Below is a non-exhaustive list of Chicago organizations that accept items we do not. However, we suggest calling ahead to verify.

Mattresses & Box Springs

Chicago Furniture Bank

Baby Furniture

Share Our Spare, Cradles to Crayons, and the Chicago Furniture Bank

Carseats

Sharing Connections: must be under 6 years old, Target: Target periodically hosts events where you can bring any old or expired car seat to a store for recycling and receive a coupon for 20% off new baby gear.

Strollers

Sharing Connection

Large Exercise Equipment

Goodwill

Bedding

Sharing Connections: used bedding, only NEW bed pillows

Breastfeeding Supplies

EveryMom Chicago

Medical Supplies

Heart to Heart Lending Supplies St. Gertrude Parish

Building Materials

Habitat for Humanity Restore, Rebuilding Exchange, Creative Reuse Warehouse, Stockyards Materials

Firearms 

Vintage Arms of Illinois, Chicago Police Department: Hosts regular gun buyback events and has ongoing turn-in locations (often police stations) where you can anonymously surrender unwanted guns for a reward (like a Visa gift card)

Cosmetics/Toiletries

Deborah’s Place, The Night Ministry, Care for Friends, Nourishing Hope, Sarah's Circle, Malachi Center, The Friendship Center, Facing Forward to End Homelessness

Food

Greater Chicago Food Depository, Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry) *accepts nonperishable items, Common Pantry 

Anything Else

Honest Junk accepts anything regardless of condition and supports Chicago Furniture Bank’s Mission

Not currently. Feel free to bring your resume by, we’ll be happy to keep it on file for future opportunities!

All sales are final. We do not accept returns, with the exception of electronics, which may be returned within two days of purchase with the original receipt and tag on the item.

In extenuating circumstances, we may consider a return within 30 days of purchase on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for supporting Mount Sinai Hospital, proceeds from every purchase support patient care at Sinai Chicago.