How to Donate or Reuse Items After a Cleanout in Santa Fe
When you’re cleaning out your home, garage, or property, not everything needs to go to the landfill. Many items can be reused, recycled, or donated to make a difference in our community. At Anytime Junk Removal, we believe in reducing waste and giving usable items a second life whenever possible.
Here’s how you can donate or reuse items after a junk removal or cleanout in Santa Fe — while keeping Northern New Mexico clean and clutter-free.
1. Donate Furniture, Appliances & Household Goods
Many local organizations gladly accept furniture, décor, and working appliances. These donations help families in need and reduce waste.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Santa Fe) — Accepts furniture, building materials, lighting, and more to support affordable housing.
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico — Drop off clothing, household items, or small furniture at one of their many donation centers.
Salvation Army Donation Pickup — Schedule a pickup for large household items or gently used furniture.
Tip: Always call ahead to confirm what’s accepted and in what condition.
2. Recycle Textiles & Electronics
Before tossing old clothes or electronics, consider recycling them:
Recycle Nation – Clothing Recycling lists textile recycling options across the U.S.
Call2Recycle Battery Drop-Off Locator — Safely dispose of rechargeable batteries.
Best Buy Electronics Recycling Program — Drop off TVs, printers, and small appliances.
By recycling, you help prevent harmful materials from ending up in New Mexico landfills.
3. Give Items a Second Life Locally
Santa Fe’s creative and eco-conscious community loves upcycling and reuse. Consider:
Facebook Marketplace or local buy/sell/trade groups to rehome usable furniture or décor.
Freecycle.org — Give away items for free to neighbors who can use them.
Keep Santa Fe Beautiful — Supports local cleanup and beautification projects.
Sometimes your “junk” is someone else’s treasure.
4. Partner with Responsible Haulers
If you don’t have the time or vehicle to transport donations, Anytime Junk Removal can help. We sort, haul, and deliver items to donation centers or recycling facilities whenever possible.
We work with trusted local partners including:
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
5. Why Reuse and Donate?
Donating and reusing items helps:
Reduce landfill waste in Northern New Mexico
Support local nonprofits and families
Save you time and disposal costs
Protect the environment
By making responsible choices during your next cleanout, you’ll help keep Santa Fe and Albuquerque cleaner and greener for everyone.
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Let us handle the heavy lifting.
Anytime Junk Removal offers fast, affordable junk hauling and donation pickup throughout Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Española, and Taos.
Call or text us at (505) 490-1211
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