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Portage County Donation Drop-Off Directory

Before you throw it out, see if it can go to a family who needs it. Here's the working directory of donation sites across Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, and the surrounding Portage cities — with what each one actually accepts and whether they offer pickup.

Quick guide: which donation site for which item

Working appliances or building materials

→ Habitat ReStore Kent (free pickup for large items)

Large furniture in usable shape

→ Salvation Army Kent or Cleveland Furniture Bank

Clothing, kitchen items, small furniture

→ Goodwill Streetsboro or Ravenna (drop-off)

Specific items needed by local families

→ Family & Community Services Ravenna (call first)

Verify hours and current needs before you load the truck

Donation sites change hours, accepted items, and current needs frequently. Always call ahead before driving over, especially for furniture and appliances — saves you a trip if the truck's already full.

The full directory

Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Kent

Kent

Pickup for large items

Address: 345 Cherry St, Kent, OH 44240

Phone: (330) 673-1646

Website: habitatsummitportage.org/restore

They accept

  • ✓Furniture in usable condition (sofas, tables, chairs, bedroom sets)
  • ✓Working appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers — clean, dent-free)
  • ✓Kitchen cabinets and vanities (in good condition, doors attached)
  • ✓Building materials (lumber, doors, windows, hardware)
  • ✓Light fixtures and ceiling fans
  • ✓Tools (working power tools, hand tools)

They don't accept

  • ✗Mattresses and box springs
  • ✗Upholstered furniture with rips, stains, or pet damage
  • ✗Non-working appliances
  • ✗TVs and electronics
  • ✗Baby furniture (cribs, car seats)
  • ✗Hazardous materials, paint, chemicals

Habitat ReStore Kent serves both Portage and Summit County. Free large-item donation pickup is available within their service area — schedule online or by phone. All proceeds fund Habitat home builds for local families.

Goodwill — Streetsboro

Streetsboro

Drop-off only

Address: 9197 OH-14, Streetsboro, OH 44241

Phone: (330) 422-1066

Website: www.goodwillakron.org

They accept

  • ✓Clothing, shoes, accessories
  • ✓Books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records
  • ✓Small furniture (chairs, end tables, small dressers)
  • ✓Kitchen items, dishware, small appliances
  • ✓Decor, lamps, picture frames
  • ✓Toys and games (complete, clean)

They don't accept

  • ✗Large furniture (sofas, mattresses, dining sets) — varies by store
  • ✗TVs and CRT monitors
  • ✗Cribs, car seats, walkers
  • ✗Exercise equipment
  • ✗Building materials

Drop-off only at this location. Goodwill of Akron operates several Portage and Summit County donation centers; call ahead if you have something unusual.

Goodwill — Ravenna

Ravenna

Drop-off only

Address: 6451 N. Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH 44266

Phone: (330) 296-3001

Website: www.goodwillakron.org

They accept

  • ✓Clothing, shoes, accessories
  • ✓Books, DVDs, CDs
  • ✓Small furniture
  • ✓Kitchen items, dishware
  • ✓Toys, games, decor

They don't accept

  • ✗Large furniture (varies — call first)
  • ✗TVs, CRT monitors
  • ✗Cribs, car seats
  • ✗Exercise equipment

Salvation Army Family Store — Kent

Kent / Ravenna

Pickup for large items

Address: 143 Gougler Ave, Kent, OH 44240

Phone: (330) 673-2533

Website: easternusa.salvationarmy.org/akron-area

They accept

  • ✓Furniture (sofas, chairs, dressers — usable condition)
  • ✓Clothing, shoes, accessories
  • ✓Working small appliances
  • ✓Kitchen items, dishes
  • ✓Books, toys, sporting goods
  • ✓Working electronics (non-CRT)

They don't accept

  • ✗Mattresses and box springs (varies)
  • ✗Non-working appliances
  • ✗CRT TVs and monitors
  • ✗Damaged or stained upholstery

Salvation Army offers free pickup for large furniture donations across NE Ohio. Schedule by phone — typically 1–2 weeks out.

Family & Community Services (FCS) — Ravenna

Ravenna

Drop-off only

Address: 143 E. Main St, Ravenna, OH 44266

Phone: (330) 297-7027

Website: www.fcsserves.org

They accept

  • ✓Furniture for families transitioning out of homelessness
  • ✓Kitchen essentials, cookware, dishware
  • ✓Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows — new or like-new)
  • ✓Children's clothing and basics
  • ✓Small appliances in working order

They don't accept

  • ✗Mattresses (varies by current need)
  • ✗Heavily worn or stained furniture
  • ✗Items requiring repair

FCS serves families in Portage County transitioning out of crisis. Call ahead to confirm current needs — they accept based on what families on their waiting list actually need, not general donations.

Furniture Bank of Greater Cleveland — serves Akron-Canton

Akron / Canton (closest to Portage)

Free pickup available

Address: 4905 Galaxy Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44128 (Cleveland office; serves NE Ohio)

Phone: (216) 459-2265

Website: www.clevelandfurniturebank.org

They accept

  • ✓Gently used furniture (sofas, chairs, dressers, tables, bed frames)
  • ✓New or like-new mattresses
  • ✓Kitchen tables and chairs
  • ✓Lamps and small decor

They don't accept

  • ✗Used mattresses with stains, rips, or odor
  • ✗Office furniture (cubicles, conference tables)
  • ✗Entertainment centers (too large for most apartments)
  • ✗Damaged or non-working items

Free pickup available across the Cleveland-Akron metro for qualifying donations. Schedule online — typically 2–3 weeks out. Furniture goes directly to families exiting homelessness.

What if nobody accepts it?

Some items are past donation-worthy — stained mattresses, broken furniture, non-working appliances, water-damaged anything. They still have to leave the house, they just can't go to a donation site.

That's what we do. NextGenJunkRemoval picks up items that donation sites refuse and routes what can still be salvaged (metals, electronics, working appliances) through certified recyclers before the rest goes to landfill. We send you a note telling you what got donated, recycled, or disposed.

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