Donations by the public make the White Elephant Sale possible, and we are fortunate to have many wonderful, generous donors. Thanks to them we are able to take what one person no longer needs or wants and turn it into someone else’s incredible treasure or bargain.
With all Sale proceeds benefitting the Oakland Museum of California, we are happy to accept donations year round. Gently used good quality items are always welcomed and appreciated. A van is now available for free donation pick up in communities and neighborhoods around the San Francisco Bay Area. Many public donations days will also be scheduled at our warehouse site, starting in September 2012 and running through February 2013. Please check back for dates and times.
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Van Pick Up
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Public Drop-Off Days
Public drop-off days for donations are held at our warehouse site at 333 Lancaster Street, Oakland CA 94601. Click here for directions. Car and walk-in donations are accepted at the Derby Avenue entrance.
During the Fall 2012, donors can drop off donations from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: September 22, October 20, November 10, and December 8. |
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January 2012 Drop-off donations are accepted: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday First day for drop-off donations: Saturday, January 7 Last day for drop-off donations: Saturday, January 21 |
February 2012 Drop-off donations are accepted: Tuesday - Friday. 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 20th is the only Monday we are accepting drop-off donations 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday First day for drop-off donations: Wednesday, February 1 Last day for drop-off donations: Saturday, February 25 |
Tax Reminder
Subject to current IRS regulations, all items donated to the Oakland Museum Women's Board White Elephant Sale are tax deductible for income tax purposes at their present fair market value. The Internal Revenue Code places the responsibility for estimating fair market value of the property received upon the donor. The Oakland Museum Women's Board Federal Tax ID Number is 94-3102469.
Tax laws frequently change. Before making a donation, please consult with your tax advisor.
Items We Do Not Accept
We hate to say no to any donation but regrettably there are some items we are not able to accept. In general, if an item is damaged, torn, dirty, stained or broken, it cannot be sold, and we must decline the donation. The exception is vintage clothing, which we accept in any condition.
We also do not accept electronic equipment that is considered e-waste, including: computers, computer peripherals, microwave ovens, and television sets. Information on how to recycle e-waste can be found on the internet.
Please click here for a list of specific items that we are not able to accept or ask the van driver, who has final discretion regarding what can be donated.