Acceptable Donation Items
We kindly ask that you review our list of acceptable and non-acceptable donation items before donating with us. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch. Don’t forget to leave your labeled donations curbside by 7am on the day of your scheduled pickup!
The Do's & Dont's of Donating with EFNE Donation Center
An important reminder: we please ask that items donated are clean, reusable, and in working condition! All items must be bagged or boxed and labeled for EF (or Epilepsy Foundation). We are not able to accept items that are broken, have missing pieces, are disassembled, dismantled, damaged, or in need of repair.
We accept many types of items, including (but not limited to):
Clothing
Acceptable Items
All clothing including, coats, hats, socks, outerwear, costumes, tops, bottoms, and suits.
Unacceptable Items
Clothing that is damaged or unable to be reused.
Packing Requirements: All items in a closed bag labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF).
Shoes, Accessories, and Jewelry
Acceptable Items
All shoes, sandals, boots, snow boots, hats, scarves, gloves, belts, purses, jewelry, and other fashion accessories.
Unacceptable Items
Items that are damaged or unable to be reused.
Packing Requirements: All items in a closed bag (Jewelry wrapped in paper, envelope, or small bag) and labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF).
Household Items
Acceptable Items
Knick knacks, dishware, glassware, pots, pans, silverware, platters, bakeware, small toasters, can openers, and other small household appliances like mixers.
Unacceptable Items
Items that are unable to be reused.
Packing Requirements: All breakable items must be wrapped and packaged in a closed box labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF). Boxes must be under 50 lbs each.
Books
Acceptable Items
Hardcover and paperback accepted; with covers preferred.
Unacceptable Items
Magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and textbooks.
Packing Requirements: All books must be packaged in a closed box labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF). Boxes must be under 50 lbs each.
Small Toys
Acceptable Items
Must fit easily in boxes and have all of their pieces in working condition.
Unacceptable Items
Outside toys or ride-on toys.
Packing Requirements: All items must be packaged in a closed box labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF). Boxes must be under 50 lbs each.
Collectible & Memorabilia
Acceptable Items
Coins, one-of-a-kind items, and sports memorabilia.
Unacceptable Items
No sharp objects of any kind or anything with glass that can easily be broken.
Packing Requirements: All items must be packaged in a closed box labeled for “Epilepsy Foundation” (or EF). Boxes must be under 50 lbs each.
How To Donate
Curbside Pickup
Please make sure to leave your donation curbside. Label them with “EF” or “Epilepsy Foundation” or download free, printable donation labels here.
All breakable items should be wrapped and boxed to avoid breakage, labeled “FRAGILE”.
Acceptable items will be collected by our donation drivers anytime between 7am and dusk on the day of your pickup.*
Drop-Off Locations
We have over 100 locations in New England where you can drop off donation items.
Drop-off bin locations are available to accept donations 24/7!
*If we are not able to accept your items for any reason, the donation driver will leave them behind with a slip explaining the reason why it was not accepted. Please see below for further details about unacceptable donation items.
Unacceptable Donation Items
We hate to say “no thank you” to a donation. However, we are limited to what we can accept. When unacceptable items are donated to us, we have to dispose of or recycle them. Unfortunately, this raises our costs and impacts the programs and services we provide to people with epilepsy!
For any items that we are not able to accept, please dispose of them through an alternative responsible resource instead, such as your local recycling center.
Do not donate:
Weapons
We do not accept weapons of any kind.
Hazardous Materials
Batteries, paints, chemicals, cleaning products, poisons, any liquids, etc.
Healthcare Products
Eyeglasses, shower chairs, commodes, motorized wheelchairs, hospital beds.
Magazines & Newspapers
Encyclopedias, National Geographic, textbooks, magazines, & newspapers.
Large Appliances
Refrigerators, dishwashers, furnaces, stoves, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or any major appliances.
Swimming Pools & Marine Vessels
We do not take any kind of swimming pool, including small child and inflatable pools or water slides. We do not take any kind of Marine Vessel.
Construction Materials
Lumber, pipes, floors, tubs, cabinets, carpet, doors, windows, screens, industrial size power tools, gas-powered outdoor tools, toilets, etc. Anything that needs to be installed.
Televisions and Computer Monitors
Large televisions in cabinets, CRT tube televisions, projector televisions, and monitors. Note: We do accept LCD, LED, or plasma flat screens up to 27 inches wide.
Flammable Products
Any items that operate on or contain fuel including: gasoline, propane cylinders, BBQ grills (gas or charcoal), lawn mowers, weed trimmers, camp stoves, tiki torches, fireworks, etc. Note: Even if items do not have fuel or a gas tank, we do not accept them.
Furniture & Beds
We do not accept furniture of any kind or any type of bed or mattress, including inflatable mattresses, mattress pads, memory foam covers, futons, box springs, headboards, foot boards, metal rails, or frames. However, we do accept lamps (no bulbs).
Infant/Child Products
Car seats, booster seats, cribs, swings, bassinets, strollers, walkers, exersaucers, play gyms, changing tables, porta cribs, highchairs, diapers (cloth or disposable), bottles, yard or motorized toys, etc. This is due to safety recalls.
Household Goods
Toiletries of any kind, mirrors of any size, any installed home fixtures, vanity/sink sets, window blinds/shades, curtain rods, etc.
Miscellaneous
Swing sets, food, pets, pet items, basketball hoops, pool tables, ping pong tables, bikes (with missing parts, flat tires, or rust), power wheels, greeting cards, coat hangers, fireplace accessories, water coolers, exercise bikes, treadmills, or elliptical trainers.