DCHS's Main Shelter and Thrift Stores will be closed to the public on Monday, March 16 due to the winter storm.

Thrift East Donation Drop Off

Behind the store, 5231 High Crossing Blvd. Donation drop off hours are: 

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday - Monday 11:00am - 5:00pm

Thrift West Donation Drop Off

On the West Side of the store, near the rear, 6904 Watts Road. Donation drop off hours are: 

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday - Monday 11:00am - 5:00pm

Accepted Items

Items Not Accepted

Have items that are more than gently used and want to keep them out of the landfill? See where you can take them here

For Bulk, Large, or Unusual Donations

Do you have a large QUANTITY of an item(s) to donate like a pallet of dog food or hundreds of tennis balls? Do you have a large SIZED item to donate like a chicken coop or a sectional sofa? Do you have an UNUSUAL item to donate like an incubator or a horse trough? Are you a retail store that would like to donate your OVERSTOCK

To help us handle your donation efficiently, please click on the button below to complete a short form before bringing it to Dane County Humane Society. Staff will quickly review your donation and let you know if we can accept it and where to bring it – to our Main Shelter or to one of our Thrift Stores.  

Note: This form is only for large, unusual, or bulk donations. For general donations, please follow the guidelines on this page.