Goodwill Stores in Utah Won’t Accept These 25 Donations
'Tis the season of giving...crap away that you don't want to people who probably also don't want it.
But before you haul your stuff to Goodwill to get that warm fuzzy feeling for helping others, let's look at what Goodwill will accept and what they won't.
Here's what they will accept according to their website:
- Accessories: Shoes, belts, scarves, jewelry
- Antiques and collectibles: Specialty items can be offered through our online auction site, Shopgoodwill.com.
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Clothing: All sizes, styles, and conditions. Clothing not suitable for resale can be recycled.
- Computers: Bring computers and computer-related peripherals to any Goodwill store or donation bin. Newer computers and laptops that are in good working order may be re-sold in our Iowa City store. Click here for more information about computer donations. Non-working computers and monitors will be accepted and recycled. There is no fee to drop off those items at Goodwill.
- Electronics (EXCEPT for televisions): Consumer electronics in good working condition. This includes alarm clocks, radios, stereo equipment, etc. but not televisions.
- Home Decor: Portraits/frames, candles, fake floral and vases, and baskets
- Housewares: Dishes and glassware, fans, lamps, furniture: in good condition and without heavy stains. Please see the list of furniture and household items we WILL NOT accept below.
- Media: Books, CDs, cassettes, videos, DVDs
- Sporting goods: Such as balls, baseball bats, rackets, cleats, etc.
- Toys: Stuffed animals, dolls, games, puzzles
And here's what they won't accept:
- Any item needing repair, except computers
- Ammunition, weapons, including replicas
- Automotive parts, including tires, batteries, motors
- Baby gear, including furniture, car seats, strollers, high chairs, etc.
- Box springs and mattresses
- Bowling balls
- Building materials: glass, doors, window frames, scrap lumber, metal, etc.
- Exercise Equipment
- Fireworks
- Hazardous materials, including liquid cleaners, paints, detergents, fertilizers, weed killers, chemicals, motor oil, etc.
- Helmets (bicycle, motorcycle, etc.)
- Industrial copiers
- Large appliances, including refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, microwaves, dishwashers, trash compactors, console stereos, water heaters, space heaters, fireplaces
- Large metal desks and other office equipment
- Lawn mowers
- Miscellaneous outdoor equipment and grills
- Pianos (Acoustic) & Organs
- Plumbing fixtures: sinks, shower stalls, toilets
- Sleeper furniture, hide-a-beds
- Televisions of any kind
- Waterbeds
- Wheelchairs
- Worn furniture of any kind in poor condition or with any stains
Enjoy your Christmas everyone!
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