
What We Accept & Don't
Ask yourself: "Would I give this to my best friend?"
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We accept gently used items. They must be clean, fully functional and in great condition: No stains, rips, odors or pet hairs.
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Unsure of what we accept? E-mail us a picture and we will get back to you within a business day. (Monday - Thursday)
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We have the right to refuse items that don't meet our quality standards.
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Need a donation receipt? Download the Item Donation Receipt
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To donate small items please bring them to the front entry at 1009 4th St S. Monday/Wednesday 1-3 & Tuesday/Thursday 1-4
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For large item donations such as couches, dressers, tables, mattresses etc. please e-mail us with pictures and dimensions of each item. theexchange@shelterdevelopment.org
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We aren’t always able to accept large items due to minimal storage space, weight and/or size. Please email pictures to insure we have room and it fits into our guidelines. https://www.theexchangelacrosse.org/_files/ugd/34111c_81ca529b756c4c599ce794e99ee64624.pdf
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If you have no way of transporting large items we will work with you to arrange a pick-up time. (La Crosse, Onalaska and the city of La Crescent)
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We have a stellar group of volunteers who deliver the large items to our clients on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30-11:00 and we will work with you to fit your large pick-up items within that schedule as best we can.
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The fee for this service is a minimum of $25.
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If possible, please have your items in an easily accessible area such as the garage or main floor entrance away from stairs and tight turns.
What We Accept
Bedroom
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Mattresses & Boxsprings (twin, full & queen in excellent condition)
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Folding Metal Bed Frames
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Futons-complete set only
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Dressers
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Night Stands
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Mattress Pads
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Sheets (all sizes)
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New Bed Pillows
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Blankets & Comforters
Living Room
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Sofas & Lounge Chairs (size & weight restrictions)
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Kitchen Table & Chairs
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Coffee & Side Tables
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Small desks
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Bookcases
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Folding tables & chairs
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Area Rugs
Bathroom
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Towels (body, hand & face)
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Bath Mats & Rugs
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New Shower Liners/Rings
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Laundry Baskets
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Waste Baskets
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Wall Mirrors
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New Toilet Brushes
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
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New Plungers
Electronics
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Vacuums
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Microwaves
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Toasters, Coffee Makers, Crock Pots, Electric Skillets & Air Fryers
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Flat screen TV's (50" max)
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Fans / Space Heaters
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A/C Units (window or portable)
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Clocks
Kitchen
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Microwave Safe Dishes
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Silverware
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Water Glasses
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Cutting Boards & Knives
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Dish Racks & Organizers
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Kitchen Utensils
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Pots, Pans & Bakeware
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Mixing & Serving Bowls
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Storage Containers
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Kitchen Garbage Cans
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Kitchen Towels
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Plastic Dishes
General
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Lamps
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Plastic Storage Units
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Brooms and Dust Pans
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Cleaning Caddies
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Liquid Dish Soap
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All-Purpose Cleaners
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Hand Soap
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Light Bulbs
What We Do Not Accept
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Sleeper/Sectional/Reclining/Oversized Sofas
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Day Beds/Headboards/Power Beds/King Beds
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Armoires/Entertainment Centers
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Glass/Stone Tables
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Decorative Items (bed skirts, decorative pillows, artwork, knickknacks etc.)
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Exercise Equipment/Baby Furniture
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Filing Cabinets
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Outdoor Furniture
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Used Pillows