City of Ocala
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Have unwanted items that can be used by others?
Donating saves resources and supports your community, and area agencies would love your gently used items.
Items to donate: Clothing, shoes, housewares, small furniture, books, electronics
- Goodwill’s Donation Drop-Off Locations
- Salvation Army Donation
- Interfaith Emergency Services
- Brother’s Keeper
- Helping Hands Ocala
Items to donate: Building materials, furniture and appliances
Items to donate: Vehicles
Why is reuse so important?
- Keeps goods and materials out of the waste stream
- Reduces the strain on valuable resources, such as fuel, forests and water supplies, and helps safeguard wildlife habitats
- Creates less air and water pollution than making a new item or recycling
- Results in less hazardous waste
- Saves money in purchases and disposal costs
- Generates new business and employment opportunities for both small entrepreneurs and large enterprises
- Creates an affordable supply of goods that are often of excellent quality
- Supports a productive economy
- Brings resources to individuals and organizations that might otherwise be unable to acquire them