Reduce And Refresh
Whether you’re moving or simply doing a declutter of your current living space, it makes a difference to the community to know what to do with all that extra stuff. San Francisco has plenty of thrift store sites that accept used goods. Their efforts benefit charities as well as build a sense of community within their neighborhoods. So when you need to reduce, let others reuse, recycle, and refresh.
Here’s the list of many thrift stores around the San Francisco area.
Thrift Shops Around San Francisco
- Buffalo Exchange
- Monkei Miles
- Community Thrift Store
- Goodwill
- Out Of The Closet
- Crossroads Trading
- Handsome Oxford
- Shop Relove
- Stuff
What They Accept And How They Help
Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange has benefited many local charitable efforts including animal rescues, schools, shelters, and the environment. They are a used clothing boutique with vintage and modern clothing.
Location 1: 1555 Haight St. Phone (415) 431-7733
Location 2: 1210 Valencia St Phone (415) 647-8332
Monkei Miles
Monkei Miles is a specialty children’s clothing shop with styles ranging through the decades.
Location: 1523 Irving St. Phone (415) 650-3031
Community Thrift Store
Community Thrift Store accepts everything from jewelry to furniture and benefits 200 local charities. The bonus is that you get to choose which charity your donations will go to.
Location: 623 Valencia St. Phone (415) 861-4910.
Goodwill
Goodwill has a couple of stores in the area.
Location: 1669 Fillmore St. Phone(415) 354-8570)
Goodwill accepts most gently used items from clothing and jewelry to furniture, electronics, and household items like bedding and kitchenware. Their efforts for providing training and job opportunities for the disadvantaged is well known.
Out of the Closet
Out Of The Closet provides charitable support directly to those suffering from the effects of HIV. They offer free pickup of larger items and accept many kinds of things like clothing and kitchen supplies.
Location 1: 1295 Folsom St. Phone (415) 558-7176.
Location 2: 1498 Polk St. Phone (415) 771-1503.
Crossroads Trading
Crossroads Trading provides a variety of buy/sell/trade opportunities for eco-conscious people decluttering their households. They accept clothing and personal accessory items.
Location 1: 1901 FILLMORE ST. Phone 415-775-8885
Location 2: 1519 HAIGHT ST. Phone 415-355-0555
Location 3: 630 IRVING ST. Phone 415-681-0100
Location 4: 2123 MARKET ST. Phone 415-552-8740
Handsome Oxford
Handsome Oxford specializes in men’s clothing and accessories. They support landfill reduction as well as the building of communities.
Location: 646 Hyde St. Phone (510) 673-0776.
Shop Relove
Shop Relove believes in reducing excess clothing and the over-dependence on landfills. They provide a boutique clothing experience with a celebration of all aspects of personal style. Their specialty is all kinds of vintage and contemporary clothing with the accessories that will round out a look.
Location: 1815 Polk St. Phone 415 800 8285
Stuff
Stuff is a collective thrift experience with over 60 sellers available in a spacious and well-lit site. They accept everything from large furniture to the most delicate jewelry. They are strong believers in green living and reducing landfills while repurposing great items for the next fresh style.
Location: 150 Valencia Phone: 415-864-2900