 Broken bits by color |  Wine Corks |  Using calendar images in a project |
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 Reclaimed vintage piano hammers |  Finger Puppets |  Little Boxes |
 Art Supplies |  Box of markers |  Sorted items to donate |
 Using upcycled shoeboxes |  Using upcycled metal jugs |
We could not exist without your donations.
By donating to us, you help keep thousands of pounds of valuable resources from being wasted and instead make them accessible to the community for creative reuse.
We Do Not Accept...
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Any Dirty, Smelly, or Hazardous Items
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Personal Hygiene Items
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Safety & Specialized Sports Equipment
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Stuffed Animals, Bedding, Pillows, & Rugs
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Home Improvement Left-Overs
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Used Batteries & Ink Cartridges
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Non-Working Electronics
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Prescriptions/Bottles & Medical Supplies
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Food Containers & To-Go Utensils
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Baby Equipment or Pet Care Items
Donating items we do not accept puts additional strain on our staff and space.
If ever you are unsure if an item is right for us, please contact us!
How to Donate to Resource Depot
Step 1: Prepare Your Donation
Please neatly organize your donation in a box or bag you can leave with us.
If you wish to keep your containers, be prepared to wait for us finish processing your donation.
Acceptance of donations is based on their condition and organization.
Items that are unorganized or in poor condition may not be accepted.
Step 2: Dropping off your Donation
Please neatly organize your donation in a box or bag you can leave with us.
If you wish to keep your containers, be prepared to wait for us finish processing your donation.
Only 1 box/bag from our "We Love List" that you can carry in on your own in one trip? You are welcome to donate this 1 box or bag during business hours without an appointment.
Please note that even for smaller donations, organization within the box is required—random items will not be accepted.
If your Walk-In Donation exceeds 1 box/bag you may be asked to make an appointment to return.
Please park on the street, walk up the ramp with your donation and look for a staff member to assist you.
If you have more than 1 box or bag and/or require staff assistance, you will need to make a donation appointment.
Appointments are available during business hours and secured through our online booking form. We strive to make your donation experience as simple as possible.
Our parking lot is specifically reserved for those with scheduled donation appointments. At the time of your appointment, simply pull up to the loading dock located at the side of our building, ring the doorbell, and a member of our donation staff will assist you with unloading your items.
When booking a donation appointment, if you do not see any available times listed for your desired date, all appointments have been booked for that day. If the following message appears when trying to book an appointment: This date is not available. Try another it means that we are either closed or appointments for the selected date are already full.
We reserve the right to accept or refuse donations based on their condition and organization.
Items that are deemed unorganized or in poor condition may not be accepted.
Why's That?
Each donation we receive must be weighed, inspected, sorted, and processed before it is made available to customers. Preparing your donations and following the drop off guides below helps our small but mighty staff manage the flow of materials we bring in (on average nearly 19,000 pounds each month!)
and allows us the time needed to maintain operations and retain the most value for your donations.
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When are field trip bookings available?Currently, field trips can be booked between 10am and 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If those times do not work for you, please send an email to education@resourcedepot.org and we will see how we can accommodate your needs.
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What if we have more than the maximum number of students per opportunity?Unfortunately, our maximums are set based on our space restrictions and we would encourage you to choose a different option that fits your class size. If you only have one or two children more than our maximums, we may be able to consider it for a small increase in fee, depending on the opportunity. As a reminder, although we do not offer on-site field trips for groups larger than 20 students, we offer a self-directed off-site service which includes a detailed lesson plan, materials and instructions for the related hands-on activity, and the related extension activity for up to and including 30 students. Check out our Class Outreach (coming soon!) for more information on this service!
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How and when do I pay?You will pay at the time of booking through our online booking portal. You can pay with debit or credit card. If you require a different payment method, please send an email to education@resourcedepot.org prior to booking.
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What if we need to cancel our booking?If you need to cancel the booking more than a week in advance, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within a week of your booking, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 24 hours of a booking, no refund will be provided. For cancellations, please email education@resourcedepot.org.
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What if we can't afford the fees for the opportunities?If you are a Title-1 school, you may be eligible to apply for a full or pro-rated scholarship through one of our outreach programs. If you think you are eligible, please email education@resourcedepot.org for the form.
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How many adults can and should be present during the field trip?There must be a minimum of 2 adult chaperones who assist with classroom management and activities during the field trip. Due to space restrictions, we can allow up to 4 adults to assist during the field trips. Other adults are welcome to stay downstairs and shop independently during the field trip.
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Can Resource Depot come to us instead?At this time, we do not offer the opportunity for offsite field trips, however we strongly encourage teachers to choose our class kit option to take the field trip back to their classroom. Our kits provide all the resources and materials for the activities, except for some standard consumables and tools like glue and scissors. Additionally, we have an active after school program which you can learn more about here.
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How do we get to Resource depot and where do we park?Resource depot is located at 2508 Florida Avenue in West palm beach. Florida Ave. is located between Georgia Ave & Dixie Hwy, off Belvedere Rd. Coming from North or South – take I-95 to Belvedere Rd. and exit heading EAST. You’ll pass 3 stoplights, the last one being Georgia Ave. Make a left onto Florida Avenue just before the railroad tracks. Look for a bright pink and dark gray building called Industry Alley on the corner where you make the left turn. Across the street from Publix is another land mark to make the turn. Once on Florida Ave go straight to the third gray building on the right. Resource Depot’s front entrance is On Florida Avenue. Please Park on the street or aux parking lot across the street.
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How can we prepare for our visit?Discuss behavioral expectations with your students. If you have selected "Tour and Collection", review the lesson plan and activity with your students to facilitate their shopping experience. Students are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles so they can stay hydrated during the visit. We have a water cooler on site students and teachers are welcome to use. Aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early if possible. Students and chaperones can enter the building through our main entrance on Florida Ave and a staff member will meet you on the main floor.
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What is expected of students and teachers during the field trip?Students are expected to be good listeners and respectful to our program presenters. They are expected to be active participants and stay with the group at all times. If shopping is included, students can only shop in the designated spaces and are expected to be mindful of other customers while they are there. If shopping is not included, students are not allowed to take anything home without asking, and should not touch materials or tools without permission. Teachers and chaperones are responsible for maintaining the discipline of the group, especially during the shopping spree if shopping is included. If shopping is not included for the students, teachers/parents are permitted to shop in our TreasuRE Boutique or pay to fill a bin in the Materials Market Place during the student workshop at times specified by the workshop leader.
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Do you have options for differently abled accessibility?Yes, we have a ramp on the North side of the building, and we have a lift to the activities space on the second floor.
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What if we have students who require special accommodations?Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns about special accommodations for your students before your scheduled field trip date so we can do our best to differentiate the experience to best meet the needs of all our diverse learners! education@resourcedepot.org
