Community Recommendations
Organization Pending is proud to highlight LGBTQIA+ -owned and affirming businesses and resources.
Check out Community Recommendations for:
Columbus Decluttering, Donation, and Recycling Resources
Disposal
Franklin County, OH
Giant Eagle® also offers disposal for expired or unused prescription, over-the-counter medication, and pet medication near the pharmacy.
Check on the FDA's site for other local options.
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Check here for local recycling and donation options before disposing.
SWACO Household Hazardous Waste
Franklin County, OH
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Bulk paper shredding.
Upper Arlington Public Library
The Tremont Road location has a drop-off box from the Scouts for proper disposal of American flags. Or stop by Fire Station 72 on Reed Road, M-F, 8am-5pm.
Junk Removal
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2 Women With A Pickup Truck And Trailer Too
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If you can place items at the curb, the city is able to take some bulk items.
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Check out their list of local places for donating and recycling before sending it to the landfill.
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Recycle
Recycle electronics.
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Styrofoam recycling.
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Drop off electronics and batteries for recycling at the Public Service Center.
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Metal recycling.
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Donate shoes for recycling, earn rewards.
Recycle old phones, tablets and more for cash. Broken and unpowered devices accepted.
Check your local grocery store for plastic bag recycling.
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Recycle clothing in any condition for a coupon off your next purchase.
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Underwear, bra and sock recycling.
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Use their orange bags to collect hard-to-recycle plastics for local drop off.​
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Eyeglasses and hearing aid recycling.
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Recycle gently used apparel and footwear for rewards.
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Recycle flexible plastic pet food and treat bags.
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Recycling for tech, printer cartridges, batteries, writing tools, crayons, school supplies, and more.​
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Underwear, bra, sock and tights recycling, including all genders and ages.
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Franklin County, OH
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Annual car seat trade-in program.
Donate
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Donate unused and like-new items to support local foster families.
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AMVETS Dept. of Ohio Service Foundation
Donate gently used clothing and household items to support Ohio veterans.
Donate new and gently used baby clothes size 0-18 months, and other baby essentials.
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List items free for local pickup.
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Take a look at their list for organizations supporting children and families in need year-round.
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Donate non-perishable household goods and necessities in these community boxes.
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Donate clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques and household items to support The American Cancer Society.
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Donate gently used children's books.
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Check for other local charities and nonprofits for donation opportunities.
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List items free for local pickup.
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Donate bikes, parts, accessories and old t-shirts for rags.
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
Donate household furniture.
Check out this post from AmeriSleep for more mattress donation options.
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Donate building materials, appliances, furniture and more, supporting families in building and improving homes.
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Mail in LEGO®, DUPLO® and Technic™ Bricks and Elements with their free shipping label.
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Donate gently used sports and playground equipment to lower barriers to youth team sport participation. ​
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Little Baby Blessings Foundation
Donate gently used and new items for ages 0-5, including perishables.
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Donate books in these community boxes.
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Donate half-marathon, marathon, and triathlon medals.​
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Support Columbus Urban League's initiative by donating gently used or new men's professional clothing.​
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Schedule a pickup of small household items to benefit NKF.
Thrift store providing free HIV testing and supports AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
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Pay It Forward™ (P.I.F.) Columbus
List items free for local pickup in this private Facebook group.
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Donate clothing in any shape.​
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Purple Heart Service Foundation
Donate clothing, household goods and vehicles to support Purple Heart recipients and honorably discharged veterans and their families.
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Donate gently used clothing and household items to support First Community Church in its missions, including assisting local refugee and immigrant families.
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United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People Free Store
Donate gently used clothing and household items - call to arrange donations of large furniture.
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Upper Arlington Public Library
Donate books for sales, or ask about dropping off local yearbooks at the Reference Desk.
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Westside Free Store Ministries
Donate gently used clothing, shoes, small household goods, gently used children's books and toys, and unused hygiene items.
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Schedule a donation pick up of household items to support Ohio and Indiana homeless veterans, families, and children.
Renew
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Through our partnership, free donation pick up of select items that support the Academy's mission is available with Organization Pending's in-person services.
Columbus Fashion Academy offers classes and summer camps focusing on self-confidence, creativity, and sustainability through fashion.
"Our vision is for everyone to experience Columbus as an authentic global fashion capital, a place where people of all ages, styles and backgrounds are empowered and applauded for being themselves."
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Queer-to-queer online marketplace for clothing, gear, accessories, and art.​
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Sell a few items or have an estate sale with full service solutions. ​
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Fine home furnishings, art, and antiques consignment shop.​
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Sell books, movies, music, board games, game consoles and more, and they'll donate items they can't use!
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Sell instruments and music accessories.
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Digitize photos, home movies, audio and more, or create custom keepsakes.
Moving Professionals
and Resources
Realtors
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The Bendadum & Bumpus Group, with Coldwell Banker Realty
Ask for Brian Benadum!
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The Mayer Group at Real Broker
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ and Black communities, I look forward to helping people achieve their real estate goals, create generational wealth, and champion home ownership. Consider me your "homeownership hype guy" - real estate can work for you and I'm here to help make that happen!"
-Meridian Mayer
Meyer & Dial of Cutler™ Real Estate
Ask for Stephen Dial!
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Ask for Samuel Mathoslah!
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Ask for Felicity Cole-Schindewolf!
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Home Inspectors
Ask for Pat McGuinness!
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Ask for Joe Deafenbaugh!
Mortgage Lender
Ask for Josie George!
Moving and Packing
Rivera's Moving and Landscaping
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Clutter Free Cleaning and Organizing
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Family Life and
Local Community
Family Events
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Organization Pending's Newsroom
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What Should We Do Today Columbus
Upper Arlington Public Library
Check out your local library for all-ages free events! Take a look around the main branch for unique and collectible gifts in the display cases year-round.
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Books About Organizing for Kids
written: Vickie Dellaquila,
illustrated: Kristina Pursell Sacco
written: Coby Greif,
illustrated: Haley Moss
Local Resources
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Sign up for emergency, severe weather, and Buckeye Alerts.
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Tool-lending Library.
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Download in the app store to report issues such as potholes and broken streetlights around the city.
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City of Upper Arlington Food Waste Compost Program
Drop off locations and curbside collection sign up available.
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Text UAAlerts to 888-777 for Upper Arlington emergency alerts.
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Check out various DIY tool kits with an adult Westerville Library card.​
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Resources for the Home
Learn more about Asbestos Exposure.
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Ohio Mesothelioma Lawyer - learn more with their Asbestos Library Tour.
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Asbestos information and resources.
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News and asbestos information.
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Including information for minority and women veterans.
Professional Services
For the Home
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Handyman specializing in tile, trim work, and custom projects.​
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Lawn care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping using sustainable practices and 100% renewable energy.​
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Hire the Mod Squad, offering home repair and maintenance services that fund repairs for vulnerable homeowners, or visit their Tool Library - offering tool check outs on short and long term membership options, for the DIY homeowner.
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Woodworker available for custom projects.
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Interior plant design, repotting & watering services.
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Outdoor potted plant design.
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Rivera's Moving and Landscaping
Landscaping, painting and handypeople.
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House Cleaning​
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Residential cleaning.
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Residential and commercial cleaning using green products.​
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Residential, commercial and construction cleaning.
Photographers
Weddings and Engagements
Family photography for discerning, easy-going people. Devon strives to create collections of candid, compelling imagery that will preserve and honor the simple yet meaningful moments of life, bringing focus to the human condition.
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Artist
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Website Design
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Health and Wellness
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Beauty for All.​
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Inclusifity aka The Gayest Gym in the 614
Private training facility by Sajel Fit Personal Training.​
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ACSM certified Personal Trainer with services for youth and adults, LGBTQAI+ and Black owned business, focusing on self improvement for both physical and mental health.
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Automobile Services
Women-owned and operated.
Mobile service--tell them we sent you!
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Flowers
Arrangements, bouquets, and wedding services.
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Pet Boarding/Grooming
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Travel
Decluttering
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Digitize photos, home movies, audio and more, or create custom keepsakes.
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Clothing
Screen printed clothing, centered around employing adults with autism. Check out "shop open collections" for their Upper Arlington spirit wear!
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Pride collections supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
Columbus Businesses
to Visit
Restaurants and Food
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Gluten-free bakery.
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Baked goods.​
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Coffee food truck.
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Bakery.
Bakery featuring OSU branded products.
Vegan and organic bakery.
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Drag queen baker offering workshops, decorated sugar cookies, signature cookies and mini cakes for order.
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100% vegan plant-based butcher.
Gifts & Shopping​
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Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy®
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Little Gay Bookstore
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For the Home
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Homesteading and city farming goods, services and information, gardening supplies and local foods.
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Vintage home décor, furniture, and clothing.
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Luxury home décor, furniture, and interior design services.
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Houseplants, planters, design services and more.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
and Community
Health
Whole person healthcare.
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Find LGBTQIA+ friendly healthcare.
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Services and resources for transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary people.
Resource Centers
The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Providing comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support.
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Offering virtual and in person groups and support for ages 12-20, and events for specific age groups and caregivers.
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Resources and events for adults.
Social and Community Groups
Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio
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Black Queer & Intersectional Collective
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Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Association (CLGSA)
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Ohio's only pro ultimate team.
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Pageantry performance ensemble.
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Not Ready for Prime Time (NRFPT) Bowling League
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Splendental Brokebats Softball
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Ohio LGBTQ+ News
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Free legal clinic for low income LGBTQ+ clients. Legal news and opportunities to add your political voice.
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Worldwide queer-owned business map and online community hub.
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The Gay Ohio History Initiative, part of Ohio History Connection. ​
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Find LGBTQIA+ -owned and affirming businesses and professionals near you.
Have a Columbus, OH local business or professional to add to the list?