
What We Accept & Don't
Help us provide the basic home essentials to community members in need.
Items that no longer have meaning to you can mean the world to a child, family, or individual in need.
theExchange is a leader in REUSE –
We aim to save gently-loved couches, tables, chairs, and other useful home goods from the landfill! Donations come from personal residences, furniture companies, hotels, hospitals, and the community.
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You may drop off your donation at theExchange during our open hours.
1009 S 4th Street
La Crosse, WI
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1-3pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1-4pm
We can arrange for volunteers to pick up your large furniture items
if you have no way to transport them for a minimum donation of $10-20.
*For the ease of our volunteer movers, please try to have large items
left in garages/exterior spaces if at all possible.
(La Crosse, Onalaska and the town of La Crescent)
Email us with questions, photos and arrange for pick up of your donation at:
theexchange@shelterdevelopment.org
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IMPORTANT DONATION GUIDELINES
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We accept gently used items. They must be clean, fully functioning and in good condition, free of rips, stains, strong odors and/or pet hair.
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Not sure if you should donate an item? Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving it to a friend or family member. Or send us a picture in an email and we'll let you know if we can accept it.
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Volunteers have the right to refuse items that do not meet our quality standards.
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Need a donation receipt? Download the Item Donation Receipt for your records.
What We Accept
Bedroom
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Mattress & Boxsprings (twin, full & queen in excellent condition)
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Futons-complete set only
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Folding Metal Bed Frames
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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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Like New Bed Pillows
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Blankets & Comforters
Living Room
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Sofas & Lounge Chairs
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Kitchen Table & Chairs
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TV Stands
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Coffee & Side Tables
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Desks 42" X 24" or smaller
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Bookcases 48" X 36" or smaller
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Folding tables & chairs
Bathroom
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Towels
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Bath Mats & Rugs
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Shower Curtain & Rings
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Laundry Baskets
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Waste Baskets
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Ironing Boards & Irons
Electronics
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Wall & Alarm Clock
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Vacuums
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Toaster & Coffee Maker
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Crockpot & Microwave
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Hand Mixers
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Flat screen TV's 36" or smaller
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Fans
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Window Air Conditioner
Kitchen
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Basic Dishware & Flatware
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Glassware-no beer, wine or dessert glasses
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Cutting Boards & Knives
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Dish Rack & 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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Children's Dishes
General
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Table & Floor Lamps
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Lamp Shades
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Storage Units & Drawers
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Framed Mirrors-not over sized
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Broom, Dust Pan & Mops
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Buckets for cleaning
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Area rugs- 8' X 10" or smaller
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Basic Cleaning Supplies
What We Do Not Accept
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Sleeper/Sectional/Reclining/Oversized Sofas
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Day Beds/Headboards/PowerBeds/KingBeds
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Armoires/Entertainment Centers
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Glass/Stone Tables of any kind
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Decorative Items-like curtains, dust ruffles, decorative pillows, artwork, etc.
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Exercise Equipment/Baby Furniture
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Filing Cabinets
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Outdoor Furniture