Donate Toys : From Your Playroom to Theirs!

Where to Donate Toys in India? Where can you find the right place to donate toys near you?

The complete guide to donate your preloved toys so that the child in you who played with those toys or your own little grown-up teenager can be proud of you!

Don’t we all have toys that are just lying around in some corner of our homes? It could be the toy your child has outgrown or a game they no longer play with. Whatever it is, you know you are holding onto something that won’t be used anymore. Give away your unwanted toys and we will make sure they reach someone who’ll cherish them.

But before you hop on with us and schedule a pickup on our platform, hold onto those action figures and board games for a bit more! Before you donate, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about what toys are acceptable and what aren’t. 

Many of us have homes filled with toys that haven’t been played with in ages, or we notice parents struggling with the clutter of unused toys each season. School  and NGOs frequently run toy drives and often seek bulk donations. By understanding what can be donated, we can ensure these toys find a new home where they are truly needed.

Acceptable and Non-Acceptable Items for Toy Donation in India

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Donation Guidelines

What types of toys can I donate?

You can donate a variety of toys, including gently used action figures, dolls, plush toys, stuffed animals, figurines, complete sets of puzzles, board games, building blocks, educational kits, working electronic toys, battery-operated toys with batteries included, handheld games, balls, frisbees, kites, skipping ropes, unused or partially used craft kits, coloring books, crayons, paint sets, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, ride-on cars, children’s books, complete puzzles, and activity books. Essentially, if it can bring joy and playtime fun, it’s likely to be accepted. We gladly accept gently used toys that still have plenty of life left and can bring happiness to others.

Do you accept used toys?

Absolutely, we welcome donations of gently used toys! These items often have plenty of life left in them and can bring an impactful change in someone’s life. 

By choosing to donate your toys, you’re not only decluttering your space but also contributing towards a more sustainable environment. 

What are the benefits of donating toys?

It’s a wonderful way to spread happiness and care for our planet! Additionally, you experience the joy of giving every time you raise a donation pickup request on our platform. These are critical opportunities for the healthy development of children—emotionally, intellectually, and physically.

Booking Process

How can I donate my preloved toys?

To schedule a pickup for toys in India, just visit our website and follow these steps:

1. Click on the button “Book a pickup” on the website – https://shareatdoorstep.com
2. Put your location and choose from the pickup options available in your area.
3. Select a convenient slot, fill in your details, make the payment and schedule a pickup.

Donation Tracking and Transparency

What happens to the donated toys or related accessories?

When you raise a request on our website sadsindia.org, our NGO mapping algorithm picks an NGO for your donations depending on various parameters- location, items to be donated, their quantity etc. 

Then the donations are picked up by our logistics partner and delivered to the matched NGO the same day directly. You are notified the details of the NGO where your donations went via automated email. 

Quantity

Do you have a minimum or maximum quantity for donations?

We’re excited to accept donations of all sizes, from just a few toys to an entire box of childhood memories of several toys—every bit helps! You can choose from our Light Pickup for smaller donations or opt for the “Medium to Heavy” pickup for more volume. You can select the “large suitcase”volume option one or multiple times depending on the volume of your donations. 

For larger bulk donations, Share At Door Step offers a convenient collection drive option. This service allows you to organize donation drives at various locations such as societies, workplaces, tech parks, and schools.

To set up a drive, provide details about the organizer, the location, and the types of items to be donated. Share At Door Step ensures that your donations are collected and delivered to those in need, making the process smooth and impactful​

What time slots do you have for scheduling a pickup?

The 2-wheeler pickups are near-instant and are available everyday in most cities. Sunday slots may not be available in a few locations. Typical slot timings for pickups are 10-12PM, 12-2PM and 2-4PM.

For “Medium to Heavy Pickup”, we have pickup slots available every Wednesday in all the cities. Bengaluru has slots available everyday. The slot timings would be confirmed to you a day in advance by our logistics partner. 

Surplus or Excess Stock Donation

Can I donate surplus stock (on behalf of my company)?

Yes, you absolutely can! If you have surplus stock from your company that you’d like to donate, please contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +91-8884784742. We’ll coordinate with our NGO partners to ensure that your items are needed and help you arrange a pickup that fits your schedule. This is a fantastic way to give back and make a positive impact with your preloved toys that you just don’t use anymore.

Packing Guidelines

What’s the best way to pack the toys for donation?

For two wheeler pickup, you can pack in a disposable bag as the bag that riders carry is super small. 

For medium to heavy pickup, the ‘2 carton combo’ or ‘large suitcase option’ is equivalent to a large suitcase (that you carry to the airport) volume-wise. You can pack them in anything you have as long as the volume constraint is met (i.e volume of donations is not exceeding the volume of items you selected while booking). Generally people use those blue black disposable bags or old bedsheets to pack the items as they are easily available at home. 

Drop-Off

Can I drop off my donations instead?

Absolutely! When you book, just opt for the ‘drop off’ option. We’ll email you a list of local charities/organizations that you can coordinate with and plan your visit. Please ensure to coordinate with them and confirm their requirements and open hours before planning the visit.

Charges

Is there a charge for the pickup service?

Yes, a nominal convenience fee is charged to facilitate the pickup from your home.

For a two wheeler pickup (upto 10 Kgs in 1 bag), the convenience fee is Rs. 199 onwards based on your distance from the nearby matching NGO. For “medium to heavy” pickup, it starts with Rs. 699 for a large suitcase volume. 

For each subsequent addition, you would be charged 500 or 550 depending on the volume of the additional item added. You will see the exact convenience fee at the bottom when you schedule a pickup (at step 3 when you choose the items you wish to donate).

Why are charges applicable for the pickup?

We are a tech platform that facilitates the pickup service for giving away pre-loved goods. We charge a convenience fee to cover the costs incurred in providing these services and to fairly compensate for the effort involved in the pickup process.

If in case, you do not wish to pay, you can choose the 4th option ‘drop yourself’ to get the list of nearby NGOs that you can coordinate with and plan your visit. You can let us know via email if you need our help with the same. 

Clear up space and bring joy to others by donating your gently used toys. Join Share At Door Step and turn your forgotten items into valuable tools for others.

 Schedule your pickup today and make a positive impact!