Where to donate clothes, furniture and household items in Bangalore

Clearing out a wardrobe or a spare room is the easy part. Knowing where to donate clothes, furniture and household items in Bangalore (Bengaluru) is harder, because the answers online are old, and many "free pickup" promises turn out to have a catch.

This guide lists the organisations we could confirm from their own websites, says plainly what each one does and does not do, and ends with a faster option for things a neighbour could use tomorrow. Last checked: 2 November 2026. Policies change, so call before you travel.

Goonj: clothes, furniture, bedding and more

Goonj is one of the best known names in India for in-kind donations. Its own FAQ says it takes clothes, household items, stationery, furniture, bedding, blankets and similar goods, and asks you to check first for anything not on its list.

It has two centres in Bangalore, both in the 560068 pin code area: near Kudlu Gate on Hosur Road, and at Singasandra, in AECS Layout Block A. Its listed timings are 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday, and the toll-free number is 1800 202 9012. Full addresses are on its offices page.

The important catch: Goonj says that as a policy it does not pick up material from individual homes. You bring it to a centre, and you should call to fix a time first. Wash and fold clothes before you go.

Share At Door Step: pickup, for a fee

Share At Door Step picks up pre-loved clothes from your door and delivers them to an NGO matched to your location and donation. You book a slot online and get an email afterwards saying where your items went.

It accepts clothes for children and adults, accessories and household textiles such as curtains and bedsheets, and says toys, shoes and stationery can go along with them. It does not take heavily soiled, stained or torn items, undergarments or single socks.

Pickup is not free: the site states a convenience fee. A free drop-off option exists if you deliver the donation yourself. Several blogs describe this service as free, so read the current terms before you book.

Imagine Clothes Bank: Electronic City

The Imagine Trust runs the Imagine Clothes Bank in Electronic City. It takes clean, wearable clothes and sells them for Re 1 a garment. News reports say proceeds go towards education and medical needs of families. Its own blog says it does not take sarees or innerwear through collection drives.

Contact numbers differ between sources, so look up its current details on the Imagine Trust blog and confirm before you go.

Find an NGO that needs exactly what you have

Needs vary a lot: one home wants bedsheets, another only takes new items. Donate in Kind is a directory that lists NGOs in Bangalore and other cities with their contact details and what each one needs. It is a list, not a collection service, so contact the NGO before sending anything.

When to give to a neighbour instead

NGOs are the right place for bulk donations, winter drives, or when you want a receipt. For a single sofa, a study table or a bag of kids' clothes, the trip to a centre can take longer than the clear-out itself.

That is the gap Trezow fills. You list the item with a photo, someone nearby who actually wants it asks for it, you choose who gets it, and they come to collect, with a 4-digit code to complete the hand-off. It is free, nothing is sold, and you do not travel anywhere. Many people use both: NGOs for large or seasonal donations, and Trezow for everyday things.

The short version

• Bulk clothes, bedding or furniture: call Goonj and drop off.

• Want pickup from home: Share At Door Step, which charges a convenience fee.

• Wearable clothes near Electronic City: the Imagine Clothes Bank.

• One item you want to go to someone who needs it: list it on Trezow.

Whichever you choose, keep items clean, usable and complete. A donation should be something you would be glad to receive yourself.