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Goodwill DOES NOT accept these items

Baby gear, including furniture, car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc. Building materials: glass, doors, window frames, scrap lumber, metal, etc. Hazardous materials, including liquid cleaners, paints, detergents, fertilizers, weed killers, chemicals, motor oil, etc.

Donations May Be Seasonal

People tend to clean out their houses during certain times of year. Summer, when yard sales are popular, is generally a good time. Busy periods, like holidays or back-to-school time, often see slow-downs in donations.

Goodwill values your generous donations.

We gratefully accept everything from clothing, shoes and accessories to small household appliances and furniture, electronics, books, fine china, jewelry, art, and other collectibles in good or gently used condition.

Dirty or Unwashed Clothes: Clothes that are dirty or unwashed may not be suitable for donation. It's important to provide clean and hygienic items. Single Socks or Shoes: Single socks or shoes without a matching pair may not be useful. Charities often prefer items that can be immediately used.

While there's no “perfect” day to shop second hand stores, many regulars swear by shopping early on Monday and Tuesday. Homeowners tend to drop off garage sale leftovers on Sunday nights, making for new finds. Plus, the weekends are more crowded shopping days, so employees look to restock early in the week.

According to Goodwill, the perfect time slot to shop at thrift stores is in the morning on both Monday and Tuesday. This is because, at least as far as Goodwill is concerned, people tend to donate garage sale remnants on Sunday, so the pickings are new and fresh come early weekdays.

One of the most well-known Giving Days is #GivingTuesday, which happens right after Thanksgiving and engages people around the world to give back to charity. The formula for Giving Days' success is their time-sensitive nature. Donors have one day – just 24 hours of giving – to support your cause and reach goals.

Items We Can't Accept

Anything that is damaged, stained, soiled or rusting (Goodwill does not perform any repairs). Food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages). Any item which has contained gasoline, fuel, oil or propane (such as used auto parts). Tires, batteries & light bulbs of any kind.

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Rating Information

This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating.

We accept clothing, shoes, accessories, books, furniture, small appliances, household items, CDs/videotapes/DVDs/records, linens, and sporting equipment.

Goodwill welcomes donations of everything from gently-used clothing and accessories to household goods, furniture, and more. Your unwanted items are another person's newfound treasure and are also a wonderful way to recycle while supporting Goodwill's mission of helping individuals with special needs get to work.

Items we can't accept include: Documents containing personal information, including bank statements, passports, checkbooks, medical histories and other, similar materials. Donors should always check their donations for such materials before donating. Paint, household chemicals, insecticides, etc.

We Cannot Accept:

Building and/or construction materials. Mattresses, box springs, waterbeds and accessories, hospital or mechanical beds, commercial furniture and carpeting. Large appliances, televisions. Large furniture that does not fit inside the store donation bins.