Material Donations
DUE TO HIGH VOLUME, ALL DONATIONS ARE NOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! PLEASE EMAIL donate@recreativedenver.org AND WAIT FOR A REPLY FROM A REAL HUMAN TO SCHEDULE A DROP OFF!
ReCreative diverts materials that are destined for landfills by collecting and re-distributing them to people who can use it for education, art, and inspiration. Community members and local businesses can reduce waste and also help enrich education and the arts.
And yes: we do offer receipts for your tax-deductible donations.
Our whole business is repurposing your leftover art and craft supplies, but if you’d like to contribute unused materials, you can check out Capital One Shopping to get the best prices and have them shipped directly to us!
All material donations are 100% tax-deductible!
HOW TO DONATE:
What? We accept donations of clean and usable art and craft supplies. Contact donate@recreativedenver.org to make an appointment. We kindly ask that you organize your materials in advance. For example: fabric folded, small items bagged, similar items grouped together.
When? Your donations are appreciated and accepted during store hours with an appointment.
Not sure about your donation? Please fill out the form below if you would like to donate something not listed here.
We accept the following items:
The following list is by no means comprehensive. If you do not see an item on this list, don’t hesitate to call us at 720.638.3128, write donate@recreativedenver.org, or fill out the form below to inquire!
PAPER
Drawing or painting paper • Colored papers-origami, construction & cover stock • Rolls of paper • Newsprint-unprinted • Tablets • Computer paper • Gift wrap • Graph paper • Maps • Stickers • Posters • Photos • Postcards • Greeting cards • Mat board • Chip board • Foam core • Gift boxes
CRAFT ITEMS
• Craft tools • Stained glass & supplies • Wicks • Wax • Corks • Pipe Cleaners • Foam blocks • Ribbons
NATURAL MATERIALS
• Feathers • Shells
MISCELLANEOUS
• Toys • Marbles • Musical instruments • Tools for construction • Sandpaper Educational materials • String • Chopsticks • Costumes • Costume Jewelry • Tennis balls • Cork • Peg board• Drafting boards & tables
FINE ART SUPPLIES
[we will basically take any fine art supplies in reasonable condition]
FABRICS & NOTIONS
*WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY FABRIC SAMPLES OR SCRAPS LESS THAN ONE FULL YARD*
• Fabric • Printed cottons • Upholstery • Corduroy • Muslin • Canvas • Denim • Fleece • Knits • Felt • Burlap • Leather • Elastic • Lace • Fur • Batting: fiberfill, cotton, fiber • Piping & cording • Yarn • Needlepoint canvas • Sequins • Buttons • Beads • Glitter • Needles & pins • Patterns • Sewing Notions: thimbles, rulers, pincushions, machines, etc. • Webbing • Zippers
WOOD
Stretcher bars • Veneer • Blocks • Poles & posts • Boards • Boxes • Dowels • Frames
METAL
• Wire • Sheet metal • Jewelry parts • Film reels • Nails & screws
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Tape • Glue • Rubber bands • Crayons • Rubber stamps & stamp pads • Drafting templates • Clip boards • Scissors • Erasers • Chalk & chalk boards • White boards & markers • Cork boards
PLASTICS
• Mylar • Film canisters • Slide frames • Tubing • Flowers
Items we cannot accept:
Clothing, curtains, and half-finished sewing projects
Household goods (e.g. kitchenware and appliances)
Black or white plastic
Computers, printers, ink cartridges, software
Food containers
Medication bottles
Styrofoam or packing peanuts
Toilet paper rolls or egg cartons
Broken glass, ceramics, dishes
Three-ring binders
File folders
Magazines (craft, fashion or other)
Knick knacks, chachkies & souvenirs
Items in poor condition due to dirt or age
These itemsare just not right for ReCreative, but thankfully, there are many other great places in town you can take them. Check out this resource directory at Denver Recycles.
Please note: We currently have a limited capacity for large quantities of the same or similar materials.