Decluttering usually means making three piles: keep, donate, and throw away. But some things we automatically toss could actually be useful to someone else; you just need to know where to take them.

And not everything needs to go to a traditional thrift store. From old glasses and leftover renovation materials to worn towels and unused toiletries, plenty of everyday clutter can get a second life through shelters, schools, community organizations, and other donation programs.

Here are nine things worth donating instead of throwing away.

Unopened Toiletries and Personal Care Products

Unopened shampoo, soap, lotion, toothbrushes, beauty samples, and travel-size toiletries can quickly overwhelm bathroom cabinets when you have more than you’ll realistically use. Women’s shelters, homeless shelters, food pantries, and organizations that create hygiene kits may accept these products as long as they’re unopened and haven’t expired.

Old Prescription Glasses

That old pair of glasses sitting in the back of your nightstand may still be useful even though your prescription has changed. Organizations and eyeglass recycling programs collect used glasses that can potentially be reused or repurposed to help people who have limited access to vision care.

Working Electronics You No Longer Use

Older laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other electronics often get shoved into drawers as soon as we upgrade to something newer. If the device still works, look for a local electronics donation or refurbishment program that can give it another life, making sure you completely remove your personal information before donating it.

Leftover Art and Office Supplies

Half-used packages of construction paper, yarn, fabric, pens, notebooks, folders, and other supplies don’t necessarily belong in the trash just because you’ve lost interest in the project. Schools, teachers, community centers, senior programs, and creative reuse organizations may happily accept usable supplies, even when some packages have already been opened.

Old Towels, Blankets, and Linens

Towels and linens that are too stained or worn for the thrift store may be exactly what a local animal shelter needs. Many shelters use old towels and certain linens for bedding, bathing, cleaning, and caring for animals, so check their current donation requirements before tossing yours.

Extra Pet Supplies

If you have a crate your dog outgrew, toys your pet ignores, or unopened food you won’t use, your local animal shelter or rescue organization may be able to put them to work. Shelters may accept everything from carriers and leashes to unopened food, litter, bowls, and other pet supplies depending on their current needs.

Leftover Home Improvement Materials

Extra flooring, tile, hardware, lighting, and other renovation materials often sit in garages for years because we convince ourselves another project will eventually come along. Organizations such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore may accept usable building and home improvement materials for resale, although accepted donations vary by location.

Furniture You No Longer Need

A dresser, dining table, sofa, or bed that no longer works for your home could make a huge difference to someone trying to furnish an empty apartment. Local furniture banks may accept gently used furnishings and distribute them to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness, escaping difficult situations, or otherwise needing help establishing a home.

Children’s Clothes, Books, and Usable Gear

Kids outgrow clothing, books, toys, and other belongings so quickly that perfectly good items can easily become clutter before they’re actually worn out.

Family shelters, schools, foster-care organizations, community centers, and other programs serving families may need these items, but always check first when donating safety-related baby gear because recalls, expiration dates, and other restrictions may apply.