Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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
Large Exercise Equipment
Bedding
Sharing Connections: used bedding, only NEW bed pillows
Breastfeeding Supplies
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
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Not currently. Feel free to bring your resume by, we’ll be happy to keep it on file for future opportunities!
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All sales are final. We do not accept returns, with the exception of electronics, which may be returned for store credit 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.
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To help keep the store comfortable, organized, and secure for everyone, we ask that all bags except purses be checked at the door upon entry. This includes tote bags, backpacks, shopping bags, and takeout food bags.
You’ll receive a claim tag that corresponds to a clip attached to your bag, which will be safely stored in our employee-only area by the entrance. Our door attendant will remain by the door with checked items and will gladly return your bag to you as you exit the store.
If you prefer not to check your bag, you are welcome to have it briefly looked through before entering and again upon exiting the store. You may also choose to return your bag to your car, if you arrived by car, or come back at another time without baggage.