A car has a metal or plastic frame housing mechanical parts and interior cushions and linings.
Many local non-profits partner to receive a donation as part or your vehicle or boat donation. Inquire if the non-profit's that you support have this type of program.
Need to get rid of boat waste before donation or recyling? See these resources: Boating Clean & Green, Pumpout Nav App, SF Bay Clean Boating Map, Bilge Care & Preventing Oil Spills, Fishing Line, Abandoned Vessels, Oil, Chemical & Hazardous Waste Spills
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine | 1992 Republic Ave | San Leandro | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Boats | |
| The Jet Ski Doctor | 14082 Washington Ave | San Leandro | Repair | Free Drop-off | Jet Ski's | |
| National Kidney Foundation |
553 Pilgrim Dr., Suite C 2780 Willow Pass Rd. |
Foster City | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Donation - Running or not. Call or visit website to make pick-up arrangements. 925-458-7610 http://www.kidney.org/funds/kidneycars/index.cfm# | |
| LIFE ElderCare, Inc. | 3300 Capitol Ave | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working and non-working | |
| Rheaply - Bay Area Reuse Marketplace | Reuse | Pick-up for a Fee | For Businesses & Organizations. Vehicles, parts & accessories. Whether you’re looking to donate, buy, or sell furniture, fixtures, building materials, or any other workplace items, the Bay Area Marketplace has something for every project. List items you want to move or find items for your organization (donations and for a fee). | |||
| Parca |
Parca Main Office 800 Airport Blvd, Suite 320 |
Burlingame | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Pick-N-Pull (7400 Mowry Ave) | 7400 Mowry Ave. | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | non-working & working | |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | 1931 First Ave | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working and non-working. | |
| Pick-N-Pull (8451 San Leandro St) | 8451 San Leandro St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | non-working & working | |
| iPull-uPull Auto Parts | 3151 S. Hwy 99 | Sacramento | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Non-working & working cars only. | |
| East Oakland Collective |
7800 MacArthur Blvd (Distribution Office) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Motor vehicles. Accepted only for the redistribution to unhoused or low-income persons in need. Working condition (drivable), clean title, and registration in good standing with DMV. | |
| Veteran Car Donations |
12 Winding Wood Ct #1 |
Mt Sinai | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Working or non-working (recycle) | |
| Pick-N-Pull |
1065 Commercial St "North" |
San Jose | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off, Free Drop-off | non-working & working | |
| The Unity Council |
1900 Fruitvale Ave Suite 2A |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | The Unity Council partners with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to make donating a vehicle simple! Designate the proceeds to go to The Unity Council and CARS will pick up your car anywhere in the United States, auction your vehicle, take care of the paperwork, and disburse the earnings to us. https://unitycouncil.org/get-involved/donate/donate-your-car/ | |
| Public Surplus - public agency online auction | PO Box 530861 | Henderson | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | Online posting | |
| The Diggity Dog | 649 Pacific Ave | Alameda | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Cars. Go to https://careasy.org/nonprofit/Friends-of-the-Alameda-Animal-Shelter | |
| Salvation Army (Alameda) | 1918 Park St. | Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | See donation guidelines on website | |
| Able Auto | 555 Bryant Street Suite 810 | Palo Alto | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Salvation Army (Oakland) | 601 Webster St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Save The Bay |
1330 Broadway Suite 1800 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Working and non-working |
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