Donation Items: Acceptable vs Not Acceptable

We recommend you check with your local Goodwill headquarters to confirm the items they do or do not accept here.

Below are items that are generally accepted or not. Again, we recommend checking with your local Goodwill to confirm the donation acceptance guidelines in your area.

 

Acceptable Items (In good, working condition)

• Bedding (other than pillows, mattresses, and box springs)

• Books

• Children’s clothes and footwear

• Computers (see Reconnect – Items Accepted)

• Men’s and women’s clothing and footwear

• Curtains and draperies

• Home decorations

• Small electrical home appliances in working order

• Framed pictures

• Furniture under 25 pounds

• Games and puzzles

• Household items

• Knickknacks

• Lamps

• Linens and towels

• Sportswear and equipment

• Toys (with no small parts)

Unacceptable Items

Your local Goodwill generally will not accept the items listed below. Furthermore, Federal regulations prohibit us from accepting several items on this list. For more, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on their website or request printed copies of CPSC's Safety Guides can be ordered by e-mailing [e-mail] or calling [phone]. 

• Baby furniture (cribs, strollers, changing tables, car seats, bassinets)

• Toys with small parts

• Large appliances

• Plumbing fixtures

• Air conditioners or dehumidifiers

• Mattresses, box springs or bed pillows

• Windows, screens or storm doors

• Carpet scrap or carpeting

• Metal or lumber

• Building materials

• Construction or yard waste

• Containers of any liquid (for example, paint or petroleum products, etc.)

• Large furniture over 25 pounds

• Medical supplies or crutches

• Large exercise equipment

• Auto parts, tires or wheels