“We are so appreciative of our donors, but broken or unusable donations that are in need of repair can actually end up hurting us,” says Maureen Ater of Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio.
While it may seem like common sense, many donors don’t realize that by passing junk along to Goodwill, they are also passing the burden of its disposal along with it. Whether it’s a chair missing two legs or a coffee maker with a shredded cord, Goodwill cannot sell items that are in need of or beyond repair. If you’re on the fence and not sure whether to donate or throw away an item, call before donating – your local Goodwill will thank you. However, we’ve gathered a list of items that many Goodwill locations cannot accept to help you narrow down your “donate” pile. “While all of us share the same name and the Goodwill mission of helping people in our community find jobs, we are autonomously operated by our own boards and CEOs in the communities we serve,” says Summer Dunham of the Goodwill Industries of North Georgia.īecause of this, local Goodwill donation guidelines vary from location to location.
We talked to local Goodwill professionals across the country to learn which items should and should not be donated to the charity.īefore we dive in, it’s important to note that Goodwill is not just one organization, but rather a network of over 160 independent Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada. Unfortunately, even the most well-intended donations can end up being a costly burden to the charities that serve our communities if they’re not able to be put to good use. Sometimes, especially if an item can’t be taken at the curb, it might seem easier to donate it to Goodwill®. You’ve got your “keep” items nailed down, but now you’re stuck: do you donate or throw away the rest? It can be hard to know what to throw away when decluttering your home.
Picture this: you’re in the thick of a big decluttering project.
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