What happens to my stuff?

We at Space by Space are in no way minimalists. If you use all your spatulas, keep them! If you have 10 pie pans that you once every year at the holidays, keep them! Let’s just put them in your holiday bin and not take up every day storage space. But when your abundant collection of pie tins haven’t been used in years, or are getting in the way of what you use regularly, then it’s a good time to let them go.

The nice part about our process is that we want you to go through items one by one and say yes or no to each. This is an ideal opportunity to reconnect with your treasures possessions and re-work your space in a way that will maximize efficiency and encourage using what you own.

So what happens to all that stuff?

First, we will make a space to put anything that goes to friends and family. We bring bags for this purpose and write the name of which person or organization it needs to go to. Ideally, we load these in your car to help encourage the process.

For stuff that has no immediate next home, we put that aside to go away. Many organizers will bring this pile straight to Goodwill. A great organization, but only one of the many places that can benefit from unused or no longer needed goods.

At Space by Space, we give you two options.

  1. We will load your unwanted items to your car, garage, or space in the house to be dealt with later. (If you want to do an itemized donation for a tax write-off, choose this option.)

  2. We take care of it for you - If it comes with us, you agree that it becomes our property when it leaves your home.

While we would love to offer consignment support, we do not have the capacity to assist in the process for shared profit. However, we hope this list serves as an extensive resource for how to make the most value out of unwanted items and prevent waste.

  • Arc’s Value Village: A non-profit thrift store that provides funding to The Arc Minnesota, a group that provides assistance and resources to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

    • Bloomington location - 10546 France Ave S Bloomington, MN 55431

      • Donation hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM

      • Shop hours: Monday - Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM

    • New Hope location - 2751 Winnetka Ave N New Hope, MN 55427

      • Donation hours: Monday - Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM

      • Shop hours: Monday - Sunday 10 AM - 7 PM

    • Richfield location - 6528 Penn Ave S Richfield, MN 55423

      • Donation hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM

      • Shop hours: 10 AM - 6 PM

    • Donation guidelines: https://arcsvaluevillage.org/donate/

    Goodwill: Thrift store that helps provide equal opportunity jobs, and also provides free career counseling, skills training, and resume prep services to those in need.

    Hidden Treasures: A non-profit christian group that helps provide work to those in the community.

    • 2915 Pentagon DR St. Anthony, MN 55418

    • Donation hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM

      • Shop hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM

    • Donation guidelines: https://hiddentreasuresmn.org/donate

    Old School by Steeple People: Offering quality goods at reasonable prices and proceeds are donated to the community.

    Salvation Army: A Charitable organization that helps provide relief to communities and individuals in need.

    Prism: Helping provide healthy, stable lives in the twin cities with housing programs, food assistance, and help connects people in need of assistance with other resources.

    Free Geek: Sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to the community.

    Flyin Pig Thrift: A non-profit thrift store that donates a portion of proceeds to organizations that promote social justice and reduce gun violence.

    Minnesota Toy Library

    South Minneapolis Branch at Richfield Lutheran Church

    8 West 60th ST Minneapolis MN 55419

    NE Minneapolis Branch at Northeast United Methodist Church

    2510 Cleveland ST NE Minneapolis MN 55418

    Mission: Toy lending program for families with children ages 0-5. Families can check out up to five toys to bring home for 2-4 weeks and exchange them for new ones when they return. Families do pay an annual ‘membership fee’ of anywhere between $40-$100. Minimum requirement is $40 and families can choose to donate more if they wish. Additionally families also are required to sign up for 4 volunteer events per year. If a family is unable to pay for the yearly membership they can apply for a scholarship.

    Donation hours:

    Donations can be made during lending events. Lending events schedule: https://mplstoylibrary.org/events-calendar/

    Donation guidelines: https://mplstoylibrary.org/donations/

    Able Light Thrift

    4749 County RD 101 Minnetonka MN 55345

    Mission: Assist those with developmental disabilities and their families improve their quality of life by offering programs for education, enriched living services and housing, quality care, and offer spiritual guidance if wanted.

    Donation hours:

    Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM

    Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://ablelight.org/thrift-stores/minnetonka/

    Resale Select (Interfaith Outreach)

    1605 County RD 101 N Plymouth MN 55447

    Mission: Human services non-profit that strengthens the community by meeting basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability.

    Donation hours: Mondays, Wednesday, Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://iocp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Resale-accepted-donations-030724.pdf

    Neighbors Inc.

    222 Grand Ave. West, South St. Paul MN 55075

    Mission: Provide emergency assistance and essential services programs to low-income community members in the northern Dakota County communities of Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale. All proceeds from their thrift shop go to helping and providing services to those in need.

    Donation hours: Contact for hours

    Donation guidelines: https://www.neighborsclothescloset.org/donate/

    Society Of St. Vincent De Paul Twin Cities

    2939 12th Ave South Minneapolis MN 55407

    461 West 7th Street St. Paul MN 55102

    Mission: Purpose is to relieve poverty in Minnesota while also addressing the situations that cause it. Through personal client visits, thrift stores, community free stores and food programs, the Society acts as an advocate for the rights and dignity of every individual.

    Donation hours St. Paul:

    Monday-Fridays: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    Donation hours Minneapolis:

    Monday-Fridays: 10 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturdays: 10 AM - 3:30 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://www.svdpmpls.org/uploads/9/1/3/5/91357858/accepteditems2.pdf

    Savers

    Locations: https://stores.savers.com/?q=Minneapolis, MN&site=Savers&lang=EN&country=US

    Mission: Thrift store that donates money and items to non-profits.

    Donation hours: Contact each location for donation hours

    Donation guidelines: https://www.savers.com/donate#acceptable

    The Prop Shop

    15195 Martin Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

    Mission: A resale store and nonprofit serving the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis. The store offers clothing, household items and furniture for sale for the general public. Proceeds from the The Prop Shop thrift are used to buy basic needs like socks, underwear, blankets, etc. for families in need. The Prop Shop also offers a family service to those in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen by providing clothing, household goods, and furniture for free to those in need.

    Donation hours:

    Tuesday-Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://propshopep.org/donate/

    Community Helping Hands

    408 SW 15th ST Forest Lake MN 55025

    Mission: Helping people throughout the community by assisting individuals and families that have fallen on hard times and give assistance with bills, rent, medical necessities, and food.

    Donation hours:

    Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://communityhelpinghand.org/donate.html

    MAIN ITEMS:

    -Clothing and accessories

    -Home decor

    -Linens

    -Books, CD’s, DVD’s

    -Small appliances

    -Working electric and non-electric tools

    -Non expired food for food shelf

    Furnish Office and Home

    850 NE 15th Ave Minneapolis MN 55413

    Mission: Office furniture store that takes donated office furniture and sells it at fair prices and being environmentally friendly by repurposing office furniture.

    Donation: Fill out the form on their website and list donation items to get more info on donation hours and guidelines.

    Interfaith Outreach

    1605 County RD 101 N Plymouth MN

    Mission: To build a vibrant community by meeting the basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability.

    Donation hours:

    Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 10 AM - 5 PM

    Donation guidelines: https://iocp.org/resale-thrift-store/donate-at-resale/

    ReStore (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity)

    2700 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406

    510 County Rd D West New Brighton, MN 55112

    Mission: Non profit home improvement outlet open to the public, all sales go to support Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity who help to build and provide affordable housing within the twin cities. They offer free home pickup as well depending on location.

    Donation hours (both locations):

    Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

    Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM

    Store hours:

    Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM

    Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM

    Donation guidelines:  https://restore.tchabitat.org/donation-guidelines?hsCtaTracking=b5ee17b1-2849-459f-a0a3-4b95539b7e77%7Cc78a8695-d534-4a55-8f3f-aae4f0244e8f#donation-guide

    MAIN ITEMS:

    -Appliances

    -Couches, chairs, coffee tables, tables, bookshelves, etc..

    -Mirrors, artwork, stain free rugs

    -Indoor lighting

    -Brand name working power tools

  • Real Real, ThreadUp, Facebook Maketplace, eBay and more.

  • After going through and organizing your belongings, you may come across items that no longer serve a purpose in your life but could still be valuable to others. Instead of discarding these items, consider rehoming them to friends and family members. This not only helps to reduce waste but also allows cherished items to find a new home where they can be appreciated and used. Sharing your gently used belongings can strengthen your relationships, as your loved ones may be thrilled to receive something they need or desire.

    Moreover, this practice fosters a sense of community and generosity, creating a positive ripple effect as you declutter your space and contribute to the well-being of those around you.

  • After going through and organizing your belongings, you may encounter items that can't be rehomed to friends or family members, nor are they suitable for donation. These items, which might be broken, outdated, or no longer usable, need to be responsibly disposed of. It's important to consider environmentally friendly disposal methods, such as recycling or using designated disposal services for hazardous materials. By taking the time to properly discard these items, you help to reduce landfill waste and minimize environmental impact.