Top 5 Omaha Donation Centers for Furniture & Household Items
If you’ve ever tried to declutter a home, move across Omaha, or simply replace older furniture, you’ve probably run into the same dilemma everyone else has: What do I do with the stuff that’s still in good shape, but I don’t want anymore?
Throwing it away feels wasteful.
Selling it takes time you don’t have.
And dragging it to the landfill isn’t exactly fun.
The good news? Omaha has a solid lineup of donation centers that actually want your gently used furniture and household items — and many of them put those donations right back into the community. Whether you're remodeling, downsizing, or clearing out a loved one’s home, these organizations make it easy to give your items a second life.
On our website, you’ll also find a Donation Partners section that highlights several of the groups we work with regularly. This post goes deeper into those partners — plus a few other reputable Omaha options — so you know exactly where to take your items and what each organization accepts.
Let’s get into it.
1. The Furniture Project
The Furniture Project is one of those hidden gems in Omaha that more people should know about. They focus specifically on getting quality furniture into the hands of families rebuilding their lives — folks coming out of hardship, moving into stable housing, or starting over after difficult circumstances.
They accept household staples like:
Sofas and loveseats
Dressers and chests
Kitchen tables and chairs
Coffee tables
Bed frames and mattresses in good condition
What makes them stand out is how direct the impact is. Your old dining set doesn’t end up in some massive warehouse. It goes straight to a family who genuinely needs it.
If your furniture still has plenty of life left in it, this is one of the best places in Omaha to donate. It’s also featured on our Donation Partners page because the mission aligns well with our goal to donate whenever possible instead of sending items to the landfill.
2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Most people know Habitat for Humanity because of the homes they build, but their ReStore locations are donation powerhouses. They accept a wide range of items — furniture, home goods, tools, appliances, cabinets, décor, lighting, and more.
The best part? Sales from ReStore go directly toward building affordable housing in the Omaha area. Every sofa, chair, or end table you drop off helps fund real community projects.
Common donations include:
Couches, chairs, and recliners
Bookshelves
Kitchen tables
Lamps
Gently used appliances
Home improvement materials
If you’re tackling a renovation or cleaning out a garage or basement, ReStore is a perfect match. They’re also one of our featured partners because we regularly drop off reusable furniture and housewares there when handling customer cleanouts.
3. Open Door Mission
Open Door Mission is easily one of the most recognized charities in Omaha, and for good reason. Their programs serve thousands of people every year through shelters, addiction recovery services, and food assistance.
They accept a wide variety of donations, including:
Furniture
Household goods
Kitchenware
Linens
Mattresses (in certain conditions)
Clothing
Small appliances
What makes them special is how quickly donations go right back out to people who need them. Many items are distributed through their free stores and outreach programs instead of being resold.
If your goal is to help your donation reach someone directly, Open Door Mission is a solid choice. They’re also listed as one of our Donation Partners, and we donate to them frequently when items match their needs.
4. Goodwill
Goodwill is a classic donation option — convenient, reliable, and spread across Omaha. They accept most furniture, household items, décor, small appliances, and general home goods.
While their resale approach is different from some of the nonprofits above, Goodwill’s training and employment programs make a huge impact in the local workforce. Your old coffee table or couch helps fund job training, career support, and community programs.
Accepted items include:
Furniture in usable condition
Home décor
Dishes, cookware, utensils
Lamps and lighting
Small working appliances
Bedding and linens
They’re featured in our Donation Partners section because they remain one of the easiest and most dependable drop-off spots for quick donations — especially when you're in the middle of a move or cleanout.
5. Salvation Army (Bonus Pick)
While not pictured on your Donation Partners page, the Salvation Army deserves a spot in a top-five list for Omaha. Their Family Stores accept a ton of gently used items and directly support their homeless shelters, addiction recovery programs, and youth services.
They take:
Furniture
Home goods
Mattresses (in certain locations)
Clothing
Household décor
Kitchenware
They often offer furniture pickup depending on the condition and quantity, which makes them handy when you’re dealing with bigger items.
Because many customers ask about alternatives to the main four listed on our site, the Salvation Army rounds out the list as another solid, reputable choice.
Tips for Donating Furniture & Household Items in Omaha
Before you load up your car or schedule a pickup, keep these quick guidelines in mind. They’ll save you time and ensure your items actually get accepted.
1. Donate items that are clean and usable
Most centers won’t take anything broken, heavily stained, torn, or unsafe.
2. Call ahead for large items
Some locations have limited space or temporary restrictions — sofas, dressers, and mattresses are the most commonly restricted items.
3. Check for pickup availability
A few organizations offer free or low-cost pickup depending on the neighborhood and the quantity of items.
4. Keep the receipt
Donations are often tax-deductible.
5. Let us handle the drop-off
If you’re using our full-service junk removal, we donate reusable items before anything goes to the landfill. That’s why the partners on your Donation Partners page matter — they’re the places we take your items when they’re still in good condition.
Why We Highlight These Donation Centers
At Millard Junk Removal, donating is part of our process. Before something goes to the dump, we look for a way to give it a second life. That’s why the organizations on our Donation Partners page are front and center.
Whenever a customer has furniture or household items that still have plenty of use left, we separate them and drop them off at the donation centers that need them most. It cuts down on waste, supports the community, and gives customers peace of mind knowing their things are helping someone rather than being thrown away.
Final Thoughts
Omaha has no shortage of great donation centers, but the four highlighted on our Donation Partners page — The Furniture Project, Habitat ReStore, Open Door Mission, and Goodwill — are the ones we work with most frequently for a reason. They make a real impact. They accept a wide variety of items. They put donations to good use right here in the community.
Whether you’re clearing out a spare bedroom, preparing a home for sale, downsizing, or replacing old furniture, these organizations make it easy to donate responsibly.
And if you’d rather skip the heavy lifting altogether, we can pick up the items for you, sort them, and donate what qualifies.
Just send photos through the Contact / Quote page and we’ll take it from there.
