Goodwill Stores in Indiana & Kentucky Will Not Accept These 24 Items
It’s that time of year again—time to start thinking about fall cleaning! If you’re anything like me, you probably have a ton of stuff you don’t use anymore that you could quickly sell at a yard sale or, even better, donate to charity.
I’ve always chosen to give our unwanted items to Goodwill because I really support what they do for their employees.
What is the Mission of Goodwill?
Goodwill provides training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. Their vision is to transform lives and communities through the power of work.
We often accumulate things we don’t really need, and much of what’s cluttering our closets, basements, and garages is in good condition and could be useful to someone else. Of course, there are also items that are worn out or broken and need to be cleaned out or replaced, but Goodwill isn’t the place for those.
Here’s what Goodwill has to say about items they can’t and won’t accept:
Some items are rejected for being non-recyclable or containing hazardous materials. Other times, an item must be refused because it costs more to transport, repair, or refurbish than it can be sold for in our stores.
Sometimes, the items they can’t take are due to health and safety guidelines or state laws that prohibit the resale of certain items. Other times, it’s simply about space and whether the item can be resold.
24 Items that Goodwill won't take
- Used Mattresses
- Medications or medical supplies
- Blinds
- Damaged Furniture
- Bean Bag Chairs
- Cribs
- Weapons and Ammunition
- Food
- Gas Grills
- Tube televisions
- Old newspapers and magazines
- Air Conditioners
- Household Cleaners
- Old Paint
- Make-up
- Auto Parts
- Hair products
- Stained or torn clothing
- Building Materials
- Pianos or organs
- Large appliances
- Carpet or padding
- Plumbing items
- Trash
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