Accepted Items
The donation categories below are extensive but may not include all accepted donations. Click the headings to see additional details. Find disposal tips for not accepted items here.
Questions about an item not listed below? Contact San Marcos Resource Recovery.
Like New & Gently Used
Donate Me:
- Athletic wear, leggings, pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, tops, T-shirts, jackets, dresses, rompers, suits
- Shoes
- Belts, hats, scarves, headbands, gloves, ties
- Jewelry and sunglasses
Not Accepted:
- No dirty, stained, or torn clothing
- No undergarments' or socks
- No damaged accessories
Any Condition
Donate Me:
- Laptops, monitors, TVs
- phones, speakers
- Charging cables, extension cords, string lights, power strips
- Desk lamps & fans
- Mini-Refrigerators
- Appliances (Coffee makers, blenders, toasters, crock pots, sandwich presses, mini ovens, rice cookers, electric kettles, air fryers, pressure cooker, hand mixer, etc.)
- Broken or damaged electronics will be recycled
Like New & Gently Used
Donate Me:
- Suitcases and duffle bags
- Backpacks and laptop bags
- Purses
Not Accepted:
- Damaged items (all straps, zippers, and clasps must be functional)
Like New & Gently Used
Donate Me:
- Home Decor: Knick-knacks/decorations, picture frames, clocks, bulletin boards
- Clean Linens: Sheets, pillowcases, comforters, blankets, towels, washcloths
- Kitchen Items: Cutlery, cups, bowls, plates, food storage containers, reusable water bottles, cutting boards, ice cube trays, can openers, measuring cups/spoons, tongs, spatulas, mixing bowls, baking pans/sheets, pots, skillets, aluminum foil, plastic food storage bags
- Sports, Fitness, and Camping Supplies: Basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, tennis balls, baseballs, baseball bats and gloves, yoga mats, jumping ropes, tents, camp chairs, small coolers
Not Accepted:
- Damaged items
- Dirty or stained linens
- Mattresses, box springs, or mattress toppers
- Pillows
- Large or upholstered furniture
Unopened or Not Expired Items Only
Donate Me:
- Dish soap
- Laundry products
- Shampoo and body soaps
- Toothpaste and mouthwash
- Hand sanitizer and wipes
- First aid kit supplies
- Menstrual products
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Diapers
- Travel size hygiene products
- Trash bags
Not Accepted:
- Open or partially used products
- Expired products
Like New & Gently Used
Donate Me:
- Notebooks, notepads, loose leaf paper
- Pens, pencils, markers, coloring pencils
- Staplers, scissors, rulers
- Books
- Calculators
Not Accepted:
- Used notebooks/notepads
- Highlighted or notated books
Unopened and Not Expired
Donate Me:
- Canned tuna and salmon
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Soups
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Rice and beans
- Pasta and pasta sauces
- Macaroni and cheese
- Shelf-stable milk
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Granola bars, trail mix, and raisins
- Applesauce and fruit cups
- Bottled water and sports drinks
Not Accepted:
- Open or partially used goods
- Items without a label or ingredients list
- Expired food items
- Items that have to be kept cold