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SCRAP NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!
HOW & WHEN DO I DONATE MATERIALS?
HOW & WHEN DO I DONATE MATERIALS?
Three Easy Ways to Donate Materials to SCRAP, based on the size of your donation
Three Easy Ways to Donate Materials to SCRAP, based on the size of your donation
DONATION INTAKE HOURS TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM – 3PM
DONATION INTAKE HOURS TUESDAY-SATURDAY, 10AM – 3PM
NEXT DONATION INTAKE PAUSE SEPTEMBER 15-22, 2025
NEXT DONATION INTAKE PAUSE SEPTEMBER 15-22, 2025
Small Donation
Small Donation
UPTO 2 BOXES/BAGS: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
UPTO 2 BOXES/BAGS: NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
DROP-INS WELCOME DURING REGULAR INTAKE HOURS
DROP-INS WELCOME DURING REGULAR INTAKE HOURS
Please do not leave your donation unattended– Check-in with our staff when you arrive, and collect your donation receipt.
What size boxes/bags?
Boxes: Up to 21” x 15” x 16” (standard moving box)
Bags: As large as a big IKEA bag
Plastic Containers: Acceptable if in good condition and have a lid
Large Donation
Large Donation
OVER 2 BOXES/BAGS: APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Please set up an appointment via email.
Send a list of items with quantities and photos to donate@scrap-sf.org, and we will reply within 3 business days.
Donation Pick-Up
Donation Pick-Up
ATLEAST 6 BOXES/BAGS
ATLEAST 6 BOXES/BAGS
SCHEDULE A PICK UP VIA FORM OR EMAIL
Set up your appointment in one of two ways. We will contact you within 3 business days.
Via Email
Send a list of items, with quantities and photos to donate@scrap-sf.org
Via Form
Send us information about your donation via the Donation Pick-Up Form below.
Can't make it to SCRAP?
Can't make it to SCRAP?
We offer donation pick-ups for a fee!
We offer donation pick-ups for a fee!
Within San Francisco City Limits: $25
Daly City: $30
South San Francisco: $40
EAST BAY
EAST BAY
West Oakland, West Berkeley: $80
Oakland Hills, Berkeley Hills: $100
San Leandro, Hayward: $125
Fremont: $150
NORTH BAY
NORTH BAY
Marin, Mill Valley: $80
San Rafael: $100-$150
SOUTH BAY
SOUTH BAY
Burlingame, San Mateo: $80
San Carlos, Redwood City: $90
Palo Alto, Mountain View: $125
San Jose: $150
DONATION GUIDELINES
DONATION GUIDELINES
We’re a small but mighty team handling a big flow of donations
We’re a small but mighty team handling a big flow of donations
To help us keep things running smoothly, please take a moment to review our donation guidelines as well as the lists of what we can and can’t accept before you drop anything off
To help us keep things running smoothly, please take a moment to review our donation guidelines as well as the lists of what we can and can’t accept before you drop anything off
- Review our Donations Guide
Items accepted in the past may not be accepted now. Check our guide of acceptable and unacceptable items below before donating.
2. Arrive at SCRAP and check-in with Staff
2. Arrive at SCRAP and check-in with Staff
Always check in when you arrive and get a material donation receipt from our intake team before you leave. Never leave items unattended- dumping is illegal.
3. Donations will be screened
3. Donations will be screened
All items are reviewed by SCRAP’s intake team. Approval via email does not guarantee acceptance.
Items may be declined if they are broken, smelly, unsafe, or different from what was described.
4. Please, keep it tidy!
4. Please, keep it tidy!
Messy or disorganized donations may be rejected. Pack neatly, organize and label when possible.
No smelly, leaky or wet items, please!
ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
The Depot is loosely organized by type of material and we are looking to keep our aisles stocked!
The Depot is loosely organized by type of material and we are looking to keep our aisles stocked!
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Markers
Pens - especially artist pen
Scissors
Rulers
Glue - Sticks, White Glue
Tape
Paint - Oil, Acrylic, Fabric, Craft, Watercolor
Brushes
Pigments & Dyes
Screen Printing inks
Painting Mediums
Canvas
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Cotton
Clay
Plaster/ Marble Dust
Stencils
Foam core
Frames
Paper & Office
Paper & Office
Paper of all kinds
Notebooks
Stationery
Office Supplies
Sketchbook
Matte Board
Books & Magazines
Books & Magazines
National Geographic Magazine
Fashion Magazines
Art, Design Books
Craft Books and Magazines
Scrapbooking, Cards, Images, Photos
Scrapbooking, Cards, Images, Photos
Rubber Stamps
Greeting Cards
Stickers
Notions, Beads & Buttons
Notions, Beads & Buttons
Sewing & Embroidery notions
String & Chord
Finished Jewelry
Jewelry parts & findings
Jewelry making tools
Fabric & Yarn
Fabric & Yarn
Yarn
Fabric - Yardage & Bolts
Quilting squares
Leather
Upholstery, Vinyl
Polyfill
Glass
Glass
Acrylic sheets
Plexiglass sheets
Mason Jars (with lids)
Boxes
Boxes
Metal Tins
Boxes
Tiles
Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
Small Tiles (Under 1in x 1in)
Nature
Nature
Gardening Pots
Flowers
Corks
Toys & Party
Toys & Party
Vintage & Wooden Toys ONLY
Seasonal Holiday items accepted year-round
UNACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
UNACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
Most of the items below cannot be recycled and cost us money to dispose of. Even if we’ve taken them in the past, our needs change—please help us by reviewing and respecting this list
Most of the items below cannot be recycled and cost us money to dispose of. Even if we’ve taken them in the past, our needs change—please help us by reviewing and respecting this list
Temporarily not accepting: Hole Punchers, Staplers and Architectural Samples
Unidentified Powders and Liquids
Books & Magazines - except for National Geographic, Life, fashion, art, craft or design related
Vinyl Records, VHS, CDs and DVDs
Binders
Hanging File Folders
Shreds of fabric
Tiles over 1in x 1in
Slide Projectors/Carousels
Photographic Equipment
Electronic Appliances
Lamps
Items with Plugs
Plastic & metal trays/organizers
Clothing
Hangers
Personal Care Items - Lotions, oils,
Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets, tablecloths)
Home goods (dishes, glasses, kitchen items)
China/Glass, Stemware
Plastic or Glass Food Containers
Jars- Tupperware of any size, cups, random items, pickle jars, mayonnaise jars, etc.
Used candles
Large Toys, Plastic Toys
Large Dolls
Stuffed Animals
Board Games
RECYCLING ALTERNATIVES
RECYCLING ALTERNATIVES
In the event we are unable to accept all of your items, here are some other options for donating the items you'd like to recycle
In the event we are unable to accept all of your items, here are some other options for donating the items you'd like to recycle
623 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
623 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
Say our name and we get a part of the proceeds from your donation!
Say our name and we get a part of the proceeds from your donation!
701 Amador St, San Francisco, CA, 94061
701 Amador St, San Francisco, CA, 94061
121 Wisconsin St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
121 Wisconsin St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
1501 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
1501 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
for additional ideas
for additional ideas
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