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A practical Wellesley donation worksheet
Packing and preparation
Prepare only after the recipient and transporter explain what they need. Keep matching components together and separate private or unsuitable contents before collection.
Wellesley Donation Pickup · Published October 20, 2026 · Editorial approach
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You do not need to complete every worksheet. Choose the task that matches the decision you are making, record the facts you know and leave unresolved points for review. These guides connect item details to recipient decisions and a confirmed transport plan.
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Check hidden storage before collectionOttomans, bed bases, sideboards and furniture drawers can contain items that are easy to miss. Check each compartment and remove private belongings. A furniture donation…Label agreed hardware and partsWhen disassembly has been agreed, keep fasteners associated with their original component. A single unlabeled bag from several pieces is hard for the recipient to use. Ask…Keep table leaves with the right tablePhotograph the leaves and identify which table they fit. Record the number and condition and ask how they should travel. Do not assume the recipient will recognize loose…Match cushions to sofa componentsKeep each cushion and removable part associated with the correct seat or sectional component. Photograph the complete set before collection. Tell the recipient if any…Keep shelves and pins togetherA cabinet without its supporting pins may not be usable as intended. Record shelf quantities and missing supports. Ask whether removable shelves should be packed…Prepare boxes of booksUse boxes that can be handled appropriately by the people involved and ask the recipient about its book policy. Keep books separate from the bookcase and label contents.…Prepare clothing for recipient reviewSort clothing according to the receiving program’s current needs. Keep garments dry and describe the contents and quantity of containers. Donation and textile recycling…Prepare kitchenware as a separate donationRecord the kinds of items rather than writing only miscellaneous. Separate incomplete sets and disclose chipped or damaged pieces. Ask the recipient what it accepts and…Keep lamps and shades matchedIdentify shades, fittings and any separate power supply that belong with each lamp. Tell the reviewer about damage or missing parts. Ask how the recipient wants fragile…Describe framed artwork before packingList the frame dimensions and identify glass or another glazing material if known. Show damaged corners, loose backing and broken glass. Avoid packing over defects before…Prepare a rug for an agreed pickupAsk how the recipient wants the rug presented or packed. Keep it dry, disclose backing damage and identify a separate pad. Do not hide odors, stains or pest concerns…Empty appliance contents appropriatelyKeep food, laundry, utensils and other personal contents outside the donation scope. Ask for model-specific preparation instructions and agree who handles connections.…Label mixed household boxesA label such as kitchen utensils or folded clothing is more useful than stuff. Avoid combining unrelated fragile, sharp or electrical goods without review. The recipient…Keep personal documents out of donationsCheck drawers, envelopes, books and storage compartments before collection. Remove records, photographs and identifying labels that are not intended for the recipient.…Keep hazardous materials out of a furniture loadPaint, chemicals, fuels and unidentified containers need separate handling questions. Do not place them in household donation boxes. Use current official local guidance to… Move from guidance to a plan
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