Cambridge, Massachusetts · Donation planning

How to donate furniture

Choose a recipient before the collection date. For Cambridge households.

Start with the actual decision

Start with clean, complete pieces that another household could use. Photograph the furniture, record its measurements and ask the intended recipient for an item-specific decision. A charity directory is a starting point rather than a booking confirmation.

Build it around your home

In Cambridge, a useful furniture handoff needs more than a curbside plan. Separate roommates’ belongings, confirm the lease handover date and check whether the building requires a service-elevator or loading reservation.

Keep the next step clear

Keep three decisions separate: whether the item is useful, where it will go and who will transport it. Agree on a fallback for declined pieces before collection.

Use a local source before booking

Check the Cambridge resource directory for municipal and independent reuse routes. Follow each program’s own eligibility and item instructions. The directory does not make a booking or establish a charity partnership.