There are many resources to help reduce, recycle, and re-use. Here's a starter list.
For items that you want to see used but don't want to sell. Be sure to check with them to ensure they want what you have!
https://www.goodwill.org/donors/donate-stuff Goodwill takes donations for sale in their stores, where the organization helps people improve their lives by assisting them to find jobs and careers.
www.freecycle.org A nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. Individuals post their unwanted goods for others to take. Add a description about this item
https://www.computerswithcauses.org Orgnaization that refurbishes computer equipment and donates to those who need it. Zero landfill policy. Add a description about this item
https://worldcomputerexchange.org International organization to reduce the digital divide for youth in developing countries; promoting re-use and responsible disposal
https://www.prisonlit.org Donates books to encourage reading, literacy and prepare prisoners for life post-incarceration.
www.dressforsuccess.org Supports women to achieve economic independence by providing support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
www.habitat.org A home improvement resale store, takes donations of gently used appliances, household goods, building materials to support Habitat's mission of providing shelter.
https://www.creativereuse.org Takes donations and resells, recycles.
https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Alameda-County-Food-Donation-Sites.pdf Provides food to local charities, pantries and non-profit organizations
www.booksforsoldiers.com A website that allows soldiers to request books that are fulfilled by donors
https://buynothingproject.or A global reuse community and platform for donating and receiving goods without purchases
Places to take items of little of no value
www.wm.com Private contractor to municipalities for all kinds of waste, recycling and trash removal from homes and businesses.
https://nixxitjunk.com A woman-owned, Bay area junk removal and hauling. Free estimates.
Keep it out of landfill
https://www.ridwell.com/ Sustainably reuse and recycle your stuff with Ridwell. They will take what your normal recycler can't.
https://www.bestbuy.com Best Buy offers a comprehensive appliance and electronics recycling programfor appliances and electronics
Monetize the items that have value
www.ThredUp.com Online secondhand shop that secondhand reduces the cost of fashion by giving new life to used clothes. Its mission is to move closer to a circular fashion future.
www.craigslist.org Privately held company operating a classified advertisements website with sections devoted to items for sale, items wanted, services, and discussion forums.
www.facebook.com Marketplace is an e-commerce platform that connects sellers and buyers through the Facebook platforms
www.solalucy.com A resale consignment shopping destination for clothing, shoes, and accessories in Oakland, California, carrying local and international designer labels.
www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com A high-quality furniture and jewelry resale and consignment retailer.
www.poshmark.com A social commerce marketplace where users can buy and sell new and secondhand fashion, home goods, and electronics. Add a description about this item
www.ebay.com Online marketplace for buyers and sellers.