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)
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DONATE ITEMS FOR REUSE
CLOTHING
160 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-8460
What they accept:
- Winter coats
- Hangers
27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 584-1640
What they accept (click here for more info)
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household items
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 their current information):
- In-season clothing
- Small household items
333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany
Call (518) 463-3175
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Professional Separates
- Work Appropriate Shoes
- Work Appropriate Handbags
- Jewelry
- Scarves
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household items
Consignment shop
38 Van Dam St, Saratoga Springs
(518) 879-5012
What they accept:
- Clothing
Treasures Boutique & Thrift Shop
60 West Ave, Saratoga Springs
(518) 580-4200
What they accept (More info here):
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Belts
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, gloves, & other work clothes
- Blankets
FURNITURE
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 their current information):
- Small household items
- Seasonal Clothing
- Coats
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
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 info)
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household items
NOTIONS, JEWELRY & ART SUPPLIES
1373 US Route 9, Moreau
(518) 793-7484
What they accept (More items here):
- 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
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household items
- Toys
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 their current information):
- Small household items
- Seasonal Clothing
- Coats
10 West High St, Ballston Spa
(518) 885-9455
What they accept:
- Clothing
- Household items
- Toys
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
952 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY
Call (518) 785-6587
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Sports Equipment
SLEEPING BAGS, BACKPACKS & TENTS
14 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 581-1097
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Sleeping Bags
- Backpacks
- Tents
CELL PHONES
2816 U.S. 9 Malta, NY
Call (518) 583-0280
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Cell Phones
BOOKS, CDS, DVDS
Friends Book Shop (Saratoga Public Library)
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 584-7860 x333
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Books
- CDs
- DVDs
- Record Albums
EYEGLASSES & HEARING AIDS
3062 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY
Call (518) 583-1785
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing Aids
PET ITEMS & TOWELS
Saratoga County Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY
Call (518) 885-4113
What they accept (Click here for their current 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
Clifton Park Transfer Station (resident only)
217 Vischer Ferry Road, Rexford
Call (518) 371-6669
What they accept (Click here for more information):
- Electronics
- Scrap Metal
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
274 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa
Call (518) 885-5977
What they accept (Click here for more information):
- Scrap Metal
- Auto Salvage
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
BATTERIES
3043 Route 50, Saratoga
(518) 581-6480
What they accept (Click here for their current information):
- Rechargeable Batteries
FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT BULBS
14 Cooper Street, Glens Falls
Call (518) 798-9503
Click here for more information
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS
10 Lowe’s Drive, Saratoga
(518) 583-3777
3043 Route 50, Saratoga
(518) 581-6480
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
211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs
(518) 587-3222
WEB BASED EXCHANGES
BuyNothing Groups
Facebook Marketplace
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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