Some organizations will accept your unwanted vehicle as a
charitable donation. It’s another way to support California’s
campaign to reduce, reuse and recycle, while supporting a worthy
cause.
Note: CalRecycle does not officially endorse the
organizations listed, but offers this information for consumers
who wish to recycle their unwanted vehicles.
| Program | Cost | Phone Number | Charity Beneficiary | Other vehicles accepted? | Running Condition? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Car Donations | Free | 866-540-5069 | donations@cardonations4cancer.org | Breast Cancer | Yes | No |
| California Automobile Donation Program | Free | 888-676-1089 | n/a | Breast Cancer | Yes | No |
| California Car Donation | Free | 866-392-4483 | info@donateforcharity.com | (see list) | Yes | No |
| Cars for U.S. Troops | Free | 888-693-8032 | n/a | U.S. Troops (see list) | Yes | No |
| Charity Dispatch | Free | 866-829-2918 | info@charitydispatch.com | (see list) | Yes | No |
| Donate a Car 2 Charity | Free | 866-779-1361 | n/a | Activated Ministries | Yes | No |
| Give2Kids | Free | 800-448-3254 | n/a | Kids with cancer | Yes | No |
| Habitat for Humanity | Free | 877-277-4344 | n/a | Habitat for Humanity | Yes | No |
| Kars4Kids | Free | 877-527-7454 | n/a | Kars4Kids | Yes | No |
| Sacramento Children’s Home Vehicle Donation | Free | 800-240-0160 | kusaba@carprogram.com | The Sacramento Children’s Home | Yes | No |
| Sacramento Goodwill | Free | 916-295-2225 | n/a | Sacramento Goodwill | Yes | No |
| San Francisco Goodwill | Free | 866-701-CARS | n/a | San Francisco Goodwill | Yes | No |
| SoCal Goodwill | Free | 800-898-8285 | n/a | SoCal Goodwill | Yes | No |
| Veteran Car Donations | Free | 877-594-5822 | donations@veterancardonations.org | U.S. Troops and Veterans | Yes | No |
| Vetmade - Vehicle Donation Program | Free | 800-613-3123 | n/a | Military Veterans | Yes | No |
| Wheels For Wishes | Free | 877-431-9474 | n/a | Make-A-Wish Foundation | Yes | No |