Where to Take Garage, Workshop, Tools, and Vehicles
This is one of the biggest pain points families run into when clearing out a home.
If tools are broken or not usable, scrap yards may accept them.
| Organization | Service Type | Items Accepted | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Tampa / Hillsborough | Donation (pickup or drop-off) | Hand tools, power tools, hardware, ladders, building materials | 813-540-7540 |
| Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Pasco County | Donation (pickup or drop-off) | Tools, construction supplies, cabinets, doors, home improvement items | 813-395-6994 |
| Goodwill Suncoast Donation Centers | Drop-off donation | Hand tools, small power tools, tool boxes, hardware | 727-523-1512 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store – Tampa | Donation (drop-off) | Tools, household items, furniture | 813-977-7057 |
| Play It Again Sports – Tampa / Brandon | Resale / buy used | Fitness equipment, sporting goods, exercise machines | 813-969-5455 |
| Tampa Machinery Auction | Auction service | Shop equipment, industrial tools, machinery | 813-241-2800 |
| Tampa Pawn & Jewelry | Buy / resale | Power tools, mechanic tools, shop equipment | 813-248-7296 |
| Tampa Machinery Auction – Thonotosassa | Public auctions (equipment & vehicles) | Vehicles, trucks, trailers, tools, lawn equipment, heavy equipment, government surplus | 813-986-2485 |
| JJ Kane Auctions – Tampa Site | Online public auctions | Fleet vehicles, construction equipment, utility equipment, trucks, trailers | 856-764-7163 |
| Tampa Auction House | Estate & general auctions | Antiques, household goods, collectibles, vehicles, real estate | 813-423-8000 |
| Central Florida Auction – Haines City (Polk) | Public surplus auctions | Cars, trucks, equipment, tools, golf carts, general merchandise | 863-422-7100 |
| Atkinson Realty & Auction – Central Florida | Online auctions | Government surplus, vehicles, tools, equipment, business liquidation items | 863-644-6688 |
| Blackwell Auctions – Clearwater (serves Tampa Bay) | Estate & specialty auctions | Antiques, fine art, jewelry, collectibles, coins, furniture | 727-546-0200 |