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Purses & Backpacks - Working

Consider donation or posting online for reuse.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Method Notes
Hope Thrift (Fremont) 41200 Blacow Rd Fremont Reuse Free Drop-off
Goodwill (Fairfield - New Larger Format) 1500 Oliver Rd Fairfield Reuse Free Drop-off
Goodwill (Berkeley) 2058 University Ave Berkeley Reuse Free Drop-off
Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop (Berkeley) 2644 Ashby Ave Berkeley Reuse Free Drop-off Like new, gently used condition
Goodwill (Livermore) 1374 Railroad Ave
(Livermore Arcade Shopping Center)
Livermore Reuse Free Drop-off
Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop (Albany) 1120 Solano Ave Albany Reuse Free Drop-off Like new, gently used condition
Cheryl's Closet 21 Orinda Way Orinda Reuse Buyback Drop-off
Western Service Workers Union 166 7th St Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Clean/wearable, professional/interview attire. Accessories also needed: scarfs, purses, ties, belts, shoes
East Oakland Collective 7800 MacArthur Blvd
(Distribution Office)
Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Purses, messenger bags, tote bags. No rips or stains. Toiletry bags (clean, very good condition).
Mercari 1530 Page Mill Rd Palo Alto Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Kennedy High School Flea Market 39999 Blacow Rd Fremont Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Thrift Shop Village 23385 Saklan Rd Hayward Reuse Free Drop-off
Bloom (Image for Success) 1557 4th St San Rafael Reuse Free Drop-off Clothing and accessories, including shoes & jewelry (no more than 3 years old) professional and casual clothing commonly seen in the modern workplace (men and women) or school (youth to teens). Retail store sells the vintage/high end donations to fund Bloom's Dressing Program coordinated with Social Services (career and casual wardrobe) where participants receive personal styling sessions to curate a wardrobe that fits their lifestyle, making them look and feel good.
Goodwill (Pittsburg - New Larger Format) 230 Atlantic Ave. Pittsburg Reuse Free Drop-off
Dress for Success (San Jose) 504 Valley Way
(Sobrato Center for Nonprofits)
Milpitas Reuse Free Drop-off Interview and work appropriate handbags, briefcases and portfolios
Pleasanton Transfer Station 3110 Busch Rd. Pleasanton Reuse Free Drop-off Clothes donation box
Salvation Army (3921 Geary Blvd) 3921 Geary Blvd San Francisco Reuse Free Drop-off
Operation Dignity 318 Harrison St
Ste 302
Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Backpacks
Poshmark 203 Redwood Shores Redwood City Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Laney College Flea Market 510 Fallon St Oakland Reuse Buyback Mail-in

Curbside Service

Garbage Bulky Pickup Note
Alameda
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
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Albany
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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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Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

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