It used to be the 3 R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle. But we recognize the importance of reducing our waste in even more ways.
We hope you find this directory helpful to find places to:
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DONATE unwanted items for reuse
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Find places that REPAIR broken items
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RECYCLE items that are no longer usable
Together, we can make a difference.
For a pdf version of the directory, click here.
Donation Options (click the links below)
Repair Options
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Recycling Options (click the links)
Services (click the links below)
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DONATE ITEMS FOR REUSE
CLOTHING
Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T.)
267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 587-3720
What they accept (please call for current list):
- Men’s Workboots, Jeans & Other Work Clothes
- Gloves
- Blankets
138 Central Ave, Albany
(518) 399-0917
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Adult & Kids Clothing
- Shoes
- Accessories
160 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-8460
What they accept:
- Winter Coats
- Hangers
522 Washington Avenue, Albany
Call (518) 599-5157
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Adult and Kids Clothing
- Like-New Children’s Books
- Kitchen Items
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Handbags
- Toys
- Household Items
- Books
27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-1640
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household Items
- Appliances
- Automobiles
Consignment shop
Inside Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs
(518) 879-3600
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Handbags
- Wedding g0wns
1705 Route 9, Clifton Park
Call (518) 383-1788
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Adult and Kids Cloths
- Jewelry
- Houseware
Cuddle Bugs Boutique Consignment shop (Wilton Mall)
3065 New York Highway 50, Saratoga Springs
(518) 306-6728
What they accept:
- Children’s and Women’s Clothing, Shoes
- Toys and Baby Gear
- Handbags
333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany
Call (518) 463-3175
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Professional Separates
- Work Appropriate Shoes, Handbags & Scarves
Donation Center is located at 101 Washington St
Call (518) 587-9826 ext 221 to schedule a drop-off appointment.
What they accept (click here for more information):
- In-Season Clothing
- Small Household Items
138 Central Ave, Albany
(518) 463-2124
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clean Winter Coats, Hats, Socks
- New Pajamas
- Wooden Toys
2100 Doubleday Ave, Ballsotn Spa
(518) 885-4040
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clothing, Shoes and Hnadbags
- Gowns
60 Academy Road, Albany
(518) 426-2600
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Adult and Kids Clothing
- Shoes & Sneakers
- Accessories
- Household Linens
- Stuffed Animals
1757 Route 9, Clifton Park
(518) 373-5880
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household Items
- Appliances
- Automobiles
Treasures Boutique & Thrift Shop
60 West Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 580-4200
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Belts
FURNITURE
Gateway House of Peace Thrift Shop
404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
(518) 306-4333
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Furniture
- Upholstered Furniture
- Lamps
138 Central Ave, Albany
(518) 612-2265
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Furniture
- Clean Winter Coats, Hats, Socks
- Wooden Toys
27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) SATRUCK
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Household Goods
392 2nd Street, Troy
(518) 274-5920
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Beds
- Dressers
- Table and Chairs
1373 US Route 9, Moreau or 70 Fuller Road, Albany
(518) 793-7484 (Moreau) (518) 275-6638 (Albany)
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Antiques
- Furniture
- Upholstered Items
Reshop – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
132 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa
(518) 587-3315
What they accept:
- Small Home Goods
- Furniture
- Jewelry
Consignment Shop
3306 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 450-1363
What they accept:
- Furniture
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Donation Center is located at 101 Washington St
Call (518) 587-9826 ext 221 to schedule a drop-off appointment.
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Small household Items
- Seasonal Clothing
- Coats
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household Items
- Toys
27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-1640
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household Items
Gateway House of Peace Thrift Shop
404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
(518) 306-4333
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Home Decorations
- Toys
- Kitchenware
Reshop – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
132 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa
(518) 587-3315
What they accept:
- Small Home Goods
- Furniture
- Jewelry
Consignment Shop
3306 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 450-1363
What they accept:
- Furniture
NOTIONS, JEWELRY, ART & CRAFT SUPPLIES
Gateway House of Peace Thrift Shop
404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
(518) 306-4333
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Pictures
1373 US Route 9, Moreau
(518) 793-7484
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Antiques
- Furniture
- Upholstered Items
Reshop – Rebuilding Together Saratoga County
132 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa
(518) 587-3315
What they accept:
- Small Home Goods
- Furniture
- Jewelry
75 Main Street, Greenwich
(518) 350-4140
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Art Supplies
- Jewelry
- Crafts
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household items
- Toys
154 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa
(518) 791-2347
What they accept:
- Fabric
- Yarn
- Sewing/Needlework Supplies/Books/Patterns
TOYS
Donation Center is located at 101 Washington St
Call (518) 587-9826 ext 221 to schedule a drop-off appointment.
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Small household Items
- Seasonal Clothing
- Coats
Gateway House of Peace Thrift Shop
404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
(518) 306-4333
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Clean Toys
- Household Items
- Home Decorations
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household items
- Toys
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
SLEEPING BAGS, BACKPACKS & TENTS
14 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 581-1097
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Sleeping Bags
- Backpacks
- Tents
CELL PHONES
2816 U.S. 9 Malta, NY
Call (518) 583-0280
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Cell Phones
BOOKS, CDS, DVDS
2910 Campbell Ave, Rotterdam , NY
Call (518) 878-4933
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Books
- CDs
- DVDs
- Library Discards
Friends Book Shop (Saratoga Public Library)
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 584-7860 x333
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Books
- CDs
- DVDs
- Record Albums
Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY
Call (518) 371-8622
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Books
EYEGLASSES & HEARING AIDS
3062 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 583-1785
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing Aids
PET SUPPLIES
53 Maple Avenue, Glenville, NY
Call (518) 374-3944
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Small Cat or Dog Beds
- Dog Treats
175 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga, NY
Call (518) 682-3712
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Pet Food
- Toys
Saratoga County Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY
Call (518) 885-4113
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Pet Items
- Towels
REPAIR ITEMS WHEN POSSIBLE
LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS
Look for local repair shops in your community to fix broken items.
MANUFACTURER
Contact the manufacturer’s customer service department for warranty / repair options.
REPAIR CAFE
Bring broken items from home to a Repair Café near you and volunteer repair coaches help fix them free of charge. Electronics, small appliances, textiles, bikes, wooden furniture, toys, jewelry . . . most things that are broken are welcome.
RECYCLE ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USEFUL
ELECTRONICS
3062 Route 50, Saratoga Springs
Call (518) 583-1785
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Electronics
- Ink and Toner
Clifton Park Transfer Station (residents only)
217 Vischer Ferry Road, Rexford
Call (518) 371-6669
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Electronics
- Scrap Metal
Capital Region Electronics Recycling
1548 Burden Lake Rd., Averill Park
(518) 948-4235
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Computers & Electronics
- Telecommunications Equipment
64 Hannay Lane, Glenmont
(518) 226-9385 or (885)253-9027
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Computers & Electronics
- Lithium & Alkaline Batteries
- Lamps, Bulbs & Ballasts
VHS TAPES, MUSIC CASSETTES, CDs
GreenDisk Technotrash Pack-IT Service
Call (800) 305-DISK (425) 392-8700
What they accept (click here for more information):
- VHS Tapes
- Music Cassettes
- CDs
MAJOR APPLIANCES AND METALS
Clifton Park Transfer Station (residents only)
217 Vischer Ferry Road, Rexford
Call (518) 371-6669
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Electronics
- Scrap Metal
Saratoga Springs Transfer Station
41 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 581-1430
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Large Appliances
- Most Scrap Metal
274 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa
Call (518) 885-5977
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Scrap Metal
- Auto Salvage
BATTERIES
FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT BULBS
14 Cooper Street, Glens Falls
Call (518) 798-9503
Click here for more information.
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS
3043 Route 50, Saratoga
(518) 581-6480
10 Lowe’s Drive, Saratoga
(518) 583-3777
PAPER, GLASS, CARDBOARD, PLASTIC 1-7
Saratoga Springs Transfer Station
41 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs
(518) 581-1430
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Newspapers
- Plastic Bottles
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Metal Cans
- Cardboard
PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS & PLASTIC FILM
Supermarkets, Grocery Stores, Target
WINE CORKS
Exit 9 Wine & Liquor Warehouse
9 Halfmoon Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park
(518) 688-0153
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
S.A.I.L Southern Adirondack Independent Living
418 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa
(518) 584-8202
MEDICINES
474 Broadway, Saratoga
(518) 584-1800
PAINT CANS
(find a location near you)
Clifton Park Transfer Station (residents only)
217 Vischer Ferry Road, Rexford
Call (518) 371-6669
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Latex Paint
- Oil Based House Paint
- Stains
- Varnish
226 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-6220
What they accept (click here for more information):
- Latex Paint
- Oil Based House Paint
- Stains
- Varnish
WEB BASED EXCHANGES
BuyNothing Groups
Facebook Marketplace
SERVICES
PERSONAL ORGANIZING
JUNK REMOVAL
Clean Green Hauling and Removal LLC
Donation-first, eco-friendly junk removal service serving the Capital Region, NY
Call (518) 378-5160
MISCELLANEOUS OPPORTUNITIES
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- Check with local and county governments for information on household hazardous waste and tire recycling
- Adirondack Trust Company offers paper shredding twice a year
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