Sports gear
Leveling the Playing Field in Silver Spring gives balls, gloves, pads and even treadmills to schools and youth programs; contact them first. Goodwill and Salvation Army take it too, though A Wider Circle refuses all exercise equipment. Cash for sports gear isn't on offer near DC. Heavy machines nobody wants go the furniture route: 311 at a house, Roll-Off Day at an apartment.
Last verified October 2026
Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · real listings, pulled from 130+ sources and reviewed by a person.
Charity · 3
Goodwill of Greater Washington — New York Ave NE donation center
★ 3.9 on Google (510)The ONLY DC drop-off on Goodwill's current list; South Dakota Ave and Glover Park are no longer listed. The catch: Furniture must be intact, clean, dry, fully assembled, no pet hair; anything over 50 lb (furniture, exercise equipment) refused.
free drop-off · They come to you, for a fee · none for drop-off · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 1403 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Map
- When
- Donations Mon–Sat 9–6:30, Sun 10–5
Leveling the Playing Field
★ 4.7 on Google (20)New or gently used sports and playground equipment — balls, bats, cleats, gloves, pads, exercise equipment.
free · They come to you · contact first · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 8845 Monard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Map
- When
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; contact staff before dropping off
free · They come to you · varies · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Schedule online at satruck.org or by phone
Give it away · 1
Post a photo, flaws, dimensions; "porch pickup, first to grab" works best; expect no-shows.
free · Not stated · hours–days · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
Who refuses sports gear
- A Wider Circle — Refuses anything stored in attic/basement/garage/storage unit (mold risk); headboards without a full bed; entertainment centers, china cabinets, armoires; disassembled items unless wood with all screws bundled; anything needing repair; hospital beds; large office furniture; pianos/instruments; large appliances; exercise/sporting goods; wine/bar items; ceiling fans; aquariums; DVDs; CRT TVs over 30"; adult/YA books; tools, sewing machines, building materials; window treatments; computers; outdoor furniture; casual/maternity/undergarment clothing; fine china; knick-knacks.
- SOME — REFUSES furniture, exercise equipment, TVs/radios, large appliances, computers/electronics, used Tupperware, decor, books/magazines, DVDs/CDs, games/puzzles, strollers/car seats/cribs, toys, jewelry, paint/chemicals, tools, plants, sporting goods, bikes/scooters, wheelchairs/walkers, medical equipment, pet items.
Other things to get rid of
Baby and kids' gear · Batteries, bulbs · Bike · Books · Clothes, shoes, linens · Computer, tablet · Doors, tile, lumber · Fridge, stove, AC · Mattress · Medication · Paint, chemicals · Papers to shred · Phone · Records, instruments · Sofa, chairs, table, dresser · Toys · TV