Charities That Pick Up Furniture: The Ultimate Guide

Below is a guide of the top charities that pick up furniture. Some offer furniture pick up in every corner of the U.S., while others are region based and you will have to contact the one closest to you to find out more. 

Learn about each charitable donation center or program and their cause, what items you can donate (in addition to furniture) and how to schedule pickup so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs and values.

Note: Most donation centers do not accept used mattresses and couches that are too worn, stained or ripped. 

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Perhaps the most famous of the charities that pickup furniture, the Salvation Army is a Christian evangelical organization that addresses the needs of individual communities and serves the needy. 

The Salvation Army is active in virtually every corner of the world and serves in over 100 countries, offering the message of God’s healing and hope to all those in need. They accept car donations and you can schedule free donation pickup.

Impact/ Who it supports: 

The Salvation Army assesses the most pressing needs of the local community and addresses human needs such as: holiday giving, rent and utility assistance, homeless shelters, food pantries, rehabilitation, summer camps, disaster relief, help for domestic abuse, services for the aging, job training, veteran services, life skills to escape poverty, spiritual and worship services, responses to human trafficking.

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Though it varies by location, many Goodwill centers do offer free furniture pickup. If you want to support their cause, it may be worth contacting your local Goodwill to find out.

Donating to local Goodwill organizations is a way for people to help others in their community. Goodwill uses the revenue from donated items to create employment placement and job training to contribute to their mission. Last year, Goodwill organizations received more than 107 million donations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 81% of the Goodwill network’s collective revenue from the sale of donated goods directly supports Goodwill’s nonprofit mission to provide and grow community-based programs and services.

Impact/ Who it supports: 

Donating to Goodwill helps fund programs such as job training, employment placement services, career counseling, and financial literacy programs.

Note - Goodwill does not accept the following items:

• Large exercise equipment

• Chairs, stools, or couches

• Mattresses or bed frames

• Desks or office furniture

• Tables

• Dressers or bookcases

• Pianos or organs

• CRT TVs

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Habitat for Humanity is one of the top charities that pick up furniture (in most locations) that focuses on providing homes for people living in poverty around the world.

Habitat for Humanity works in more than 70 countries to help build homes. They have helped more than 59 million people improve their living conditions since 1976.

Impact/ Who it supports: 

Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world by helping low-income and historically underserved families build a decent and affordable place to call home.

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AMVETS is another charity that picks up furniture in select regions of the U.S. (see below) that directly supports veterans.

"AMVETS regularly picks up gently used clothing, household items, and furniture. These items are then sold at our local area thrift stores. This not only benefits our Veterans by providing them with aid and assistance, but puts people to work in our local communities."

Impact/ Who it supports: 

"AMVETS Pickups is dedicated to benefiting those who have served our nation selflessly: our veterans and their families. We recognize the sacrifices made by these brave men and women, and our mission is to ensure they receive the support and assistance they deserve. Whether it’s providing healthcare services, housing assistance, educational programs, job training initiatives, or other critical resources, our focus is on improving the quality of life for veterans and their families. We believe in empowering veterans to lead fulfilling lives and transition successfully into civilian roles. By offering a helping hand, we aim to honor their service and express our gratitude for their dedication. Our programs and initiatives are designed to make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of those who have given so much for our country."

About: Pickup Please is - you guessed it - a donation pickup service that supports select charities. They operate in 15 states. 

Impact/ Who it supports: 

Select charities benefit veterans, Special Olympics funding and drug and alcohol abuse programs. “Our charities sell your donated items to private companies by annual bid which generates the majority of the funding to support their local, state, and national programs. Your donations make it all possible so we thank you for your support.”

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Though it varies by region whether Furniture Banks offer furniture pick up, you may wan to find out if there is one in your area that does. 

Furniture banks are registered charities, not-for-profit organizations or social enterprises designed to provide gently used household furnishings to individuals and families in need, at little or no cost.

The basic model involves gently used furniture being donated by people who no longer use it, and transferred to those who are struggling financially to furnish their own homes. Usually, a network of community agencies ensures that the right people get access to the furniture. It’s a cycle of giving and helping, providing the most vulnerable individuals in society the means to create a true home.

Furniture Bank Network:

There are only certain parts of the country that have registered Furniture Banks, but it is worth finding out if there is one in your area on the Furniture Bank Network. “Our mission is to unite furniture banks across North America, working collectively to combat furniture poverty, promote environmental sustainability, and build resilient communities.”

Impact/ Who it supports:

The families served by furniture banks include the previously homeless, unemployed and working poor, battered women and children in retreat, immigrants, individuals with mental or physical disabilities, victims of fire, robbery, and natural disasters, etc.

"They have housing, but are faced with the harsh reality that their “home” is empty or severely under-furnished – without beds for the children, a table, chairs and dishes to share meals, or even a sofa to sit on and relax. After basic expenses such as rent, utilities, food and clothing are paid, there’s little if anything left for the common household furnishings we all take for granted. Furniture banks provide more than furniture and household items to recipients. We provide dignity. Not just dignity and pride in one’s home, but the dignity of choice."

Small but impactful changes

Donating your used furniture and household goods to a local charity not only helps people in need in your community but also contributes to a more sustainable future.

While none of us can achieve perfection, it's important to remember that small, thoughtful steps add up over time. By choosing to live more mindfully—whether through the way we spend our dollars or the way we care for and part with our belongings—we collectively create a positive impact on our environment and communities. Together, we can turn simple choices into meaningful change. Thank you for doing your part!