On Tues/Thurs, from 9:00-12:00 sharp, we accept bags and boxes of kitchen items, linens, lamps and artwork.
** No furniture. **
On Satudays, from 8:30 to 10:30 sharp, we accept donations of furniture and the above household goods.
You DO NOT need an appointment to drop-off donations.
Please read the guidelines below to see what we take and don't take so that you aren't disappointed if we turn something down.
Remember that most items are going into small apartments where people need basic items.
They do not need speciality items that you have rarely used. Please bring those to Savers.
All furniture donation drop-offs will take place outdoors in our parking lot. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Donation Quality Requirements
Items need to be clean and in good working condition.
We cannot accept items which are broken, torn, stained, covered with pet hair, non-functioning,
water-stained, smell like smoke or mold, or are missing parts.
We do not accept antique furniture or holiday items.
Please review the categories below to see what we take and don't take.
Bedroom Furniture: (click here)
Mattresses – (Twin, Full & Queen) in like-new condition only. No stains or which have been slept on regularly. 8" thick minimum. These will be carefully inspected before we accept them. No Ikea, Sleep Number, or water-bed mattresses.
Box-springs – Even if your mattress doesn't meet the above standards, we will still take your box-sping if it is in good condition. (No Twin-XL/King or with metal springs)
Metal bed frames (collapsed & has all feet/wheels. No Twin-XL or King)
Headboards - We are not accepting twin headboards at this time.
Toddler beds (No cribs)
Bunk beds (Must have all hardware. Assembly instructions are helpful)
Dressers/bureaus
Nightstands
Upholstered or Rocking chairs
Desks: Small student-sized desks only (no secretary desks or roll-top)
Bookcases: Small bookcases (under 5 ft tall)
Lamps with shades (floor or table)
Framed artwork (Max 3' any dimension)
Decorative mirrors (Small & not heavy - easy to hang)
Decorative pillows
Bound rugs – No larger than 8x11 (will be unrolled & inspected)
Our no-thank-you list includes, but is not limited to:
Antique Furniture
Oversized items (over 6.5′ tall or wide)
Headboards: No twin, king, antique, platform, or with built-in storage/shelves.
Headboards with built-in storage/shelves
Mattresses with any stains or that have been regularly used. No Ikea, Sleep Number, or water-bed mattresses.
Platform beds, Day beds, Trundle beds, or Futons
Ikea furniture that requires assembly
Armoires which are heavy or have been modified to hold a TV
Baby furniture
Large desks or Office Furniture
Wall-mounted furniture, shelves or lamps
Posters, picture frames or unframed art
Cedar/Hope chests
Wicker or rattan furniture
Livingroom Furniture: (click here)
Couches and Loveseats (no large sectionals)
Small Sectional Sofas
Sleeper Sofas – Mattresses will be inspected. Drop-off only.
Upholstered Chairs
Recliners, Rocking chairs
Lamps with shades – floor or table
End Tables
Coffee Tables – Small sizes only
Low TV Stands
Sofa Tables
Bookcases: Small Bookcases – under 5 ft tall
Decorative Pillows
Bound Rugs (No larger than 8x11. We will unroll & inspect)
Framed Artwork (max 3' any dimension)
Decorative Mirrors (Small & not heavy - easy to hang)
Our no-thank-you list includes, but is not limited to:
Antique furniture
Oversized items
Desks (temporary hold)
Large Sectional Sofas
This-Ends-Up style of furniture
TV Trays & Magazine Racks
TVs, Stereos, Stereo Cabinets, Entertainment Centers or CD Cabinets
Lift chairs or Office Chairs
Curio Cabinets or Glass Cabinets
Posters, Picture Frames or Unframed Art
Wall-mounted Furniture, Shelves or Lamps
Office Furniture, Credenzas or File Cabinets
Outdoor, Porch, Sunroom or Wicker Furniture
Curtains, Curtain Rods or Shades/Blinds
Gaming or Drafting Tables
Kitchen & Dining Room Furniture: (click here)
Kitchen Tables (Legs/base must be removable. 6ft max without leaves installed. No glass tops. Please remove table legs)
Kitchen chair sets (No individual chairs)
Kitchen Carts
Baker’s Rack
Our no-thank-you list includes, but is not limited to:
Antique furniture
Oversized items
Tables that the legs or base that can’t be removed for storage
Kitchen Counter Chairs/Bar Stools
Kitchen Hutches
Glass Top Tables
Individual Kitchen Chairs/Bar Stools
Folding Tables and Chairs
TV Trays
China Cabinets, Glass Top Hutches, Sideboards, or Buffets
Wall-mounted Furniture, Shelves or Lamps
Vases
Kitchen Items: (click here)
Dishwasher and microwave safe dishes, glasses & flatware (sets of 4+)
* = Parts of these towns may be outside of our pick-up radius. Use the form below to check.
Donation Pick-Up Request Form
Step 1
Have you reviewed the above list of items that we take and don't take
as well as our Quality Requirements?
Step 2
In an attempt to protect you and our volunteers from Covid, we will not pick up furniture that is located in a house or apartment.
All furniture must be curb-side or in a garage.
Do you agree to this?
Step 3
In general, we only pickup within a
20 minute driving radius of our store in Hudson.
Use the following form to see if you're within our pick-up radius.
Enter your street address & city and then press "Calculate time".
Step 4 - Please fill out the following form:
Out of Area
It appears that you're outside of our pick-up area, but here are some other for-fee companies that can pick up your items:
1-800-GOT-JUNK in Hopkinton
Barry H's Cleanup - 508-847-9689
Note that if you have a lot of furniture which may qualify for a special pick-up,
please contact us using our Contact Us page.
Donation Receipt
If you have donated to us and need a donation receipt, you can download one here.
All donations to our organization are tax deductible.
Fresh Start Furniture Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.
We provide a blank donation receipt that you can fill out.
Almost all of your donations are given, for free, to families in need. However, we do consign some items of value, which are not suitable for distribution to our customers (such as antiques), in order to help pay for some of our operating expenses.