Where to Donate Clothes in Denver (2026): Your Options

The best places to donate wearable clothing in the Denver metro — plus what to do with the stuff charities can’t take.

Short version: Clean, wearable clothes go to Goodwill of Colorado, ARC Thrift, or The Salvation Army — free drop-off and a tax receipt. Wet, torn, or stained items should be textile-recycled or hauled, not donated. Clearing a whole closet or estate? We’ll take it all and drop the good stuff at a charity.

Best places to donate clothes in Denver

Goodwill of Colorado

Dozens of donation sites and stores across the metro, with drive-up drop-off at most. Takes clothing, shoes, and household goods; funds job-training programs. Find your nearest location on the Goodwill of Colorado site.

ARC Thrift Stores

A Colorado nonprofit with many Front Range locations that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Easy clothing and housewares drop-off; check hours and spots at ARC Thrift.

The Salvation Army Family Stores

Accepts clothing, shoes, and household donations; proceeds fund local rehabilitation and community programs. Some locations schedule pickups for larger donations — see Salvation Army.

Shelters & community closets

Organizations like the Denver Rescue Mission take clothing donations that go directly to people in need — a great home for coats, work clothes, and near-new items. Call ahead to confirm current needs.

What to do with clothes charities can’t take

Wet, moldy, torn, or heavily stained clothing can’t be resold or given out — and leaving it in a donation bin can ruin the whole batch. Recycle it as textiles where available, or bundle it into a cleanout. If you’re already clearing a closet or a whole home, it’s easiest to have it all hauled at once.

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Donating Clothes in Denver FAQ

Where can I donate clothes in Denver?

Major charities with Denver-metro locations take clean, wearable clothing for free: Goodwill of Colorado, ARC Thrift Stores, and The Salvation Army Family Stores. Shelters like the Denver Rescue Mission also accept clothing donations. Most have easy drop-off, and some offer pickup when you bundle in furniture or larger items.

Do clothing donations get you a tax receipt?

Yes — Goodwill, ARC, and Salvation Army are registered nonprofits and will give you a donation receipt you can use for a tax deduction. Keep an itemized list of what you donated and its fair value.

What can’t I donate?

Charities can’t use wet, moldy, heavily stained, or torn clothing. Those (plus worn shoes and old linens) are better recycled as textiles or hauled with the rest of your cleanout — don’t leave them in a donation bin, where they can spoil the whole batch.

Can someone pick up a big clothing donation?

For a closet, an estate, or a full move-out, some charities schedule pickups for larger loads — or Junk Same Day can clear the whole room, drop the donatable clothing at a charity, and recycle or dispose of the rest, same-day.