to Bridging? Hire a Bridging truck to pick up your donations!
  • Available for most of the 7-county Twin Cities metro area, covering more than 120 zip codes.
  • Donations must be accessible; in a garage, curbside, or available at a dock.
  • This is a fee-based service, $160.00 per booking.
    • Flat rate, one item to donate or a full truckload.
  • Bridging is a 501(c)(3) and does not sell the donated items. The fees from this program allows us to cover transportation expenses related to our pickup program (i.e. gas, staffing, insurance and maintenance).
Schedule Your Pickup

Do you have a large volume of items to donate from your company or organization? Please fill out our contact form.

What Do We Accept?

Help us provide the foundational home essentials to thousands of people every year. Items that you no longer need can mean the world to a child, family, or individual in need. Read a few Lives We Touch stories to get inspired!

Acceptable Items (PDF Version)

Bed Frames

  • YES: Complete sets, hardware included. Must be all metal and freestanding
  • NO: headboards, footboards and wooden rails

Chairs

  • YES: kitchen, rocking, upholstered, and folding
  • NO: powered or wheeled chairs

Coat Rack/Hall Tree

  • YES: any

Couch/Sofas

  • YES: Sofas, loveseats, and ottomans, 90″ long or smaller
  • NO: sleeper, powered, or reclining sofas

Desks

  • YES: 42″(w) x 24″(d) or smaller

Dressers

  • YES: 65” (l) or smaller, glass inserts OK
  • NO: stone/tile/all-glass tops.

Kitchen/Dining Tables

  • YES: 72” (l) x 42” (w) or smaller. Round/square 42″ (d) or smaller. Square folding/card tables OK
  • NO: stone/tile/all glass tops.

Futons

  • YES: complete sets only, frame + mattress
  • NO: partial sets

Mattresses and Box Springs

  • YES: stain and rip free, twin (standard and XL), full, queen, king size accepted.
  • NO: plastic box springs, powered beds, mattress toppers, cribs, cots, electrical beds, bunk beds, trundle beds, sleeper sofas, rollaways or air/inflatable/camper mattresses

Sofas, Loveseats, Ottomans

YES: 90″ (l) or smaller

NO: reclining, powered or sleeper sofas

Stools

  • YES: counter and bar height
  • NO: others

Tables

  • YES: nightstand, end, and coffee, glass inserts OK
  • NO: stone/tile/all-glass tops

TV Stands/Media Consoles

  • YES: 36″ (h) x 72″ (w) or smaller
  • NO: larger than 36″ tall

Wood Furniture

  • YES: large/bookcases, 72″(h) x 36″(w) or smaller
  • NO: wood furniture with glass shelves

full sets not required

Bakeware

  • YES: casseroles, loaf and muffin pans, pie plates, pizza pans, and cookie sheets

Bathroom

  • YES: shower curtains, bath mats, soap dishes, wastebaskets, and toothbrush holders

Bed Linens

  • YES: pillowcases, flat and fitted sheets, and mattress pads
  • NO: mattress toppers

Blankets, Comforters, Bedspreads

  • YES: all sizes

Colanders and Strainers

  • YES: all sizes

Cookware

  • YES: all sizes, pots and pans

Dishes

  • YES: plates, bowls, cups, serving pieces, butter dish, and salt/pepper shakers
  • NO: china sets

Glassware

  • YES: all sizes, drinking, and stemware

Hangers

  • YES: plastic, wood, and felted

Knives, Cutting Boards and Knife Blocks

  • YES: any

Laundry Baskets and Bags

  • YES: any

Napkin, Utensil and Paper Towel Holders

  • YES: any

Pillows

  • YES: sleeping (stain free)
  • NO: stained pillows

Platters and Serving Trays

  • YES: any

Rugs

  • YES: 8’ (h) x 10’ (w) or smaller

Silverware

  • YES: forks, spoons, knives, serving pieces

Storage Containers

  • YES: bins, baskets, canisters

Table Linens

  • YES: placemats, tablecloths, and napkins

Tea Kettles

  • YES: thermoses, travel mugs

Towels

  • YES: kitchen and bath (wash, hand and bath)

Utensils (serving)

  • YES: spatulas, can openers, mixing spoons, whisks, peelers, tongs, scissors, and slicers

Wastebaskets and trashcans (indoor only)

  • NO: outdoor wastebaskets and trash cans

Blenders, Crock Pots, Air Fryers, Food Processors, and Mixers

  • YES: any

Clocks

  • YES: alarm and wall

Coffeemakers

  • YES: any

Fans

  • YES: box, window and floor
  • NO: ceiling fans

Hairdryers, Curling Irons, and Flat Iron

  • YES: any

Heaters

  • YES: small and electric

Irons and Ironing Boards

  • YES: any

Lamps

  • YES: floor and table
  • NO: fixtures

Microwaves

  • YES: counter tops only
  • NO: hanging sets

Radios

  • YES: portable only
  • NO: fixed sets

Specialty Appliances

  • YES: electric griddles, woks, fry pans, panini press/grills, rice steamers, toasters, and toaster ovens

TVs and Remotes

  • YES: 65” or smaller, freestanding, flat-panel TVs
  • NO: older CRT/tube TVs

Vacuums

  • YES: normal vacuums
  • NO: wet/steam vacuums

  • YES: all must be framed; 8 x 10 inch minimum
  • NO: empty frames

Donation Receipt Info

  • Download Receipt Form (PDF)
  • Click here to read more information on what to do if a single donated item is valued at more than $250 or if all donated items together are valued at more than $500.

“Where can I take items not accepted by Bridging?”

Our Quality Standard

  1. Gently used and new items accepted. Free of rips, stains, strong odors, and/or pet hair.
  2. All items must be clean, fully functioning, and in good condition.
  3. Not sure if you should donate an item? Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving it to a friend or family member.
  4. All staff and volunteers have the right to refuse items that do not meet our quality standard.
  5. If an item is not on the list, we do not accept it. View our Donor Resource List (PDF) for additional options.

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