San Rafael, CA
They said Salvation Army wouldn’t take one of the items and so they would have to take to another place. How does that fee work? Thank you again! - Jenna
Total Price$195
Salvation Army donation pickup in Oakland, CA
Whether the Salvation Army collects from your address depends on your ZIP code, and plenty come back drop-off only. Lugg picks up from any address in Oakland, CA and drops your furniture, clothes and boxes at the Salvation Army you choose. Enter your address and the charity's address to see your upfront estimate.
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San Francisco, CA
Taking care of the furniture, making good suggestions about what Salvation Army will likely take and not (which I agreed with), and were efficient and were early today. Just a great job. - Erik
Total Price$240
San Francisco, CA
Juvenal and Roberto make a marvelous team! They swiftly moved a huge, bulky glass-top desk and a wood file cabinet from my home—and delivered it to the Salvation Army close by. They have such a friendly vibe, too! - Jane
Total Price$113
San Francisco, CA
They were amazing! Helped me load my car to take things to Salvation Army after loading up the van, and took this booking to make it back to back with my previous one - Melody
Total Price$301
San Francisco, CA
They were professional, efficient and friendly. They also ended up having to add a stop to the dump because Salvation Army wouldn’t take it- they were great! - Alberta
Total Price$175
San Francisco, CA
Brian was awesome. He is knowledgeable and helpful and warned me that potentially salvation army wouldn’t take my things, saving me time and money. Highly recommend! - Marissa
Total Price$86
San Francisco, CA
Great guys! Helped me find an alternative drop off location when Salvation Army wouldn’t accept the item - Katherine
Total Price$146
Oakland, CA
They efficiently lugged heavy items up many stairs. They advised me about items Salvation Army would reject, which I appreciated. I can dontate the items elsewhere. They worked well together. - Barbara
Total Price$194
San Francisco, CA
Devante was great. Not his fault but the job cost an extra 30 minutes or so because Salvation Army did not take the kids toys. He found an alternate spot but it cost more time than we planned. - Tom
Total Price$91
Walnut Creek, CA
Erick was great in helping me drop off a donation load. Goodwill had a long line to drop off but he saw that the Salvation Army across the street was opening up to receive stuff. He helped me open my boxes and then sort stuff into the Salvation Army bins. - Trudy
Total Price$69
San Francisco, CA
Guadalupe was great and very understanding when we had to change the location from Salvation Army to Recology because of the condition of the couch. Very helpful and friendly but professional. - Jessica
Total Price$62
San Francisco, CA
Even though Salvation Army did not accept my donation and Shay had to return everything back to my address, he was incredibly positive and helpful. I really appreciated his good attitude. Thank you so much Shay! - Victoria
Total Price$44
San Rafael, CA
They said Salvation Army wouldn’t take one of the items and so they would have to take to another place. How does that fee work? Thank you again! - Jenna
Total Price$195
San Francisco, CA
Taking care of the furniture, making good suggestions about what Salvation Army will likely take and not (which I agreed with), and were efficient and were early today. Just a great job. - Erik
Total Price$240
San Francisco, CA
Juvenal and Roberto make a marvelous team! They swiftly moved a huge, bulky glass-top desk and a wood file cabinet from my home—and delivered it to the Salvation Army close by. They have such a friendly vibe, too! - Jane
Total Price$113
San Francisco, CA
They were amazing! Helped me load my car to take things to Salvation Army after loading up the van, and took this booking to make it back to back with my previous one - Melody
Total Price$301
San Francisco, CA
They were professional, efficient and friendly. They also ended up having to add a stop to the dump because Salvation Army wouldn’t take it- they were great! - Alberta
Total Price$175
San Francisco, CA
Brian was awesome. He is knowledgeable and helpful and warned me that potentially salvation army wouldn’t take my things, saving me time and money. Highly recommend! - Marissa
Total Price$86
San Francisco, CA
Great guys! Helped me find an alternative drop off location when Salvation Army wouldn’t accept the item - Katherine
Total Price$146
Oakland, CA
They efficiently lugged heavy items up many stairs. They advised me about items Salvation Army would reject, which I appreciated. I can dontate the items elsewhere. They worked well together. - Barbara
Total Price$194
San Francisco, CA
Devante was great. Not his fault but the job cost an extra 30 minutes or so because Salvation Army did not take the kids toys. He found an alternate spot but it cost more time than we planned. - Tom
Total Price$91
Walnut Creek, CA
Erick was great in helping me drop off a donation load. Goodwill had a long line to drop off but he saw that the Salvation Army across the street was opening up to receive stuff. He helped me open my boxes and then sort stuff into the Salvation Army bins. - Trudy
Total Price$69
San Francisco, CA
Guadalupe was great and very understanding when we had to change the location from Salvation Army to Recology because of the condition of the couch. Very helpful and friendly but professional. - Jessica
Total Price$62
San Francisco, CA
Even though Salvation Army did not accept my donation and Shay had to return everything back to my address, he was incredibly positive and helpful. I really appreciated his good attitude. Thank you so much Shay! - Victoria
Total Price$44
Mill Valley, CA
Nicolas is terrific. He went above and beyond by taking my donations to the Salvation Army when goodwill said no. Highly recommend - CAROLYN
Total Price$114
San Francisco, CA
Guadalupe was very helpful and friendly. He went above and beyond returning a cat tree that Salvation Army would not take, so that I can try to find it a home. - Eva
Total Price$78
San Francisco, CA
They were very accommodating and help me understand the situation with the Salvation Army and the dump. - Peter
Total Price$88
Mill Valley, CA
These guys were fantastic. I think it will end up costing me a lot more than the original estimate. I had some furniture that I had them take to Salvation Army that was in very good condition. Unfortunately Salvation Army decided that they didn’t want to take IKEA furniture even know it was it was in excellent shape. These guys figured out a solution - David
Total Price$302
San Jose, CA
They were very knowledgeable about what Salvation Army would take and options if they did not they were respectful of cost and managed to get everything in I appreciated their helpful and positive attitudes Lugg made this process easy Thank You! - Christine
Total Price$323
San Francisco, CA
Very polite, suggested to take the furniture to Goodwill instead of Salvation Army so that it would be certain to be accepted. - Jesse
Total Price$134
San Francisco, CA
Salvation Army was unexpectedly closed, so they offered to bring it to Goodwill instead and knew where to go quickly. - Campbell
Total Price$164
San Francisco, CA
Thiago was very flexible with his time and efforts, especially when we met resistance from Salvation Army and Goodwill. What should have been an easy drop off, both places refused to take donations of furniture. Grrr... anyway, thanks to Thaigo. I tipped him already. Juanita Rusev - Juanita
Total Price$122
San Francisco, CA
They gave notice that Salvation Army might not except the mattress and provided solutions. They also met us at the drop off spot. - Allison
Total Price$301
San Francisco, CA
Appreciate that they arranged for an alternate plan when the Salvation Army wouldn’t accept some of the items. - Caitlin
Total Price$307
Daly City, CA
Very quick and helpful! Even though Salvation Army was closed they helped us deliver to the dump instead. - Jovita
Total Price$120
San Francisco, CA
Robert and Felix went above and beyond the call of duty! When both goodwill AND the salvation army rejected my donation, they helped my dresser find a new home. Thank you so much guys!! - Lauren
Total Price$215
Mill Valley, CA
Nicolas is terrific. He went above and beyond by taking my donations to the Salvation Army when goodwill said no. Highly recommend - CAROLYN
Total Price$114
San Francisco, CA
Guadalupe was very helpful and friendly. He went above and beyond returning a cat tree that Salvation Army would not take, so that I can try to find it a home. - Eva
Total Price$78
San Francisco, CA
They were very accommodating and help me understand the situation with the Salvation Army and the dump. - Peter
Total Price$88
Mill Valley, CA
These guys were fantastic. I think it will end up costing me a lot more than the original estimate. I had some furniture that I had them take to Salvation Army that was in very good condition. Unfortunately Salvation Army decided that they didn’t want to take IKEA furniture even know it was it was in excellent shape. These guys figured out a solution - David
Total Price$302
San Jose, CA
They were very knowledgeable about what Salvation Army would take and options if they did not they were respectful of cost and managed to get everything in I appreciated their helpful and positive attitudes Lugg made this process easy Thank You! - Christine
Total Price$323
San Francisco, CA
Very polite, suggested to take the furniture to Goodwill instead of Salvation Army so that it would be certain to be accepted. - Jesse
Total Price$134
San Francisco, CA
Salvation Army was unexpectedly closed, so they offered to bring it to Goodwill instead and knew where to go quickly. - Campbell
Total Price$164
San Francisco, CA
Thiago was very flexible with his time and efforts, especially when we met resistance from Salvation Army and Goodwill. What should have been an easy drop off, both places refused to take donations of furniture. Grrr... anyway, thanks to Thaigo. I tipped him already. Juanita Rusev - Juanita
Total Price$122
San Francisco, CA
They gave notice that Salvation Army might not except the mattress and provided solutions. They also met us at the drop off spot. - Allison
Total Price$301
San Francisco, CA
Appreciate that they arranged for an alternate plan when the Salvation Army wouldn’t accept some of the items. - Caitlin
Total Price$307
Daly City, CA
Very quick and helpful! Even though Salvation Army was closed they helped us deliver to the dump instead. - Jovita
Total Price$120
San Francisco, CA
Robert and Felix went above and beyond the call of duty! When both goodwill AND the salvation army rejected my donation, they helped my dresser find a new home. Thank you so much guys!! - Lauren
Total Price$215
Lugg pricing in Oakland, CA
Lite
1 LuggerBase fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50
Pickup
2 LuggersBase fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74
Van
2 LuggersBase fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114
XL
2 LuggersBase fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170
Box
2 LuggersBase fare$152
Per-mile rate$5.00
Per-min labor$3.00
Average cost$222
Box+
2 LuggersBase fare$195
Per-mile rate$5.75
Per-min labor$3.50
Average cost$276
* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.
Real customer prices
See what Lugg customers paid for similar Salvation Army donation pickups.
Derek
Moved a sofa to Savers in Worcester, MA
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Mileage(4 mi @ $2.24/mi)$8.96
Labor(9 min @ $1.62/min)$14.58
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$3.69
Total price$65.23
Most customers pay$58–$82
Monica
Moved a recliner and bar stools to Goodwill in Glendale, CO
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Mileage(24 mi @ $2.24/mi)$53.76
Labor(14 min @ $1.62/min)$22.68
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$6.87
Total price$121.31
Most customers pay$113–$138
Brian
Moved a table and 6 chairs to Habitat for Humanity in Boston, MA
Van2 Luggers
Base fare$68.00
Mileage(7.1 mi @ $3.08/mi)$21.87
Labor(32 min @ $2.03/min)$64.97
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$9.88
Total price$164.72
Most customers pay$164–$207
Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.
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Items we donate
Furniture
Living room, bedroom, office, and other home furniture
Electronics
TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics
Appliances
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other home appliances
Fitness equipment
Treadmills, bikes, weights, and other home exercise equipment
Large & heavy items
Pianos, pool tables, hot tubs, kayaks and other bulky items
Household items
Kitchenware, books, decor, and other home items
We help you donate
Your boxes
1 LuggerLugg Lite is perfect for donating a stack of boxes, bags of clothing, or lightweight furniture like lamps and side tables.
Your things
2 LuggersLugg Pickup is a versatile choice for donating a few large items like a sofa, dining set, or multiple heavy boxes of household goods.
Your room
2 LuggersLugg Van is the right match for donating a room full of furniture or fragile donations, like mirrors and art, that require an enclosed vehicle.
Your space
2 LuggersLugg XL is great for donating the contents of a studio or small apartment, including bulky furniture like sectional sofas and armoires.
Your place
2 LuggersLugg Box is a high-capacity option for estate donations, large office clear-outs, or donating the contents from a 2+ bedroom home.
Your home
2 LuggersLugg Box+ is our largest option for clearing out entire homes, large commercial spaces, or high-volume donation runs to multiple drop-off locations.
Salvation Army locations near Oakland, CA
These Salvation Army locations are in the Oakland, CA area. Tap one to start an instant donation pickup estimate with Lugg.
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army OaklandGarden St, Oakland, CA 946012.8 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army San Francisco Harrison StHarrison St, San Francisco, CA 941077.3 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army San Francisco Turk StTurk St, San Francisco, CA 941027.9 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army San Francisco Valencia StValencia St, San Francisco, CA 941109 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army El SobranteAppian Way, El Sobrante, CA 9480311.7 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army San Francisco 19th Ave19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 9413212.5 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army San RafaelMission Ave, San Rafael, CA 9490117.7 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army ConcordClayton Rd, Concord, CA 9452118.5 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army VallejoTuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 9459020.9 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army FairfieldUnion Ave, Fairfield, CA 9453333 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army Suisun CityE Wigeon Way, Suisun City, CA 9458533.8 mi
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Does the Salvation Army pick up donations in Oakland? It depends on your ZIP code
Put your ZIP into the Salvation Army's scheduler and you may be told pickup isn't available in your area, with a list of drop-off locations offered instead. That happens even inside metros where they run plenty of stores, because collection is arranged ZIP by ZIP rather than offered everywhere. Where a truck does cover you it's free, though the next open slot isn't yours to choose. Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery service in Oakland that collects donations from your door and delivers them to the Salvation Army you choose, for the addresses a charity truck doesn't reach and the days you can't wait for one.
Will they take it? There's no national list
The Salvation Army names clothing, furniture, household goods and appliances among its commonly donated items, but publishes no single nationwide list of what's accepted and what isn't. Because collection and drop-off are run locally, the items they take change with whatever center you're donating to. Call your local one before you plan on it, because their crew can still decline something at the door if it turns up damaged or below their standards, and what one center takes doesn't mean another will.
Heavy furniture is where a donation pickup usually stalls
This is the question people actually search: will they take the heavy thing? A charity crew works to its own limits on weight, stairs and condition, and a sleeper sofa on a third floor is where a free pickup most often turns into a no. Lugg movers carry it out, up stairs, into elevators and down long hallways, and you choose the truck for the load rather than hoping the one that shows up is big enough.
When the answer is no, or the date is wrong
One booking holds up to five stops, so the clothes and housewares can reach the Salvation Army while the piece they declined goes on to a charity that takes it, or to a recycling or disposal site. Booking on demand puts movers on the way within the hour, same-day slots run in one-hour blocks, and you can schedule up to 60 days out. Plan the stops when you book and they're in the estimate you see before you commit.
What you'll see before you book
Enter your address and the Salvation Army's address and the estimate appears before you commit to anything. There are no hourly minimums, so a forty-minute donation run is billed as forty minutes, not rounded up to a two-hour block. Small items must be bagged or boxed before pickup.
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