What to do with garage sale leftovers in Orange County
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After a sale in Orange County, give what's left to neighbors through a Buy Nothing group, book a free charity or city pickup, or take it to a drop-off. Each option below links to the organization's own page, with the date we last checked it. Hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Give it away to neighbors
Buy Nothing groups are for giving things to neighbors, free. Selling, trading and advertising aren't allowed, so post each thing as a gift rather than promoting your sale. You join the group for where you live.
Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app)Free
Neighbors give things away for free. No selling, trading, bartering, advertising or marketing, so it suits leftovers you'd give away, not promoting a sale.
Join through the Buy Nothing app (share with people nearby), or create a Buy Nothing account, go to Settings and pick your official local Facebook group from 'Registered Buy Nothing Groups'.
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Pickup from your home
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County ReStoresCost varies
ReStores in Santa Ana and Anaheim take furniture, appliances and building materials, with standard and priority (ReSupply) pickups. Pickup prices aren't listed on the page.
Call the donation hotline at 714.434.6202 or email photos to DonationHotline@ReStoreOC.org for a standard pickup, or book a priority pickup online through ReSupply.
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Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup)Free
Free curbside pickup of bagged clothes and small household goods for veterans' charities, listed as serving Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. No large furniture, mattresses, big appliances or TVs.
Schedule online at pickupplease.org, then leave labelled bags or boxes outside on the pickup day.
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The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org)Free
Free home pickup of furniture, clothes and working appliances, though accepted items vary by local center. No broken or gas appliances, TVs older than 5 years, or paint and chemicals.
Enter your ZIP in the 'Schedule a pickup' box on satruck.org, or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).
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Anaheim bulky item collection (Republic Services)Free
For homes in Anaheim
Three free curbside pickups a year, up to 20 items each. Crews won't go inside, and it isn't for emergency removals.
Call Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 or go to anaheim.net/republicservices, and book before your move-out date.
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Huntington Beach bulk item pickup (Republic Services)Free
For homes in Huntington Beach
Four free bulk pickups a year of up to 10 items each for homes with cart service. Extra pickups cost money. The guide doesn't list which items qualify.
Call Republic Services at 714.847.3581 to schedule.
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Irvine bulky item collection (WM)Free
For homes in Irvine
Four free bulky pickups a year of up to four items each, with extra pickups at a charge.
Call WM Customer Service at least 48 hours before your collection day.
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Santa Ana bulky item pickups (Republic Services)Free
For homes in Santa Ana
Four free pickups a year of up to four items each for homes with curbside carts, with extra pickups at a fee. No hazardous waste, building debris or tires.
Call Republic Services at 657.467.6220; pickup comes within five working days.
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Drop-off
Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council, California)Free
Statewide free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating sites, with retailer take-back on delivery. Delivery fees may still apply, and some sites set limits.
Find a participating drop-off site in the Bye Bye Mattress 'Find a Facility' directory, or ask your retailer to take the old one back when a new mattress is delivered.
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Free drop-off that takes electronics working or not. Mattresses in good condition and large appliances are accepted only at the Santa Ana campus, and home pickup is a paid ReSupply service.
Drop off at a donation center; furniture goes only to stores and the Mission Viejo warehouse, while large appliances and mattresses go only to the Santa Ana Corporate Campus (410 N. Fairview St.). ReSupply offers paid pickups at (857) 342-4937.
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OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection CentersFree
Free hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off for Orange County residents only. Limit of 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip, and no containers over 5 gallons.
Drive to one of the four centers (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano), Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no appointment is mentioned.
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Junk haulers (paid)
1-800-GOT-JUNK?Paid
Paid junk removal that takes almost anything non-hazardous. It has a San Diego location page; LA and Orange County coverage wasn't confirmed.
Book online or call 1-800-468-5865.
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College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingPaid
Paid junk removal priced by how much truck space your items fill. Its California page lists San Diego locations; LA and Orange County weren't confirmed.
Book online or call 833-626-1326 for a free on-site estimate.
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LoadUpPaid
Paid on-demand junk removal with an upfront online price. Same-day or next-day pickup if booked before noon, with pages for San Diego and Los Angeles.
Book online on goloadup.com to get an upfront price.
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What goes where
From each organization's own list of what it takes. Ask before you load the car if it's something big.
- Furniture
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity of Orange County ReStores · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Anaheim bulky item collection (Republic Services) · Irvine bulky item collection (WM) · Santa Ana bulky item pickups (Republic Services) · Goodwill of Orange County · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Mattresses
- The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council, California) · Goodwill of Orange County · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · LoadUp
- Appliances
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Habitat for Humanity of Orange County ReStores · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Anaheim bulky item collection (Republic Services) · Irvine bulky item collection (WM) · Santa Ana bulky item pickups (Republic Services) · Goodwill of Orange County · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Electronics
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Irvine bulky item collection (WM) · Santa Ana bulky item pickups (Republic Services) · Goodwill of Orange County · OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
- Clothes and shoes
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill of Orange County
- Books
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill of Orange County
- Housewares and decor
- Buy Nothing Project (local gift groups and app) · Pickup Please (veterans' charity donation pickup) · The Salvation Army donation pickup (satruck.org) · Goodwill of Orange County · 1-800-GOT-JUNK? · College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving · LoadUp
- Paint and chemicals
- OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers
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