Even our favorite furniture pieces may need some TLC. See our Furniture Repair fact sheet for tips on wood, leather, and fabric repair, reupholstery, and stain removal, or Textiles Repair fact sheet for fixing zippers and tears.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino Thrift Shop (5290 College Ave.) | 5290 College Ave. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Call for pick-up of large funiture | |
| East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse |
4695 Telegraph Ave. (drop-off at loading dock on Shattuck Ave between 46th and 47th streets) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Wood, metal, or glass. No particle board or MDF (Ikea) No file cabinets Must be smaller than 3'x3'x2'd. Email ahead of time for approval. Okay may be: end tables, nightstands, rockers, framed mirrors, chairs, carts, drawers, bookshelves. | |
| Coliseum Public Market | 5401 Coliseum Way | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Dress Best For Less | 3861 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Resellable condition only. Call for drop-off options. | |
| Makeshift: Center for Material Studies | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Chairs, tables, and shade structures for workshops and events. Contact first with images of what you have. | ||
| Kay Chesterfield Co | 3109 Adeline St | Oakland | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | Commercial reupholstery & textile cleaning. Cleaning onsite indoor and outdoor cushions and soft seating. Make replacement cushions. Consult on textile options for exterior spaces. Program for pick up, cleaning and storage of outdoor cushions off season with redelivery. | |
| Urban Furniture & Urban Boutique (3241 Grand Ave.) | 3237 Grand Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Indoor and outdoor furniture. Call for pick-up of large funiture | |
| Out of the Closet (Oakland) | 238 E 18th St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Pick-up | No children's furniture or gear. | |
| East Oakland Collective |
7800 MacArthur Blvd (Distribution Office) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Email ahead of time. Items considered on a case by case basis. No rips, stains or mattresses. | |
| Kay Chesterfield Co | 3109 Adeline St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | Commercial reupholstery & textile cleaning. Cleaning onsite indoor and outdoor cushions and soft seating. Make replacement cushions. Consult on textile options for exterior spaces. Program for pick up, cleaning and storage of outdoor cushions off season with redelivery. | |
| The Plant Exchange |
11144 Golf Links Rd (Pop-up & Drop-off Locations Vary) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Garden and outdoor tables, chairs and benches | |
| Laney College Flea Market | 510 Fallon St | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Goodwill (Oakland - MacArthur) | 3525 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Very limited, very small pieces depending on if they have space | |
| Listia |
Online |
Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Habitat for Humanity ReStore East Bay | 9235 San Leandro St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Fully intact. Upholstered furniture cannot be worn, faded, torn, soiled or stained. NO: sofa beds, children's furniture, or entertainment centers | |
| Oakland Museum - White Elephant Sale | 333 Lancaster St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | ||
| San Pablo Flea Market | 6100 San Pablo Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Salvation Army (Oakland) | 601 Webster St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Resellable condition only. | |
| Goodwill (North Oakland) | 6624 San Pablo Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Very limited, very small pieces depending on if they have space | |
| American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (Oakland) | 127 41st St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Resellable condition only. Call for drop-off options. |
Curbside Service
| Bulky Pickup | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda |
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation if non-upholstered. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Albany | |||
| Berkeley | |||
| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | |||
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