Common Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What items do you take?

A: We mainly take gently used clothing, shoes, clothing accessories (belts, hats, etc..), as well as small household items that one person can carry or put on a truck, such as coffee tables, TV’s under 27”, blenders, toasters, computers, monitors, chairs, wood desks, etc…

We do take furniture items such as couches, loveseats, recliner chairs, etc…that are in re-sellable condition (no rips, tears or stains).

We schedule special pickup dates for those items. .

Q: Will you come to my house and pick up my clothing donation?

A: Yes, just call 624-7039 and we’ll schedule a convenient curb-side pick up.

Q: Do you take large household items?

A: We can pick up items that one driver is capable of lifting. For furniture donations in re-sellable condition needing more than one person to lift, contact us for special pick ups.

Q: How does my donation help kids?

A: Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center collects donations and sells them to local Savers Thrift Stores with 100% of all proceeds supporting BBBS of Tucson and its youth mentoring services.

Q: Is my donation tax deductible?

A: Check with your accountant, but in most instances, YES. We’ll leave a receipt for you with all curb-side services and for bin donations we will mail you a receipt upon request – just call 624-7039.

Q: Are there certain items you do not take?

A: Since we work in conjunction with Savers Thrift Stores, all items we take must be in good re-sellable condition. For large furniture this means no rips, tears or stains.

Items specifically that we do not take include; Mattresses, Mirrors, Box Springs, Sleeper Sofas, Futons, Large Appliances (Refrigerators, Washing Machines,etc...)Heavy Office equipment (metal desks, copier machines) Weapons, Hazardous Waste, Automobile Parts and the like.

Contact us directly if you have questions on non-donatable items.

Q: Do you take donations of vehicles?

A: Yes! To donate a vehicle, please call 624-2447 and ask for the Office Manager.