Donate Clothes in Lincoln, NE

Where to donate clothes in Lincoln.

Got bags of clothes, shoes, or linens you're done with? Drop them in a Green Machine bin any time, or have us pick them up from your door for free.

Free home pickup Bins open 24/7 Supports the zoo
Two Easy Ways

Pick whatever's easiest for you

Free Home Pickup

Best for big cleanouts. Book a weekday pickup online, set your bags outside, and we'll collect them. You don't need to be home, and it never costs a thing.

Green Machine Bins

Best for a bag or two. Our green donation bins are open 24/7 at locations across Lincoln and nearby towns. Find the closest one.

Organize a Drive

Schools, churches, and nonprofits can host a bin or run a clothing drive and raise money for their cause. See our fundraising program.

What We Take

What clothes and textiles you can donate

A quick check before you donate keeps every item moving toward its best next use.

Yes, please!

Clothing (all sizes) Shoes & boots Belts & accessories Purses & bags Hats, gloves & scarves Linens & towels Stuffed animals

Items should be clean and in reusable condition. Tie shoes together in pairs if you can!

Please keep out

Wet or moldy items Furniture Electronics Household trash Hazardous materials Carpet or padding

Not sure about an item? Give us a call at 402-601-9610 and we'll help you out.

Where It Goes

Your donation stays out of the landfill

Here's what happens after you donate.

1

You Donate

Drop your bags in a Green Machine, or set them out for a free pickup.

2

We Collect

Our team services every bin and pickup, bringing donations back to Lincoln.

3

Sorted & Baled

At our facility, clothing is sorted and baled, ready for its next life.

4

Shipped for Reuse

Some stays right here in Nebraska, and some goes to communities around the world.

Questions

Donating clothes in Lincoln: FAQ

Where can I donate clothes in Lincoln?

Two ways: drop them in any Green Machine donation bin, open 24/7 around Lincoln (find a bin), or schedule a free home pickup and we'll collect them from your door.

Can I donate worn or stained clothes?

Items should be clean and in reusable condition. Please keep wet or moldy items out, since they can ruin everything around them.

Can I donate shoes, bedding, and towels?

Yes. Shoes and boots (tied in pairs if you can), linens, towels, purses, belts, hats, and stuffed animals are all welcome. See the full accepted items list.

What happens to my donated clothes?

Everything comes back to our Lincoln facility, where it's sorted, baled, and shipped out for reuse, some staying in Nebraska and some going to communities around the world.

Does my donation help the community?

Yes. A portion of the proceeds supports the Lincoln Children's Zoo, and the donations we collect fund tree planting with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Get Started

Bags packed and ready?

We'll come to your door for free, or you can drop off at a bin any time.