13,000 square ft. of clothing, furniture, appliances, sporting goods and household items
What items can I donate at ditto?
If you are interested in donating Furniture, please see “Furniture Donation Instructions” below.
We gladly accept clean, quality, gently used or new items such as clothing for men, women and children, jewelry, shoes, lamps, knickknacks, toys, games, electronics, small appliances, sporting goods, books, housewares, holiday decorations and linens. Please bring clothing and linens in bags, not on hangers. ditto is not a consignment shop. All items sold at ditto are donated and are tax deductible.
Please note that we are unable to accept clothing that is missing buttons, ripped or stained, has broken zippers, smells smoky, musty or of mothballs. We are unable to accept items that are missing pieces, damaged or in need of repair. ditto reserves the right to refuse items that are not in good condition. Please remember that if you have a garage sale and items did not sell, they will NOT sell at ditto. Please do not bring these unsold items to ditto.
Thank you for understanding our policy. Removal and disposal of these items that we cannot sell creates an additional expense to ditto’s ministry. We do our best to donate unsold items to other ministries in need, but we only pass along items that are worthy of using.
Are there any other items you don’t accept?
Yes, there are. We are unable to accept:
- Baby equipment:
- Cribs, Pack n Plays, Walkers with wheels, High chairs, Car seats, Strollers
- Computer Monitors/Hard Drives
- Entertainment Centers
- Exercise Equipment
- Mattresses
- Non-working appliances
- Non-working electronics
- Office Furniture
- Organs
- Pianos
- Printers or Scanners
- Stuffed Animals
- Typewriters
- TVs
- Undergarments
- VHS Tapes
- Water beds
- Water heaters
- Large Appliances
Where do I bring donations and when?
Please bring donations to our Donation Door located on the far right hand side of the building during our hours of operations: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Please do not leave donations outside of our door after hours.
It is not necessary to call ahead for non-furniture donations.
Furniture Donation Instructions
We no longer pick-up furniture donations. We do not accept large china cabinets or TV storage units due to space limitations and the inability to sell. We may decline large items if our furniture room is at capacity or if the item(s) are not in good condition to sell.
Before donating: Please send your name, contact number and pictures of the item(s) to contact@dittonj.org. Pictures must be clear enough, with proper lighting, so that we can zoom in on fabric and wooden surfaces to assess their condition.
Once approved, the item(s) will need to be dropped off. Please have help to bring the item(s) into the furniture showroom. When you arrive, go to the donation door to request a manager to assist in receiving your donation.
A tax receipt will be provided for all items accepted.
Are there certain hours that donations are received?
YES! Donations are received between 10am and 4pm Tuesday through Saturday. If our donation center is beyond capacity, we may close the donation center early if necessary.
PLEASE DO NOT leave donations outside the Donation Doors after hours.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. However, IRS regulations state they must be in good to excellent condition to be tax-deductible.
Do you provide a receipt?
Yes. We provide a dated and signed sheet for your donation(s).
How do I estimate the value of my donated items?
The best way is to use our pdf guide.
What happens to donated items you don’t sell?
Items we can’t sell, for any of a number of reasons, will either be given to other mission organizations or recycled, as appropriate.
