Goodwill appreciates and thanks you for each donation.  However, we do need to refuse some items for being non-recyclable or containing hazardous materials.  Other times, the item must be refused because it costs more to transport, repair or refurbish than it can be sold for in our stores.  Our donation attendants are trained to know what we can and cannot accept and will help guide you to other possibilities for donations we are unable to accept.

Goodwill does NOT accept the following items:

  • Ammunitions or weapons
  • Automobile mechanical parts
  • Tires
  • Building materials, including paint
  • Hazardous materials, including chemicals
  • Mattresses/box springs/sleeper sofas/bed pillows and water bed components
  • Due to transportation and recycling requirements, we do not accept CRT TVs, console TVs, projection TVs, or CRT monitors

Helpful Do’s

Separate clothing from other items when dropping them off. Make sure all of the items are clean, washed or dry cleaned. Wrap breakables in newspaper or bubble wrap. Wrap cords around electrical items. Include all pieces and parts to children’s games or toys. Clean computer hard drives of personal and business information and include the operating system.

Helpful Do NOT’s

Please do not leave items unattended outside a collection center, donate broken or soiled items, nor items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current safety standards. For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.