Creative Reuse Donation Guidelines

Thank you so much for your interest in sharing your resources with us, we deeply appreciate your generosity. Below you will find a list of materials that we will readily accept, and others that we sadly cannot due to space constraints. We ask that all donations meet the following criteria:

  • Items are clean, dry, unsoiled, with no strong odors

  • Items are free of infestations and pest damage (for example: clothing moths, mice, bed bugs)

  • Items are in good condition and usable (please no tangled masses of yarn, etc)

  • Items are able to be lifted and carried safely by one person

  • No donations of more than 3 bags without prior approval, please! If you are interested in making a large volume donation, please email us at reusehub@reusealliance.org. 

What we accept:

  • Fabric 

  • Yarn

  • Fiber art tools and supplies (knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc)

  • Buttons and other sewing materials

  • Functional sewing machines

What we don’t accept:

For space and personnel reasons, we cannot accept the following materials and more subject to our discretion. If we are unable to take your donation, we would love to help connect you to a reuse resource that can take your items. If you’re unsure, please reach out or fill out our donation inquiry form.

  • Art and craft storage containers/organizers

  • Unused patterns/kits

  • Pencils, colored pencils, crayons, markers

  • Office supplies

  • Large items (furniture, appliances, etc)

  • Certain fine art materials (old paints, solvents)

  • Sewing machines in cabinets/desks

  • Personal items (clothing, hygiene items, etc)

  • Tools

  • Toys and games

  • Bedding and household linens

  • Household accessories

  • Most household electronics

  • Hazardous or unidentified materials of any kind

  • Aerosols

  • Construction materials

Visit Us

Hours
Wednesday–Sunday
12pm–6pm

Contact
707-774-6039
reusehub@reusealliance.org

Location
Petaluma Village Premium Outlets

2200 Petaluma Blvd. North, #220
Petaluma, CA 94952

 

The best parking for easy access is behind the outlet mall. You’ll find us next to Gap Factory.