| | Reuse your Items
Instead of throwing away reusable items, consider donating items in good condition to a local reuse organization. Please call locations before donating to verify accepted items and hours of operation.
Donation Centers
Goodwill Industries of Ventura County
140 W. Hillcrest Drive (across the street from Sears)
(805) 981-0130
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Accepted Items:
 Electronic Waste | Books | Furniture items | | Gently used clothing and shoes | Good condition luggage | Working electrical items | | Good condition household goods | Collectables and jewelry | Stuffed animals |
Thrift Stores
Senior Concerns Bargain Boutique & Thrift Shop
80 East Hillcrest Drive #120
(805) 373-0504
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Donations accepted from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on weekdays, and 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. on weekends)
Accepted Items:
| Clothes | Toys | Household Goods | | Jewelry | Small Appliances | New Items | | Small furniture | | |
Not Accepted: Bulky items, electronics
Salvation Army Thrift Store
2400 West Hillcrest Drive
(805) 375-6980
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (donations accepted 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Accepted Items:
| Clothes | Small Items | Household Goods |
Pickup service available for large items. Call (800) 728-7825 for details and to schedule a pickup.
Not Accepted: Furniture, large electronics, electronic waste
Fibber MC Gee's Thirft Shop
451 Avenida De Los Arboles (next to Trader Joes)
(805) 492-0032
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepted Items:
| Clothes | Household goods | Small appliances | | Small electronics | Knick-Knacks | Antiques | | Luggage | Collectables and jewelry | Books |
Not Accepted: Furniture, undergarments, bathing suits, large electronics
The Mad Attic
226 Skyline Drive #A
(805) 497-1990
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Accepted Items:
| Clothes | Household goods | Small appliances | | Small electronics | New items | Antiques | | Small furniture | | |
Not Accepted: Electronics, baby car seats, baby beds, and large items
Mary Hall Tree Thrift Store
2929 Theresa Drive (located behind Mary Health of the Sick)
(805) 498-7886
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Accepted Items:
| Clothes | Household goods | Small appliances | | Small electronics | Knick-Knacks | Antiques | | Luggage | Collectables and jewelry | Jewelry |
Used Books
Used books can be placed in donation bins in the main lobby at each facility. Books must be donated at the customer service counter if a donation receipt is required. Donations are evaluated for inclusion in the Library catalog or sold at Daily Used Book Sales at both Library branches. All proceeds fund special purchases and programs for the Libraries.
Thousand Oaks Library (2 locations)
Grant R. Brimhall Library
1401 E Janss Road
(805) 449-2660
Newbury Park Branch Library
2331 Borchard Road
(805) 498-2139
The Bookaneer
3186 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
(805) 379-9667
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Paperback books preferred. Generally does not accept text books or technical manuals. |
Countywide Resources
County of Ventura Thrift Store Directory: (download from the County of Ventura website)
County of Ventura Construction and Demolition Debris resource directory: Countywide listing of construction debris recycling and reuse resources (download from the County of Ventura website).
FOOD Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank: Accepts food, including backyard produce and leftover catered food
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County – ReStore: Accepts building materials and supplies.
Internet Resources
CalMAX – California Materials Exchange: Online clearing house for reusable discards from business and residential sources. Operated by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
The County of Ventura offers a compilation of additional links to internet websites offering repair, reuse and resale service. Click here to view the County of Ventura Internet Reuse Resource Listing.
Numerous other resources, such as Craig’s List and Freecycle.org, are available on the internet to promote and facilitate material reuse. With all internet services, be sure to read and understand all terms of service and disclaimers before using.
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