Where to Donate Before You Move in Northwest Arkansas

Part of our Moving in Northwest Arkansas series

Start with the furniture when you sort donations before a move. Bags of clothes may fit into a quick drop-off trip, but a couch, dining table or load of cabinets may need approval and a scheduled pickup.

This guide covers useful donation options by town, with pickup details called out so you can plan around your move. It includes thrift stores, furniture programs and nearby alternatives for smaller towns. Before you load a vehicle, check the organization’s linked donation rules and confirm that it can take your items.

Who picks up donations in Northwest Arkansas

These are the first places to check if you need help moving larger items:

• Habitat for Humanity NWA ReStore: free pickup for qualifying donations. It serves Washington and Benton counties, with limits on the size and type of load. Items must be at ground level, in a garage or at the front of a driveway. Crews do not handle stairs, obstacles or long carries. Use the official pickup scheduler to confirm your load and address.
• Goodwill Arkansas: free pickup in selected service areas. Availability depends on your ZIP code, items and quantity. Check the home-pickup page before assuming your address is covered.
• Helping Hands in Bentonville: scheduled pickup for large items. It lists Bella Vista, Bentonville, Centerton, Rogers and surrounding areas. Call 479-273-2511 to confirm your items, address and any fee. See its donation instructions.
• Samaritan Shops in Rogers and Springdale: large-item pickup by appointment. Call Rogers at 479-246-1060 or Springdale at 479-751-3440. The organization does not publish a fee or full service boundary on its donation page, so ask about both when you call.
• Furniture Friends in Fayetteville: pickup may be arranged. Its volunteer team will try to help when you cannot transport suitable furniture. Give advance notice; last-minute pickups can be difficult. Call or text 479-397-1982 and review its furniture donation instructions.

Potter’s House says it currently does not offer donation pickup. For other listings below, “pickup not advertised” means the organization’s official page does not describe a pickup service. It does not mean we have confirmed that pickup is impossible.

Goodwill donation rules to know before you go

The Goodwill locations below accept drop-offs. Common donations include clothing, shoes, linens, kitchenware, books, furniture and small working appliances.

Goodwill Arkansas lists mattresses, beds and bed frames, sleeper beds, CRT televisions, printers, car seats, high chairs and building materials among its exclusions. Its Northwest Arkansas locations do not accept large appliances or pianos. Read the full donation policy before bringing an unusual or bulky item.

Use staffed locations during operating hours. Goodwill’s official location directory lists current hours for each address. Donation Express centers take drop-offs but are not shopping outlets. The ZIP-based pickup service is separate from these drop-off locations.

Fayetteville donation locations

The Attic Thrift Store

• Address: 3340 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72703
• Good for: Clean, gently used clothing for adults and children, shoes, kitchen items, books, jewelry, home decor, craft items and linens
• Drop-off: Bring items during posted donation hours, which end before shopping hours. Check the linked page before going, and do not leave donations after hours
• Pickup: Not advertised on the current official website
• Call: 479-442-2523

The store does not accept furniture or other large items because of limited space.

Peace at Home Thrift Store

• Address: 1200 N. Garland Ave., Suite 4, Fayetteville, AR 72703
• Good for: New or gently used clothing, furniture, household goods, clean linens, books and working small appliances
• Drop-off: Accepted during donation hours, which differ from shopping hours. Check the linked page before going
• Pickup: Not advertised on the current donation page
• Call: 479-973-9571

Habitat for Humanity NWA ReStore

• Address: 1421 E. 15th St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
• Good for: Usable furniture, working appliances, tools, home goods and eligible building materials
• Drop-off: Available during donation hours. Check the accepted-items list first, especially for renovation materials
• Pickup: Free for qualifying donations by appointment; see the pickup section above
• Call: 479-575-9696

ReStore does not accept clothing, paint, box televisions or pianos. Furniture should be intact, functional and ready for resale.

Potter’s House Thrift

• Address: 2703 N. Drake St., Fayetteville
• Good for: Clothing, paired shoes, usable household goods and reasonably clean furniture without tears
• Drop-off: Use the signed donation area beside the building. Bring clothing off hangers, in bags or boxes
• Pickup: Not available, according to the official FAQ
• Call: 479-442-2422

Goodwill drop-off locations

For clothing and household goods covered by the Goodwill rules above, Fayetteville has several drop-off choices:

• Stores and donation centers: 705 E. Appleby Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72703; and 3105 W. M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72704
• Donation Express centers: 1189 Steamboat Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72704; 2615 E. Mission Blvd. #2, Fayetteville, AR 72703; and 508 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Canopy Northwest Arkansas

• Address: 1142 N. Futrall Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703
• Good for: Twin and full bed frames and box springs, dressers, dining tables and chairs, side tables, coffee tables and couches
• Drop-off: Arrange your visit first using the contact instructions on the furniture page
• Pickup: Not advertised

Canopy does not accept used mattresses, sleeper or recliner sofas or chairs, or furniture with strong odors, tears or serious damage. Check the current list before offering a bedroom or living room set.

Furniture Friends

• Donation warehouse: 1312 W. Sunchase Ct. #1, Fayetteville
• Good for: Usable, apartment-sized couches and loveseats, dressers, desks, dining tables and chairs, side tables, and metal bed frames
• Drop-off: Follow the website’s directions to the warehouse donation shed or tent. The organization allows drop-offs at that station at any time of day
• Pickup: May be arranged when volunteer capacity allows
• Call or text: 479-397-1982

Send a photo if you’re unsure whether a piece will work. Use the Fayetteville warehouse address for donations, rather than the organization’s Farmington mailing address.

Springdale donation locations

Samaritan Bargains & Bins / Samaritan Shop

• Address: 2300 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, AR 72762
• Good for: Gently used clothing, household goods, furniture and working electronics
• Drop-off: Bring items to the shop; check current receiving times before a large trip
• Pickup: Large-item pickup can be arranged by calling 479-751-3440. Confirm coverage and any fee using the donation and pickup instructions

The shop’s donation address is different from the Samaritan Community Center on W. Huntsville Avenue.

Potter’s House Thrift

• Address: 1371 N. Thompson St., Springdale
• Good for: Clothing, paired shoes, household goods and suitable furniture
• Drop-off: Use the signed donation area beside the building and check the donation rules first
• Pickup: Not available
• Call: 479-347-2495

Goodwill drop-off locations

• Store and donation center: 5252 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, AR 72762

Rogers donation locations

Samaritan Shop

• Address: 2115 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756
• Good for: Gently used clothing, household goods, furniture and working electronics
• Drop-off: Available at the shop during donation hours
• Pickup: Large-item pickup by arrangement. Call 479-246-1060 to confirm your address, items and any fee

See Samaritan’s donation and pickup guidance before planning a large cleanout.

Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter Thrift Store

• Address: 1622 S. 8th St., Rogers, AR
• Good for: Gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, home decor and toys
• Drop-off: Take donations to the public thrift store
• Pickup: Not advertised on the current thrift-store page

The store excludes used mattresses, large appliances, tube televisions, paint and other chemicals. Call before bringing furniture or an item that is not clearly covered by its current list.

Goodwill drop-off locations

• Stores and donation centers: 1301 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72756; and 4301 S. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72758

Bentonville donation locations

Helping Hands

• Address: 2602 SW D St., Bentonville, AR 72712
• Good for: Clothing, household items, jewelry and gently used furniture; its large-item pickup also covers appliances
• Drop-off: Use the back of the store during donation hours
• Pickup: Available by appointment in Bentonville, Bella Vista, Centerton, Rogers and surrounding areas. Call 479-273-2511 to confirm your items, location and any fee

Check donation hours rather than shopping hours, especially on Saturday.

Habitat for Humanity NWA ReStore

• Address: 1212 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712
• Good for: Clean, usable furniture, working appliances, lighting, tools, cabinets and eligible building materials
• Drop-off: Available during donation hours; review the linked acceptance list before loading
• Pickup: Free for qualifying donations by appointment, with the access limits described above
• Call: 479-273-3638

Used flooring, used blinds and fluorescent fixtures are among the items ReStore will not take. Check the full list for remodeling leftovers.

Beautiful Lives Thrift

• Address: 1327 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712
• Good for: New or gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, belts and accessories
• Drop-off: Accepted during donation hours
• Pickup: Not advertised on the donation page

This is a useful stop for a closet cleanout. Its donation page does not list furniture or general household goods.

Goodwill drop-off locations

• Store and donation center: 2901 SE 14th St., Bentonville, AR 72712
• Donation Express: 1201 N. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712

Bella Vista donation locations

Goodwill drop-off locations

• Store and donation center: 210 Towncenter, Bella Vista, AR 72714
• Donation Express: 1790 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715

For large furniture or appliances, Helping Hands in Bentonville also lists Bella Vista in its pickup area. Habitat ReStore’s qualifying Benton County pickup is another option. Call or schedule ahead to confirm the load and an available date.

Farmington donation locations

UpStart Thrift Store

• Address: 235 E. Main St., Farmington
• Good for: Clothing for all ages, handbags, jewelry, toys, linens, home goods and small furniture
• Drop-off: Use staffed donation hours for larger items. The operator also provides a secure 24-hour donation bin
• Pickup: Not advertised
• Call: 479-267-6005 for large drop-offs or questions

A donation bin is not permission to leave furniture or oversized items beside it. Call first if your load will not fit.

Centerton donation locations

Goodwill Donation Express

• Donation center: 292 E. Centerton Blvd., Centerton, AR 72719

Helping Hands in Bentonville also lists Centerton in its pickup area for large donations. Call 479-273-2511 before planning around a pickup date.

Johnson donation locations

LifeSource donations through Southern Storage

• Address: 1551 Main Drive, Johnson
• Good for: Toys, furniture and miscellaneous goods directed here by LifeSource
• Drop-off: Tell the staff your donation is for LifeSource. The goods are stored and later auctioned to support the organization
• Pickup: Not advertised

Donation hours are not published on LifeSource’s page, so contact the organization before taking a large load.

Nearby donation options for Prairie Grove

For a planned donation trip from Prairie Grove, consider UpStart Thrift Store at 235 E. Main St. in Farmington or Goodwill at 3105 W. M.L.K. Jr Blvd. in southwest Fayetteville. Both accept drop-offs under the rules above.

For qualifying large items, check Habitat ReStore’s Washington County pickup service before borrowing a truck or paying to haul them.

Nearby donation options for Cave Springs

The Bentonville and Rogers locations above give you several choices based on what you need to donate:

• Furniture, working appliances or eligible building materials: Habitat ReStore at 1212 N. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville
• Clothing and household goods: Goodwill at 4301 S. Dixieland Rd. in Rogers
• Large furniture donations: Ask Helping Hands or Samaritan Shop whether they can pick up at your Cave Springs address

These locations are in neighboring cities. Confirm acceptance and pickup coverage before making plans.

Nearby donation options for Lowell

Goodwill at 4301 S. Dixieland Rd. in Rogers is one drop-off option for clothing and household goods. Samaritan Shop at 2115 W. Walnut St. in Rogers and Samaritan Bargains & Bins at 2300 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale are other options, including for suitable furniture.

For Samaritan pickup, call the Rogers shop at 479-246-1060 or Springdale at 479-751-3440 and ask whether your Lowell address is covered.

Before you load the car or book a pickup

1. Sort by item and condition. Keep clean, usable donations separate from broken, stained or unsafe items. A store that takes clothing may not take furniture, mattresses or appliances.
2. Get large items approved first. Have photos, measurements and a clear description ready. Mention stairs, narrow doors or other access issues when asking about pickup.
3. Check donation hours. They may differ from store hours. If you need help unloading, confirm that staff will be available.
4. Leave time before moving day. A pickup request is not a confirmed appointment. Keep a backup plan until the organization accepts the items and gives you a date.
5. Use only approved drop-off areas. Do not leave donations outside a closed store. An explicitly approved after-hours bin or donation station is the exception, and only for items that fit its rules. Never leave oversized items beside a bin.

If an organization turns something down, arrange an appropriate disposal or recycling option. Do not leave it at the donation site.

Make room for the next step

If you’re selling, schedule donation trips before listing photos so rooms and closets are easier to prepare. Our home photo-prep guide walks through what to do next.

For the rest of your move, use our Northwest Arkansas relocation guide or Moving to Fayetteville: what to arrange before moving day.

Need help planning a home sale or purchase around your move? Contact the Moldenhauer Group.