Got a pile of old clothes, books, or gadgets collecting dust? Instead of throwing them away, why not give them a second life? Here are ten places where you can donate your decluttered items in the Philippines and make a difference!
1. H&M Stores – Used Garments and Fabrics
H&M’s Garment Collection Program allows you to drop off any fabric-based items—clothes, bedsheets, socks, and even torn garments—at their stores nationwide. As a thank-you, you might even get a discount voucher for your next purchase!
2. SM Cyberzone – Used/Broken Electronics
Tech junk piling up? SM Cyberzone accepts old and broken gadgets like mobile phones, chargers, and other electronic waste. Drop them off at their designated collection bins to ensure these items are properly recycled.
3. Uniqlo Stores – Uniqlo Clothes
If you have old Uniqlo clothes that no longer spark joy, take them to any Uniqlo store in the country. Through their recycling program, your pre-loved apparel will be donated to communities in need.
4. The Book Stop Project (Filinvest, Alabang) – Old/Used Books
Bookworms, this one’s for you! If you have books you no longer read, donate them to The Book Stop Project in Filinvest, Alabang. It’s a free book exchange hub where anyone can take or leave a book.
5. Local Pet Shelters – Old/Used Towels
Your old towels can provide warmth and comfort to rescued animals. Local pet shelters use them as bedding, for drying off wet pups, or even as makeshift blankets. Check with your nearest animal rescue center like PAWSsion Project & Strays Worth Saving to donate.
6. Common Room Stores – Used Plastic and Paper Bags
Got a stash of shopping bags at home? Common Room stores accept used plastic and paper bags, which they repurpose for their sustainable packaging efforts. Drop them off at their branches and help reduce waste.
7. Caritas Manila (via Zara and Stradivarius Stores) – Old But Wearable Clothes
Caritas Manila’s Segunda Mana program accepts old but still wearable clothing through donation bins at select Zara and Stradivarius stores. These clothes are either sold at thrift prices to fund social programs or given to those in need.
8. Trash to Cash Project (SM Supermalls) – Old Appliances and Paper Waste
Held every first Friday and Saturday of the month, SM Supermalls’ Trash to Cash project accepts old appliances, newspapers, cartons, and other recyclable materials. You can even earn a little extra cash while keeping your home clutter-free!
9. Booklat Project (Ayala Malls) – Children’s Books
Encourage young minds to read by donating children’s books to Ayala Malls’ Booklat Project. These books are distributed to underprivileged kids, fostering literacy and a love for reading.
10. PCAS Mortuary School – Used or Expired Makeup
Yes, even expired makeup can be useful! PCAS Mortuary School accepts used or expired makeup products for training purposes. Instead of letting them expire in your drawer, donate them for educational use.
Decluttering doesn’t have to mean waste. By donating, you’re not just freeing up space—you’re making a real impact. Know other places that accept donations? Let us know in the comments!
