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SCRAP NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
DONATIONS DROP-OFF HOURS
DONATIONS DROP-OFF HOURS
Donations Drop-Off Hours through Sat, Oct 31 : Tue - Sat | 10am - 3pm
Donations Drop-Off Hours through Sat, Oct 31 : Tue - Sat | 10am - 3pm
Donations Drop-Off Hours starting Tue, Nov 3: Tue - Sat | 11am - 3pm
Donations Drop-Off Hours starting Tue, Nov 3: Tue - Sat | 11am - 3pm
YOUR GUIDE TO DONATING MATERIALS
YOUR GUIDE TO DONATING MATERIALS
Donating less that 2 boxes of materials? Drop by anytime during intake hours.
Donating less that 2 boxes of materials? Drop by anytime during intake hours.
Donating more than 2 boxes of materials? You will need an appointment. Read more below.
Donating more than 2 boxes of materials? You will need an appointment. Read more below.
DROP-INS WELCOME: IF DROPPING OFF UP TO 2 BOXES*/BAGS
DROP-INS WELCOME: IF DROPPING OFF UP TO 2 BOXES*/BAGS
What size boxes?
Boxes: Up to 21” x 15” x 16” (standard moving box)
Plastic Containers: Acceptable if in good condition and have a lid
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY: FOR DONATIONS OVER 2 BOXES/BAGS
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY: FOR DONATIONS OVER 2 BOXES/BAGS
Please set up an appointment if dropping off more than two boxes. This helps us prepare to receive and process your items efficiently.
First send us information about your items in one of two ways:
First send us information about your items in one of two ways:
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 Drop-Off Form below.
Next we will contact you within 3 business days to schedule an appointment.
Next we will contact you within 3 business days to schedule an appointment.
DONATIONS PICK-UP (OVER 6 BOXES)
DONATIONS PICK-UP (OVER 6 BOXES)
Can't make it to SCRAP? We offer pick-ups for a fee! You must have atleast 6 boxes.
Can't make it to SCRAP? We offer pick-ups for a fee! You must have atleast 6 boxes.
First send us information about your items in one of two ways:
First send us information about your items in one of two ways:
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 Donations Pick-Up Form below.
Next we will contact you via phone within 3 business days to schedule an appointment and co-ordinate pick-up details.
Next we will contact you via phone within 3 business days to schedule an appointment and co-ordinate pick-up details.
DONATIONS PICK-UP FEES
DONATIONS PICK-UP FEES
Within San Francisco City Limits: $30 - $50
Daly City: $40
South San Francisco: $50
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
PLANNING YOUR DONATION? REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES
PLANNING YOUR DONATION? REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES
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
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
Donations will be screened
Donations will be screened
All items are reviewed by SCRAP’s intake team. Approval via email does not guarantee acceptance.
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.
Items may be declined if they are broken, smelly, unsafe, or different from what was described.
Keep it nice & neat!
Keep it nice & neat!
Messy or disorganized donations may be rejected. Pack neatly, organize and label when possible. No smelly, leaky or wet items, please!
Messy or disorganized donations may be rejected. Pack neatly, organize and label when possible. No smelly, leaky or wet items, please!
What is SCRAP currently accepting?
What is SCRAP currently accepting?
Items accepted in the past may not be accepted currently. Check our lists below before donating
Items accepted in the past may not be accepted currently. Check our lists below before donating
ARRIVAL & DROP-OFF
ARRIVAL & DROP-OFF
Entrance
Entrance
Enter via the parking lot entrance on Industrial St. and make your way to our Intake Door. Exit via the parking lot gate on Quesada Ave.
Checking-In
Checking-In
Bring your donation to our intake door and check in with our staff. Carts may be available upon request to bring your materials to our door from your car(within the parking lot only). Please do not leave your donation unattended- this is considered illegal dumping.
Fill out the Intake Form
Fill out the Intake Form
While our staff weighs your donation, please fill out the intake form on the iPad. Don't forget to collect your tax receipt.
The Depot is loosely organized by type of material - help us keep our aisles stocked!
The Depot is loosely organized by type of material - help us keep our aisles stocked!
MATERIALS WE ACCEPT
MATERIALS WE ACCEPT
*We are currently paring down these categories. Items will be accepted subject to staff discretion, space permitting.
*We are currently paring down these categories. Items will be accepted subject to staff discretion, space permitting.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Markers
Pens - especially artist pens
Scissors
Rulers
Glue - Sticks, White Glue
Tape
Paint - Oil, Acrylic, Fabric, Craft, Watercolor
Paint brushes, foam brushes
Palettes, Palette knives
Pigments & Dyes
Screen Printing inks
Painting Mediums - Canvas, Cotton
Clay - polymer, air-dry clay
Sculpting Tools
Plaster/ Marble Dust
Stencils
Foam core
Frames
Matte Board
Pipe cleaners, craft sticks, googly eyes, pom poms.
Arts & Crafts kits
Art making tools
Paper, School & Office
Paper, School & Office
Paper of all kinds - construction, card stock, tracing, specialty paper etc.
Notebooks
Stationery
Office Supplies
Sketchbooks
Books & Magazines
Books & Magazines
We do not accept any books/magazine other that the following:
National Geographic Magazine
Life Magazines
Fashion Magazines
Art, Design Books
Craft Books and Magazines
Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking
Rubber Stamps
Greeting Cards
Stickers
Washi Tape
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Patterns
Buttons
Tailor's chalk
Water-soluble marking pens
Tracing paper & tracing wheels
Seam rippers
Thread snips / nippers
Embroidery scissors
Fabric shears
Rotary cutters
Glass-head sewing pins
Pincushions & magnetic pin keepers
Hand sewing needles
Embroidery / crewel needles
Tapestry needles
Machine needles
Needle threaders
Thimbles
Wooden & plastic embroidery hoops
Q-snap frames
Bias tape & seam binding
Measuring tape
Seam gauges
Elastic bands
Fusible interfacing
Tear-away stabilizer
Water-soluble stabilizer
Jewelry & Beads
Jewelry & Beads
Finished and unfinished Jewelry
Beads
Jewelry making tools
String, Wire
Jewelry parts & findings: Jump rings, headpins, eye pins, lobster clasps, toggle clasps, ear wires, leverbacks, crimp beads, bead tips, split rings, fold-over cord ends, bails, brooch pin backs, spacer beads, bead caps
Fabric & Yarn
Fabric & Yarn
Yarn of all kinds!
Fabric - Yardage & Bolts
Quilting squares
Leather
Upholstery
Vinyl
Polyfill
Vintage & Ephemera
Vintage & Ephemera
Higher value items will be listed on SCRAP's eBay storefront.
Collectibles and limited edition pieces
Signed prints, posters
Photos, Images, Slides
Materials: Wood, Glass, Metal
Materials: Wood, Glass, Metal
GLASS
GLASS
Acrylic sheets
Plexiglass sheets
Mason Jars (with lids)
TILES
TILES
Ceramic Tiles
Small Tiles (Under 1in x 1in)
TILES
TILES
Boxes & Tins*
Boxes & Tins*
Vintage or Small Tins only
Vintage, Wood, Cigar boxes
Small (jewelry size) boxes
Larger boxes need to lay flat
Nature*
Nature*
Gardening Pots
Flowers
Corks
Rope, String, Twine : Rolled only, not loose!
Toys, Party & Games*
Toys, Party & Games*
Vintage & Wooden Toys ONLY
We've reduced our party section and will only be taking small items.
MATERIALS WE DO NOT ACCEPT
MATERIALS WE DO NOT ACCEPT
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
In general, we do not accept plastic. If you think your donation warrants an exception, email donate@scrap-sf.org with an picture.
Temporarily Paused
Temporarily Paused
Glass
Tile Samples
Ceramics
Clay
Media - Photos, Slides, Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, VHS, Cassettes
Bits & Bobs
Bits & Bobs
Unidentified Powders and Liquids
Binders, Hanging File Folders
Shreds of fabric
Tiles over 1in x 1in
Large Toys - plastic, dolls, stuffed animals
Board Games, Puzzles (unless vintage)
Books & Magazines - except for National Geographic, Life, fashion, art, craft or design related
Electronics & Devices
Electronics & Devices
Non art-related electronics
Slide Projectors/Carousels
Photographic Equipment
E-Waste (Cords, Cables)
Electronic Appliances
Lamps
Items with Plugs
Home Goods
Home Goods
Furniture
Clothing, Hangers
Personal Care & Skin Care
Bedding & Linen
Home goods (dishes, glasses, kitchen items)
Used candles
Plastic or Glass Food Containers
Plastic & metal trays/organizers
Jars- Tupperware of any size, cups, random items, pickle jars, mayonnaise jars, etc.
MATERIAL DIVERSION ALTERNATIVES
MATERIAL DIVERSION 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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