Donate toys in Palo Alto, right from your home.
Doorstep pickup across Palo Alto - Midtown, Old Palo Alto, Barron Park, College Terrace and more.
Where to donate toys in Palo Alto
The easiest answer is your own front door. Kids in Palo Alto outgrow toys faster than anyone can keep up with. We pick up the ones they've moved on from and deliver them to a local organization that can put them back into play.
Skip the drop-off run
Palo Alto homes turn over with every academic year and every new job - and a move is when the most good things get thrown away.
Skip the coordination
No figuring out which organization wants toys right now, no calling around. We match your items to an organization we support in Palo Alto or nearby.
Skip the guesswork
Once your toys are delivered, we tell you the name of the organization that received them.
What toys can you donate in Palo Alto?
Gently used is perfect - if you'd hand it to a friend, we'll take it.
✓Yes, please
Gently used toys of every kind: stuffed animals (clean), board games and puzzles with all pieces, building blocks, dolls, action figures, ride-ons, outdoor and baby toys - clean and working.
✕Sorry, we can't take
Broken toys or sets with missing pieces, recalled items, toys with leaking or corroded batteries, anything sharp or damaged.
Bag up soft toys, box up the rest, and tape puzzle boxes shut. A Light Pickup covers one bag up to 20 lbs; for bigger clear-outs choose Flexi Pickup.
How toys donation pickup in Palo Alto works
Book it. Sit back. We take care of the rest.
Choose your pickup
Choose Light or Flexi Pickup, enter your Palo Alto ZIP and pick a time slot. Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay.
Hand over at your door
Pack your toys in any bag or box and have them ready at the door. Our logistics partner picks them up during your time slot.
Where it went
Your toys are delivered to an organization we support in Palo Alto or nearby that can use them. We'll let you know its name.
Two ways to book, $24.99 onwards.
One bag, up to 20 lbs. Perfect for the pile by the door.
More bags or boxes - a whole clear-out in one slot.
Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with - you always see it before you pay. Donating your pre-loved things should be as easy as ordering takeout - so that's what we built.
Where we pick up toys in Palo Alto
We pick up toys across Palo Alto. Enter your ZIP on the booking page to see the time slots available on your street.
Donation drop-off in Palo Alto
Prefer to drop off yourself? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you in Palo Alto that accept toys.
Donating toys in Palo Alto: your questions, answered
Where can I donate toys in Palo Alto?
Right from your doorstep. Book a Light Pickup or Flexi Pickup, pack your toys in any bag or box, and our logistics partner collects them during your time slot. We deliver them to an organization we support in Palo Alto or nearby that has asked for toys, and we tell you its name. Prefer to drop off? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you.
How much does donation pickup in Palo Alto cost?
Our pickups start at $24.99 onwards - the fee pays for the pickup and the matching, and you always see it before you pay. It isn't a donation, so it isn't tax-deductible. We'll tell you which organization received your items. If you'd rather donate for free, choose the drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points in Palo Alto that accept toys.
How much does a toys donation pickup in Palo Alto cost?
Light Pickup $24.99 onwards for one bag (up to 20 lbs). Flexi Pickup $42.99 onwards for more bags, boxes or ride-ons. The fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay. Prefer to donate for free? Ask us for a list of nearby organizations that accept drop-offs.
Where do donated toys from Palo Alto go?
To an organization we support in Palo Alto or nearby that has asked for toys. Organizations use them or sell them to fund their work. Once your items are delivered, we'll let you know the organization's name.
Do you take stuffed animals and gently used toys?
Yes. Gently used is exactly what we're after - clean, complete and working. Stuffed animals are welcome as long as they're freshly washed with no rips or loose parts; puzzles and games need all their pieces.
Can I add other items to the same pickup in Palo Alto?
Yes. Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies can all go in one booking - just pack them together. For furniture or heavy items, see our bulk & heavy items page.
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