Where to Donate Unwanted Clothes Hangers

Perhaps you've upgraded to all plastic hangers. Or maybe you just have so many store hangers you simply don't have enough clothes to hang on them. Many of us have been there. We have tons of clothes hangers lying around and nothing to do with them. Other than children's crafts, there just aren't many alternate uses for extra clothes hangers. Fortunately, there are places to donate unwanted clothes hangers. Here are several ideas, found in any town, where you can donate your unwanted clothes hangers.

Churches. Many churches offer community hanging spaces for coats in the wintertime. Other churches hang choir robes, program costumes, and other clothing items year round. There isn't much money in a church budget for something like clothes hangers. Check with area churches the next time you have some unwanted clothes hangers to donate.

Thrift stores. Most thrift and consignment stores couldn't care less if the hangers their clothing hangs on match or not. The next time you have some clothes hangers you need to get rid of, check out your local thrift store. Many of them will be more than happy to take the items off your hands.

Doctor's Offices. The majority of doctor's offices and other medical buildings offer coat racks for patients and customers. Try donating your unwanted clothes hangers to these facilities.

Nursing Homes. Some nursing homes hang patient clothing in closets, and just about all nursing homes have community rooms that may offer coat racks for visitors. These facilities are often operating on a very low budget so the next time you have some clothes hangers to get rid of, check with your local nursing home.

Youth Groups. Many local youth organizations such as girl and boy scouts, 4-H, and church youth groups have annual rummage sales to raise money for various events. Try offering your unwanted clothes hangers to these groups to hang clothing on for these sales. They may be able to put them to great use.

Yard Sale. If you would rather not tote your unwanted clothes hangers around town to donate them, try just sitting them out at your own yard sale. Just place the unwanted clothes hangers in a "free" box. You might be surprised how happy some people will be to get them and you'll know they are going to get used and not trashed.

Don't let your unwanted clothes hangers end up in a landfill. At least one of the options above will be a great place for you to donate your unwanted clothes hangers.