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 | Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge Thrift Store | 3437 Chestnut Ave. | Concord | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Hayward Thrift Center | 29498 Mission Blvd. | Hayward | Reuse | Free Pick-up | see website | |
| Volunteers of America Auto Donations | 672 13th Street Suite 100 | Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Also accepts trucks, RVs, boats and other property from throughout the Bay Area. Free pick up. Receipt usually mailed within 24 hours. | | |
| A-1 Auto Dismantlers | 2707 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy. | Antioch | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Federal Surplus Property Program (State of California) | Reuse | Pick-up for a Fee | There are many organizations in the State of California that qualify as "donees" for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program (FSPP). See the website to determine eligibility and apply to be a donee. The donee must be able to pick up the FSPP directly from where the property is located or have the resources to arrange for the item to be picked up. There is a service and handling fee charged based on the Original Acquisition Cost for the program to remain sustainable. Sector of equipment available include: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Medical, Office, Public Safety (includes vehicles, boats, safety gear), Aircrafts, Miscellaneous. Lots of vehicle/large equipment advertised. Property Locations include Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and many more. | |||
| Craigslist |
222 Sutter St Floor 9 |
San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Hope Services (Fremont) | 37482 Fremont Blvd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Call 408-510-6934 for information on car donation | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley | 518 Valley Way | Milpitas | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Accepts most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV's, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and other motorized vehicles. Will take vehicle running or not, must be in one piece, have an engine, and be towable. Contact a CARS representative at 855-500-RIDE (7433) to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up. | |
| OfferUp | 1745 114th Ave SE | Bellevue | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up | ||
| East Bay SPCA (Dublin) | 4651 Gleason Dr | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| Hope Services (Mountain View) | 460 East Middlefield Rd | Mountain View | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Curently not accepting any donations at this location due to COVID | |
| Donate Car USA |
Two Westbrook Corporate Center Suite 500 |
Westchester | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| Parca |
Parca Main Office 800 Airport Blvd, Suite 320 |
Burlingame | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| East Bay SPCA (Oakland) | 8323 Baldwin St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Vehicle Donations (Working condition, call for details) | |
| Easter Seals Bay Area |
2730 Shadelands Dr Building 10 |
Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & 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). | |||
| In Defense of Animals | 131 Camino Alto | Mill Valley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working & non-working | |
| 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 | |
| Veteran Car Donations |
12 Winding Wood Ct #1 |
Mt Sinai | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Working or non-working (recycle) |
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