Give Stuff

A socially and environmentally responsible option

A socially and environmentally responsible option

When you donate furniture and household items to Central Furniture Rescue, you do more than clear space in your home. You help furnish homes for individuals and families rebuilding after a crisis, while also keeping usable items out of the landfill. Central Furniture Rescue works hard to make donating easy, impactful, and responsible for our community.

Central Furniture Rescue actively recycles, collaborating with city authorities and private organizations to divert as much waste from landfills as possible. To manage our inventory effectively and sustain our mission, CFR may sell overstock or high-value items when necessary. Funds received from these sales directly support our mission, allowing us to continue providing essential furniture and household items to those in need.

Items We Accept

Furniture

  • Sofas and Love Seats
  • End Tables and Coffee Tables
  • Living room Chairs, recliners, and rockers
  • Small to Medium Kitchen Tables and chairs
  • Twin, Full, and Queen size Mattresses and Box Springs – Free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair
  • Dressers and night stands
  • Metal Bed Frames
  • Pack and plays
kitchen ware

Kitchenware

  • Bakeware and cookie sheets
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Drinking glasses
  • Kitchen towels and hot pan holders
  • Kitchen utensils – including can openers
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pots and pans
  • Storage containers
  • Small appliances, including coffee makers, crock pots, microwaves and toasters
household

Household Goods

  • Bedding, including comforters, sheets, blankets
  • Bath towels, bath rugs and shower curtains
  • Area rugs
  • Trash cans, laundry baskets, fans, and lamps
  • TVs: manufactured in 2010 or newer, 36″ or smaller, free standing (no wall mount), flat panel, must include remote

Items We Do Not Accept

  • King Size Mattresses
  • China cabinets, buffets, and armoires
  • Clothes
  • Electric beds
  • Exercise equipment
  • Medical equipment
  • Mirrors
  • Large bookshelves/ Desks
  • Furniture made of particleboard
  • Entertainment centers and large TV stands
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pianos
  • Sleeper sofas
  • Headboards and footboards
  • Furniture with Glass
  • TV’s manufactured prior to 2010
  • Vacuums Manufactured prior to 2000

Our Quality Standard

Not sure if you should donate an item? Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving it to a friend or family member. 

  • Gently used and new items accepted
  • Free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair
  • All items must be clean, fully functioning and in good condition

All staff and volunteers have the right to refuse items that do not meet our quality standards

How to Donate Stuff

Drop-off

Items can be dropped off at Central Furniture Rescue during our donation hours of operation with our volunteer team. Please do not leave donations outside the building.

Household items

Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Large furniture items such as couches, beds, and dressers

Monday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Bonus Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Schedule a Pickup

You can schedule a furniture pickup with Central Furniture Rescue volunteers or connect directly with our partnering mover, KJ Haul Away, for a quote and pickup support.

KJ Haul Away’s paid full-service pickup can take away all items (not just those that CFR accepts). Donors can schedule faster and do not need to sort items ahead of time. KJ Haul Away’s team members know what items are suited for CFR clients and can responsibly dispose of or recycle any other items.

When items are not a fit for Central Furniture Rescue, donors still have a responsible option for removal through KJ Haul Away. A portion of the service fee comes back to CFR to support our operations.

Our partnership with KJ Haul Away allows CFR to create a smoother experience for donors. This partnership gives community members another helpful path for furniture removal while supporting our shared goal of ensuring usable items continue serving families in need.

CFR will continue to offer limited volunteer-based pickups. These are typically scheduled about 2 weeks out. All items must meet our mission and quality standards. Items must be placed in a garage or on a porch. While there is no pickup fee required for our volunteers to assist you, donations are appreciated to help cover fuel and operating costs.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency

Central Furniture Rescue is proud to partner with the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency in our shared mission to reduce landfill waste and serve our community. Through this collaboration, the Agency hosts our collection containers, and their staff helps divert usable furniture and household items from the landfill. These items are then repurposed and provided to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. Together, we are creating a more sustainable, compassionate community—one rescued item at a time. Learn more about the Solid Waste Agency HERE.