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.