Goodwill greatly appreciates every donation. Unfortunately, due to safety, legal or environmental concerns, our Goodwill stores and donation centers cannot accept the following items below.
- Furniture that is covered in animal hair, broken, worn, torn, stained, mildewed, rusty, missing parts or disassembled.
- Oversized items including furniture or exercise equipment that weighs over 50 lbs.
- Mattresses, box-springs, bed rails, sleeper-sofas, air-mattresses, bed pillows and bean bag chairs.
- Certain locations are not permitted to accept furniture. Restrictions may apply for donations including large quantities of furniture.
- Non-flat screen TVs.
- Large appliances: stoves, air conditioners, washing or drying machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, trash compactors and hot water heaters.
- Building materials, lighting fixtures and plumbing fixtures: windows, doors, garage doors, shutters, sinks, tubs, toilets, fixtures, fencing, gutters, lumber, concrete, bricks, stone, and window blinds.
- Unbound carpeting and area rugs that are covered in animal hair, torn, stained, mildewed, or soiled.
- Children’s items including baby furniture, cribs, strollers, car seats, highchairs, playpens, changing tables, bassinettes and baby walkers.
- Games that do not comply with Consumer Product Safety Standards (1-800-638-2772 or www.cpsc.gov).
- Hazardous materials and paints.
- Rags – clean or dirty.
- Items that are wet, mildewed, or moldy.
- Gas-powered tools and appliances.
- Medical supplies, crutches, and portable toilets.
- Cosmetics and hair care products.
- Food and beverages.
- Firearms or fireworks.
- Auto parts: tires, wheels, batteries, chemicals, oil, wiper fluid.
- All other items that do not comply with Consumer Product Safety Standards (1-800-638-2772 or www.cpsc.gov).