Schedule a donation pickup in Delaware

Donating in Delaware is simple. Pick a day online and put your bags or boxes by the door. Our driver does the rest and leaves a receipt for your taxes. A closet, a garage or a bookshelf is a good place to start.

Where we pick up in Delaware

Every Delaware pickup runs out of our Lawnside, New Jersey store. We cover about three dozen Delaware zip codes. Wilmington and Newark book the most pickups. Middletown, Bear and New Castle follow close behind. Heading south, our routes reach Dover, Smyrna, Townsend and Magnolia. Hockessin is also on the list. If your Delaware town is not named here, enter your address in the form; it shows right away whether our Lawnside routes reach you. Our drivers make tens of thousands of Delaware stops each year.

How fast pickups book in Delaware

The typical Delaware donor gets a pickup about five days after booking. About three in ten donors are picked up within three days, and about two in three within a week. Friday is the busiest day for pickups, and June the busiest month for booking. A move or a home clear-out calls for booking at least a week ahead. Because Friday fills first, ask for another weekday if you want the widest choice.

Our store serving Delaware

• Red White & Blue Thrift, Lawnside, New Jersey: our Lawnside store handles every Delaware route, from Wilmington and Newark in the north to Dover and Smyrna in the south.

Who your donation helps in Delaware

Donations picked up in Delaware support Vietnam Veterans of America, a national veterans group. It says it will stay for as long as it takes to make sure those who serve receive care and respect. In Delaware, its chapters host the annual Nam Jam, take part in ceremonies and scholarships in Kent County, run an information trailer for veterans and organize the Miles for Military motorcycle ride. When you schedule a pickup, you help fund that work close to home.

Donating books in Delaware

Books are some of the easiest items to give. If you live in Wilmington, Newark or Dover, add them to your pickup along with everything else. We welcome hardbacks, paperbacks, textbooks and children's books. Pack them in sturdy bags or small boxes so they are easy to carry, and set them outside on your pickup day. Our driver leaves a tax receipt when the books are collected. After that, the books are resold through thrift stores, and the proceeds fund charity programs. A stack from your shelf frees up space at home and pays for programs in your community.

Ready to clear out? Schedule a free pickup in Delaware today.