Pensacola Resource Guide
Where to donate and recycle common household items
- Pensacola Habitat ReStore – Accepts furniture, working appliances, building supplies, home décor, and household goods.
- Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift – Accepts clothing, furniture, small appliances, electronics, linens, and general household items.
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store – Accepts gently-used clothing, shoes, furniture, kitchenware, toys, and household goods.
- Teen Challenge SuperThrift – Accepts clothing, furniture, household items, books, toys, and small appliances or request a pick up.
- St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – Accepts clothing, furniture, housewares, small electronics, and linens.
- Goodwill Gulf Coast – Accepts clothing, shoes, linens, home décor, books, toys, and general items.
General Household Items
These following places accepts a wide range of items. Please read the listings and visit their websites for full details.
Where to Donate in Pensacola
Baby Items & Toys
Books & Media
Building Materials
Clothing (Men, Women & Children)
Medical Supplies
Pet Supplies
Beauty Products
Cars
Electronics
Eyeglasses
Writing Instruments
Textiles
- Matthew’s Nursery – Catholic Charities NWFL – Diapers, wipes, baby toiletries, bottles, blankets, and toys.
- The Village Hands – Diapers, baby clothes (0–2T), toys, books, and blankets.
- Toys for Tots – Pensacola – New and like-new unwrapped toys during the holiday season.
Books & Media
- West Florida Public Libraries – Gently used books, DVDs, and CDs.
Building Materials
- Pensacola Habitat ReStore – Surplus building supplies, tools, cabinets, and hardware.
Clothing (Men, Women & Children)
- Goodwill Gulf Coast – Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing in good condition.
- Salvation Army Thrift Store – Gently-used clothing and shoes for all ages.
Medical Supplies
- LifeNets Wheelchair Project – Manual wheelchairs and mobility equipment.
Pet Supplies
- Pensacola Humane Society – Pet food, treats, toys, blankets, leashes, and supplies.
- Jo Jo’s Paws – Escambia County Animal Welfare – Pet food, bedding, jackets, and litter.
Beauty Products
- Waterfront Rescue Mission – Travel-size toiletries and unopened beauty products.
Cars
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore – May accept vehicle donations via their national program—call for details.
Electronics
- Pensacola Recycles – Computers, phones, printers, and small electronics for recycling.
- Waterfront Rescue Mission Recycling Center – Small electronics and tools in working condition.
Eyeglasses
- Waterfront Rescue Mission – Gently used eyeglasses for redistribution.
Writing Instruments
- Our Corner (formerly Keep Pensacola Beautiful) – Pens, markers, and office supplies (by appointment). They also accept Mardi Gras beads.
Textiles
- Waterfront Thrift Recycling Center – Clean linens, towels, blankets, and textiles.
Specific Items
These following places accepts a wide range of items. Please read the listings and visit their websites for full details.
Standard Household Recycling
Electronics & Secure Recycling
Household Hazardous Waste & Specialty Items
Curbside Recycling (ECUA & City of Pensacola)
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- Summit Boulevard Recycling Drop-Off – Accepts flattened cardboard, mixed paper, magazines, plastics #1 & #2, glass bottles/jars, aluminum/steel cans, and small metal cookware.
- Palafox Transfer Station Recycling Drop-Off – Accepts the same materials as Summit Boulevard.
- Escambia County Drop-Off Sites (Oak Grove, Perdido Landfill, etc.) – Accepts cardboard, newspapers, mixed paper, plastics #1 & #2, glass bottles/jars, aluminum/steel cans.
Electronics & Secure Recycling
- Pensacola Recycles – Accepts computers, laptops, monitors, phones, printers, cables, and other small electronics.
- uBreakiFix by Asurion – Accepts phones, tablets, laptops, cords, and small electronics for recycling.
- ShredTronics / Express Mobile Techs – Secure recycling/shredding of hard drives, desktops, laptops, servers, and IT equipment.
Household Hazardous Waste & Specialty Items
- Perdido Landfill Household Hazardous Waste Center – Accepts paint, solvents, pesticides, household chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, used motor oil, and electronics (during specific days/hours).
- SA Recycling – Accepts scrap metal, large appliances, vehicles (with title), aluminum cans, copper, brass.
Curbside Recycling (ECUA & City of Pensacola)
- ECUA & City services – Use tan (ECUA) or gray (City) bins for curbside pickup.
- Acceptable: flattened cardboard; mixed paper; plastics #1 & #2; glass bottles and jars; aluminum and steel cans; metal cookware.
- Not accepted: plastic bags, Styrofoam, clothing, electronics, batteries, food waste, or hazardous materials.
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