Clothing Donation Pickup FAQ

Answers to common questions about our free pickup service, what we accept and the areas we serve.

Pickup & Scheduling Donations Service Areas About Our Nonprofit

Pickup & Scheduling

How to request a pickup and what to expect on pickup day.

How do I schedule a free pickup?

Submit our online pickup form or text or WhatsApp us at 908-536-9565 with your full address, including apartment or unit number, your ZIP code and the number of bags or boxes. Our team will contact you by text to confirm your pickup.

Is the pickup really free?

Yes. Residential donation pickup is completely free. American Clothing Donation INC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we do not charge donors for pickups.

How soon will my pickup happen?

Pickups are scheduled by geographic area and route availability. We will confirm your pickup by text.

Can I choose a specific pickup time?

Our pickup window is usually 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Because pickups are planned by route, we cannot guarantee a specific arrival time, but our driver texts you about 10 to 20 minutes before arriving.

Do I need to be home during the pickup?

No. You can leave your donation on your porch, by your door or in your building lobby. Please label it "American Clothing" and add any instructions, such as a gate code, when you schedule.

Do you pick up from apartment buildings?

Yes, but our drivers do not go upstairs to individual apartments. Please leave your donation in the building lobby, with the concierge or front desk, or in another accessible area your building allows. Include your apartment number and any buzzer or gate code when you schedule.

How should I prepare my donation?

Pack clothing, shoes, handbags, bedding and curtains in tied bags, and other accepted items securely in boxes. Label everything "American Clothing" so our driver can easily find it.

Can I drop off donations at your office?

No. We do not have a public donation drop-off location. We collect donations through free residential pickup only.

Donations

What we can pick up and how items should be packed.

What items do you accept?

Our priority is clean, reusable clothing, shoes and handbags. We also accept handbags and accessories, bedding and curtains, kitchen utensils, small kitchen devices, small electronics and small toys in excellent condition. Towels must be brand new. If your item is not listed, please contact us before scheduling a pickup.

What items do you not accept?

We do not accept furniture, mattresses, books, DVDs, CDs, vehicles, dirty or damaged items, or single shoes or socks. We are a donation pickup nonprofit, not a junk removal, moving or cleanout service.

Do I need to wash clothes before donating?

Yes, please donate only clean items. Dirty items cannot be accepted.

Do you accept bedding and towels?

Yes. We accept clean blankets, sheets, bedspreads, comforters, complete bedding sets and curtains in excellent condition. Bedding sets may include matching decorative pillows, but we cannot accept used sleeping pillows, loose decorative pillows or cushions. Towels are accepted only when brand new. Please pack everything in tied bags.

Do you accept electronics and kitchen devices?

Yes, selected ones. Small kitchen devices, such as toasters, blenders and hand mixers, must be new or nearly new, very clean and fully working. Cell phones, laptops and tablets can be new or used, but must be in excellent condition, fully working and cleared of personal information. We cannot accept microwaves, toaster ovens, items with broken screens or missing parts, locked devices, or anything that needs repair.

Do you pick up furniture or mattresses?

No. We do not accept furniture or mattresses.

What if I'm not sure about an item?

Call, text or WhatsApp us at 908-536-9565 before you schedule, and our team will let you know.

Service Areas

Where our pickup routes run.

Which areas do you serve?

Our primary service areas are Union, Essex and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. We also provide pickups in selected communities in Bergen, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Passaic and Monmouth Counties, depending on route availability.

How do I know if you pick up at my address?

Text or call us at 908-536-9565 with your ZIP code, or submit a pickup request. Our team reviews every request and will let you know if your address is on one of our routes.

Do you pick up in New York?

Our New York pickup service is temporarily paused. We currently serve selected areas of New Jersey only.

About Our Nonprofit

Who we are and where your donations go.

Is American Clothing Pick Up a nonprofit?

Yes. American Clothing Pick Up is the public name of American Clothing Donation INC, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Can I get a donation receipt?

Yes, a donation receipt is available upon request. Please consult your tax advisor about deductibility.

Where do my donations go?

Our primary role is collection and transportation. Donated items may go to charities, nonprofits, churches, homeless shelters, clothing banks, family assistance programs, community resource centers and textile reuse partners for redistribution or reuse.

How many people have your donations helped?

Distribution to individuals and families is handled by the organizations that receive our donations, so we do not publish an exact number of people helped. Our current operations collect an estimated 6,500 to 7,000 pounds of donated clothing and reusable items every two weeks.

Do you accept money donations?

No. We do not solicit or accept monetary donations. We only accept reusable clothing, shoes and the other items listed on our What We Accept page.

Are you looking for volunteers or drivers?

We are not currently recruiting volunteers or drivers. The best way to support our work is to donate your reusable clothing and tell your neighbors about our free pickup service.

Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help. Call or text us at 908-536-9565, message us on WhatsApp or email soporte@americanclothingpickup.org.

Ready to Schedule Your Free Pickup?

Request online or by text. Leave your donation outside, and we will take care of the rest.

Questions About Clothing Donation Pickup in New Jersey

American Clothing Pick Up offers free clothing donation pickup for homes and apartment buildings in Union, Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey, and in selected nearby communities. Donors can schedule online or by text, leave their labeled bags outside, and our driver collects them during the usual 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM pickup window.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we accept clean, reusable clothing, shoes, handbags, bedding, curtains and other accepted items, and we transport them to organizations that may include charities, shelters, clothing banks and textile reuse partners.