Grey Bears Thrift Store

Category: Thrift store in Santa Cruz, California

Address: 2710 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, USA

Phone: +18314791055

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–3:30PM

Monday: 9AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–3:30PM

Friday: 9AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–3:30PM

Reviews

grace chua

Jul 8, 2022

CALL BEFORE TRYING TO DONATE FURNITURE. We lugged our desk there before seeing a sign that says they are NOT accepting furniture except by pre approval via app. This in spite of their website saying they’re accepting furniture with no mention of pre-approval needed.

Pamela Wagner

Jun 5, 2022

How fortunate to have this recycling and resale service here in Santa Cruz. Donated, used items in good condition can find new owners. Recycling items are easy to drop off. Well organized and clean.

Janice Bartholomew

Mar 19, 2022

I have been going to grey bears for almost ten years. AND THEY JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER..THE STAFF SRE AWESOME. U CAN GET JUST ABOUT ANYTHING THERE..FOR A GREAT PRICE AS WELL...I AM A RECURRING AND HAPPY CUSTOMER... IT'S LIKE A TREASURE HUNT EACH TIME I GO...TRY IT. FOR YOURSELF...😃

Wil Michael

Sep 16, 2019

One of the best thrift stores in the Santa Cruz area. A great place to find furniture and computer equipment. The staff here is amazingly friendly and very willing to help.

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Questions & Answers

Are there brown bags this week, 12/21&22?

Lindy Patania | Sep 7, 2018
joe melson | Sep 7, 2018

Call. Hello anybody home

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Do they recycle aluminum cans ?

Darth MothMan (DeathBane) | Sep 7, 2019
John Wittenberg | Sep 7, 2019

Yes

Do you take CPAP machines that work?

Daniel Corless | Sep 7, 2019
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 7, 2019

Hi Carol. Yes, Grey Bears accept working CPAP machines

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Do you pick up Mattress?

A Google User | Sep 7, 2019
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 7, 2019

Grey Bears do not pick up mattresses. They do not take any used mattresses, you can drop it off unless it is new/wrapped.

I am interested in volunteering. Ls there any contact information you could provide?

Wendy Marshall | Sep 7, 2018
joe melson | Sep 7, 2018

Walk in and tell them

Is your recycling facility open today?

Jenni Goudge | Sep 7, 2017
John | Sep 7, 2017

Closed on public holidays. Usually closes at 2:00 pm regular days.

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I have four boxes of book I am ready to donate some where. Will Grey bears take them?

Win Fernald | Apr 9, 2022
Family Hanly | Apr 9, 2022

They gladly accept books for their bookstore.

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Do Grey Bears take used computers and laser printers?

Bill Grafton | Jan 9, 2022
Phillip Rupp | Jan 9, 2022

Yes, we recycle used computers and all used printers and used/unused inks. See our website for hours of operation... greybears.org

Will ther computer helper be in next week first week in September?

Susana Inadomi Gueye | Sep 6, 2020
Londen Johnson | Sep 6, 2020

Give them a call

I'm a 70 year old not supposed to go out anyway I could get grey bears bag program this week?

Sheila Hanrahan | Sep 6, 2020
Cynthia Rady | Sep 6, 2020

Greynears is closed temporarily.

Where do i go and when for brown bag food pickup? Why is it not on the website ?

Karl Greenblatt | Sep 6, 2020
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 6, 2020

Stop by and pay at the office for your membership($30/year). Volunteer drivers for your location will drop off your bag depending how far from the how far your live or gets picked in alternate pick up location.

Does gray bears take styrofoam?

Josh Evenson | Sep 6, 2020
Patricia Hochreiter | Sep 6, 2021

yes

are there brown bags dec 20,2019

Alice Fitzgibbons | Sep 6, 2020
Norm Erba | Sep 6, 2020

Yes it's the last day this year..

Does Grey Bears accept clothes hangers?

Abbie Stryker | Sep 7, 2019
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 6, 2020

Grey Bears recycle good condition Plastic hangers now (sold in stores by the dozen). Wired hangers with paper gets recycled in the metal bins. All metal in good condition either gets used for the store or recycled in metal.

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Do they give away old computers that they can't sell

John Crowder | Sep 7, 2019
Roger Krone | Sep 7, 2019

No, I don't believe so but you could go by and ask. Who needs a computer?

Where can we recycle florescent light tubes

Steve Krull | Sep 7, 2019
Russell Nelson | Sep 7, 2019

Great place

Which Sat. is 50% off sale?

Sonja Aiwohi | Sep 7, 2019
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 7, 2019

Saturday all 50% off sale is always on the second Saturday of the month! 50% off everyday on selected items.

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Can I bring my old water heater

Haim Borer | Sep 7, 2018
F. G. | Sep 7, 2018

I would suggest you go on their website to find out.

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Do you accept styrafoam?

Tricia McCurdy | Sep 7, 2018
Mike Finneran | Sep 7, 2018

They did a month ago, but the fellow I talked with implied that it may change at any time.

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Do you accept bikes at your thrift store?

Maureen Morgan | Sep 7, 2018
John | Sep 7, 2018

They have to be in good condition, ready to ride or they won't take it.

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I have about 40 years of hard bound American Heritage magazines...beginning in the 1950s. Is this something that Grey Bears will accept?

Suzanne Yost | Sep 7, 2018
Steve Modesitt | Sep 7, 2018

Call them to see if they will sell or just recycle them

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Do you folks recycle toilets

Chris Atkinson | Sep 7, 2018
Mike Finneran | Sep 7, 2018

Buena Vista landfill recycle toilets.

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Do they have dvi dual channel cables?

clorox bleach | Sep 7, 2018
Celeste Roam | Sep 7, 2018

They don't exactly sort all the cables, it's a hit and miss and changes every day

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do you recycle fabric scraps like from sewing and quilting?

sherina | Sep 7, 2018
Mike Finneran | Sep 7, 2018

They have a small collection of fabric for sale in the clothing area. I would assume that means that they may accept fabric scraps. I would call or visit them and ask.

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Does gray bears take microwave ovens?

Sue Julian | Sep 7, 2018
John | Sep 7, 2018

Yes. Next to the store. Electric everything.

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Do you accept mattresses and box springs?

Debra Monard | Sep 7, 2018
John | Sep 7, 2018

There taking mattresses until funding from the California State Funds runs out. Call ahead.

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WE NEED A USED WHEEL CHAIR WITH LEG RESTS NOW. DO YOU HAVE ONE? CAN COME FROM BEN LOMAND TO GET IT. PLEASE ANSWER NOW.

Sheas Heayv | Sep 7, 2018
Chase-Jeedarramm Beach | Sep 7, 2019

It is hard to tell how old this question was, But Grey Bears do carry wheelchairs, and they come and go very quickly. You might want to call and get transferred to Hardware/Medical to check.

Do you accept furniture donations?

Lesley Grainger | Sep 7, 2018
John | Sep 7, 2018

Agreed with Mike. They are really picky.

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Can I recycle Styrofoam at Greybeats?

Maya Hernandez | Sep 7, 2018
Mike Finneran | Sep 7, 2018

As of 2 weeks ago, you could recycle Styrofoam and number 1 and 2 plastic only.

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Do you know where I can pick up free used paint and stains? Someone said “the dump”, but that doesn’t make a lot of sense

Kathy Hogan | Sep 7, 2018
Celeste Roam | Sep 7, 2018

Thursday is paint dump day at the dump..best day to get paint

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Are you open on the weekends to recycle a microwave

Mimi Vonmelchert | Sep 7, 2018
Steve Modesitt | Sep 7, 2018

Yes until 2

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Do u pick up old refrigerator?

Keith Ngo | Sep 7, 2018
John | Sep 7, 2018

No, but some Municipalitys do for free or certain days of the year. Call yours to find out!

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