Where to Donate Stuff in Brevard County (Complete Guide)

Decluttering is great. Throwing usable stuff in the trash? Not so great. If you're cleaning out your home in Brevard County and have furniture, clothing, appliances, or household items that still have life in them, donating is the way to go.

We put together this comprehensive guide to donation centers across Brevard County so you know exactly where to bring your stuff, what they accept, and when they're open. At 321 Junk, we donate usable items from every job — this is the list we use ourselves.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has been a staple of charitable donation for decades and operates several locations in Brevard.

• Melbourne Family Store: 1740 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904. Accepts furniture, clothing, household goods, and small appliances.
• Cocoa Family Store: 690 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922. Same acceptance as Melbourne location.

What they accept: Furniture in good condition (no rips, stains, or broken frames), clothing, kitchenware, books, toys, small working appliances, and household décor.

What they don't accept: Mattresses (varies by location — call first), large appliances, hazardous materials, broken items, or anything with recalls.

Pickup service: Available for large items. Schedule online or call the local store.

Goodwill Industries

Goodwill operates multiple retail stores and donation centers across Brevard County:

• Melbourne: 2580 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
• Palm Bay: 1740 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
• Merritt Island: 235 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953
• Titusville: 3070 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32780

What they accept: Clothing, shoes, books, housewares, small furniture, electronics (working or not), and sporting goods. Drop-off during business hours.

Pro tip: Goodwill locations often have drive-through donation lanes. Pull up, pop the trunk, and an attendant will unload for you.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

The ReStore is one of the best places to donate furniture and building materials in Brevard County. Sales directly fund local Habitat for Humanity home builds.

• Melbourne ReStore: 1750 Ellis Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904

What they accept: Furniture, appliances (working condition), cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, flooring, tools, and building materials. They love getting kitchen and bath items from home renovations.

Pickup service: Available for large items and appliances. Schedule by calling the store.

Why donate here: The ReStore sells donated items to the public at discounted prices, and 100% of the proceeds fund Habitat home construction in Brevard County. Your old kitchen cabinets could literally help build someone a home.

Vietnam Veterans of America

VVA operates a free home pickup program that's incredibly convenient:

• Schedule pickup: Call 1-800-775-8387 or schedule online at pickupplease.org
• How it works: Leave items in bags or boxes on your porch by 7 AM on your scheduled day. They pick it up — no interaction required.

What they accept: Clothing, shoes, household goods, small appliances, books, and kitchenware. No large furniture or mattresses.

Best for: Bagged clothing and household item donations when you want zero-hassle pickup.

Other Local Options

• Brevard Rescue Mission (Cocoa): Accepts furniture, clothing, and household items. Supports individuals experiencing homelessness in Brevard.
• Community of Hope (Merritt Island): Food pantry and thrift store accepting household goods and clothing.
• Brevard Humane Society Thrift Shops: Multiple locations. Accepts household goods, clothing, and décor. Proceeds support local animal rescue.
• Local churches: Many Brevard County churches accept clothing and household item donations. Call your local congregation to ask.
• Freecycle / Buy Nothing groups: Join your local Facebook "Buy Nothing" group to give items directly to neighbors. Search "Buy Nothing [your city] FL" on Facebook.

Donation Tips

• Call ahead if you're donating large items. Some centers have limited space and may not accept everything on walk-in.
• Clean your items before donating. Wipe down furniture, wash clothing, and make sure electronics are working.
• Get a receipt. Donations to 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible. Ask for a receipt and keep it with your tax records.
• Don't dump and run. Leaving items outside donation centers after hours is illegal dumping, not donating. It creates a mess and costs the charity money to clean up.
• If it's broken, don't donate it. Charities aren't a dump. If something is damaged beyond use, call 321 Junk for proper disposal instead.

Have too much to donate yourself? 321 Junk donates usable items from every job. When you hire us for a cleanout, we sort as we go — reusable items get donated to local organizations, and the rest is disposed of responsibly. Call (321) 450-3400 to schedule a pickup.