MY PICKUP WAS MISSED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 so we can make the appropriate people aware of the situation.
IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
All donations are tax deductible at their present Fair Market value, which is the price a buyer would pay and a seller would accept.
WHY DOESN'T THE DRIVER WRITE AN AMOUNT ON MY RECEIPT?
The IRS places responsibility for the fair market value upon the donor. We are not required or able to provide an estimate of fair market value of the items donated. The driver does not see what items are donated in the bags or boxes and cannot make that determination.
HOW CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR THE ITEMS I DONATED?
The driver usually leaves a receipt at or near the front door
or garage door. The post office does not allow him to place in the mailbox.
If you do not receive a receipt or it is lost, please contact us at receipts1@amvetsdonationpickup.com call us at
1-866-294-4488.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DONATION AFTER YOU PICK IT UP?
The items are sold to private companies on a bulk contract basis. The proceeds go to help Veterans and their families.
DO I HAVE TO BE HOME FOR THE PICKUP?
No. Just leave your donation outside your front door or garage door by 7:30 AM marked for AMVETS.
WHY DO I HAVE TO MARK MY DONATION?
We want to make sure AMVETS receives the proceeds and the driver takes only what you wish to donate.
WHERE SHOULD I PLACE DONATED ITEMS?
Please place your donation outside your front door or garage door. Sometimes other arrangements can be made, but you
must set that up in advance by contacting us at 1-866-294-4488.
ARE THERE SPECIAL PICKUPS IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM?
We generally do not enter the building, so find out from your building manager or community representative about the rules for leaving donations out. Some towns and neighborhoods have strict rules about leaving donations outside. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 to schedule a special pickup.
WHY CAN'T THE DRIVER COME AT A SPECIFIC TIME?
We do not know where the driver will begin his route for the day. Weather and traffic conditions do play a factor in how quickly and safely a driver completes his scheduled stops for the day.
WHY CAN'T I PICK WHAT DAY I WANT THEM TO COME?
There must be some kind of order and organizaiton when scheduling pickups. Gasoline, insurance costs, driver
salaries, and truck maintenance are considered when setting specific days for our trucks to be in certain areas. This helps us reach all of our potential donors in a timely manner.
WHY DON'T YOU ACCEPT BROKEN APPLIANCES OR FURNITURE IN DISREPAIR?
We do not have anyone to repair them and they need to be in good condition to resell. Disposal costs for these items divert
money away from our programs. Please check Needed Items for a complete listing of what we cannot take.
WHY DON'T YOU SERVICE MY AREA?
We only have so many trucks available. Since we are continually changing and updating the areas we service, it is possible that at some point in time we will include your area.
DO YOU ACCEPT LARGE FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES?
We accept large furniture in good condition. We accept mattresses and box springs up to Queen size without rips or stains. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 for more information.
DO YOU ACCEPT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT?
As long as it is small and light enough for one driver to load his truck. If it is too heavy or too large for one driver, please contact us at 1-866-294-4488.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 so we can make the appropriate people aware of the situation.
IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
All donations are tax deductible at their present Fair Market value, which is the price a buyer would pay and a seller would accept.
WHY DOESN'T THE DRIVER WRITE AN AMOUNT ON MY RECEIPT?
The IRS places responsibility for the fair market value upon the donor. We are not required or able to provide an estimate of fair market value of the items donated. The driver does not see what items are donated in the bags or boxes and cannot make that determination.
HOW CAN I GET A RECEIPT FOR THE ITEMS I DONATED?
The driver usually leaves a receipt at or near the front door
or garage door. The post office does not allow him to place in the mailbox.
If you do not receive a receipt or it is lost, please contact us at receipts1@amvetsdonationpickup.com call us at
1-866-294-4488.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DONATION AFTER YOU PICK IT UP?
The items are sold to private companies on a bulk contract basis. The proceeds go to help Veterans and their families.
DO I HAVE TO BE HOME FOR THE PICKUP?
No. Just leave your donation outside your front door or garage door by 7:30 AM marked for AMVETS.
WHY DO I HAVE TO MARK MY DONATION?
We want to make sure AMVETS receives the proceeds and the driver takes only what you wish to donate.
WHERE SHOULD I PLACE DONATED ITEMS?
Please place your donation outside your front door or garage door. Sometimes other arrangements can be made, but you
must set that up in advance by contacting us at 1-866-294-4488.
ARE THERE SPECIAL PICKUPS IF YOU LIVE IN AN APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM?
We generally do not enter the building, so find out from your building manager or community representative about the rules for leaving donations out. Some towns and neighborhoods have strict rules about leaving donations outside. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 to schedule a special pickup.
WHY CAN'T THE DRIVER COME AT A SPECIFIC TIME?
We do not know where the driver will begin his route for the day. Weather and traffic conditions do play a factor in how quickly and safely a driver completes his scheduled stops for the day.
WHY CAN'T I PICK WHAT DAY I WANT THEM TO COME?
There must be some kind of order and organizaiton when scheduling pickups. Gasoline, insurance costs, driver
salaries, and truck maintenance are considered when setting specific days for our trucks to be in certain areas. This helps us reach all of our potential donors in a timely manner.
WHY DON'T YOU ACCEPT BROKEN APPLIANCES OR FURNITURE IN DISREPAIR?
We do not have anyone to repair them and they need to be in good condition to resell. Disposal costs for these items divert
money away from our programs. Please check Needed Items for a complete listing of what we cannot take.
WHY DON'T YOU SERVICE MY AREA?
We only have so many trucks available. Since we are continually changing and updating the areas we service, it is possible that at some point in time we will include your area.
DO YOU ACCEPT LARGE FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES?
We accept large furniture in good condition. We accept mattresses and box springs up to Queen size without rips or stains. Please contact us at 1-866-294-4488 for more information.
DO YOU ACCEPT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT?
As long as it is small and light enough for one driver to load his truck. If it is too heavy or too large for one driver, please contact us at 1-866-294-4488.