Check Out www.freecycle.org where you can give away or find free items and ideas about reuse.
When throwing out reusable items, consider a donation to the many charities in Waltham who reuse or sell used articles.Charitable organizations in Waltham take donations of clothing, furniture, household items, etc. Many of these organizations offer a tax credit. If donation is not an option, please check our alternative recycling and trash disposal list to see if you are following proper disposal protocol. If you have any questions about what can and cannot be put in the trash you can contact the Recycling Department at 781-314-3390.
| Charity | Phone |
Drop off / |
| Big Brother, Big Sister Clothes, small household items Toys, books Call for Pick Up |
774-776-7200 | pick-up |
| Battered Women’s Shelter Toys, magazines, linens, cleaning supplies Toiletries, blankets, some furniture |
781-891-0724 | drop off |
| Bristol Lodge Clothes, Blankets, Mattresses Shoes, sneakers, T. V’s, furniture |
781-647-9957 | drop off |
| Diaper Depot Christ Church, 750 Main St., Waltham Ma (Hours for Drop Off Tues-Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm Accept donations of diapers, baby food, cereal, formula and gently used baby clothes and blankets. All of the items for donation should be geared to infants and toddler age children |
781-893-6034 | drop off |
| Got Books? Books, CD's, DVD, VHS tapes, audio books, and records. Drop off at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 545 Moody St, Waltham. Pick-up also available |
978-284-2500 | both |
| Global Thrift Clothing, household items, furniture, basically anything. |
781-891-5577 | drop off |
| Goodwill Clothes, kitchen and home item Jewelry, toys Drop Off – 36 Bedford St, Lexington, MA |
888-828-4483 | drop off |
| Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Furniture, kitchen and household items Call for furniture pick-up |
781-595-7570 x13 | pick-up for furniture |
| More Than Words Books, Audio Books, University Publishers Music CD's, DVD and VHS Movies, Videogames |
781-788-0035 | drop off |
| Planet Aid Clothes, shoes Drop off bin locations can be found on website planetaid.org |
508-893-0644 | drop off |
| Salvation Army Everything Drop off, Waltham |
781-894-0413 | drop off |
| Vietnam Vets Clothes, small household items, bicycles, small furniture or furniture 24X24X36, will accept bicycles in working condition w/inflated tires Pick up |
800-775-8387 | pick-up |
| Building Materials Resource Center accepts tax deductible donations of everything from countertops to ceramic tile Drop off, Roxbury |
www.bostonbmrc.org | drop off |
| Medical Supply Donations | |
| New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans | Will take smaller supplies such as crutches, canes, wheelchairs, etc
617-248-9400 |
| Pine Street Inn Nurses Clinic | 617-521-7214 |
| American Medical Resource | Located in Brockton: 508-580-3301 |
| IMEC | Located in North Andover: 978-557-5510 |
| Try contacting local Councils on Aging or Senior Centers which take donation requests and can hopefully use your supplies | |
| Book Donations | |
| More Than Words | 781-788-0035 |
| Got Books | 978-664-6555 |
| Collection Container | Located in Watertown Super Stop n Shop 700 Pleasant St. |
Bicycle/ Bicycle Tires
BIKES NOT BOMBS (BICYCLE RECYCLING CENTER)
(617) 442-0004, 59 Amory Street #103, Roxbury, MA, 02119 mail@bikesnotbombs.org
Call first. Accepts Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm; Saturday 12:00-6:00 pm.
Will accept bicycles or bicycle parts, even if they are not in working condition. They do not accept women's 10-speed.
Cell Phones
Waltham Lodge of Elks 953, 101 School St, Waltham MA.
Cell Phones for Soldiers Program
Ring bell at door off parking lot 10 AM-6 PM