This is a great resource for donating and buying a variety of items, including furniture and…read moreclothing. It is very similar to Goodwill in the United States. My husband and I donated several items here earlier in the year, such as silverware, plates and small items of furniture that were left behind by the former owners of our current house. When we needed a chest for our wine cellar, we came here and found a lovely older piece of furniture for 15 Euros. There is a mix of antiques and newer furniture, all of which is suitable for repurposing. Donations are easy. There is a separate designated loading bay where you can bring the items. If you have larger pieces, you can call and arrange a pick up. Buying is easy as well. There is a large check out counter at the front and plenty of staff to assist with bringing items to your car and check out. Being a charitable organization, they are open three days a week for limited hours. I am pleased to have this nearby.

Ok. I know it seems silly to write a review about your local dump. However, a shout out is deserved…read morefor the service that the Saint-Gaudens Dechetterie provides. In some areas here in France, you can bring a wide variety of items to be recycled to the town dump: lawn and garden waste, metal, wood, furniture, old appliances, and "encombrants" (the catch all for most other things that don't fit in the other categories. Each bin is labeled. There is staff available to help you with tough calls and loft things that may be too heavy for some people. The staff is kind and helpful. It is one of the few places that is open 7 days a week in SW France, with limited hours on Sunday. They close for lunch 12:00-1:45 Monday through Saturday and ALSO close the entry gates ten minutes before closing time.