- Place your donations in the bin.
- For your safety and ours, donation attendants will wear safety PPE and practice safe distancing while you make your donation.
- Small items only please.
- We are unable to accept furniture and large household items at this time.
- Please take a donation receipt for your tax records.
- Your donation will help fund job training in our community.
- Please ask for assistance if you require help with unloading your vehicle.
What Can I Donate?
We accept many household goods and textiles that are in good working or sellable condition. There are things we cannot accept due to damage, recalls, safety and other circumstances, so we created an easy-to-read reference guide below to answer all of your donation questions.
General Guidelines
In the Closet
Things we can accept:
- Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Clothing
- Accessories (belts, scarves, handbags, hats, ties)
- Jewelry
- Luggage
- Shoes & Boots
On the Shelf
Things we can accept:
- Books
- Musical Instruments
- Antiques, Decorations
- Music, Movies
- Vintage, Collectibles
- Toys, Sporting Goods
Things we can't accept:
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Used candles
Around the House
Things we can accept:
- Stereo & Sound Systems, CDs & DVD Players
- Game Systems & Accessories
- Vases, Lamps (without the bulbs)
- Framed Art, Mirrors
- Craft Supplies
- Laptops, Tablets, E-Readers, Mobile Phones
- Housewares- e.g., dishes, glasses, utensils, flatware
- Small Working Appliances, e.g., microwaves, blenders, mixers, toaster ovens
- Clean Domestics, e.g., linens, blankets, sheets, curtains, area rugs
- Electronics Recycling: We work with eCycle Washington to help keep electronics and toxic materials out of our landfills. We are currently able to accept non-working TVs, DVD & CD players as most locations. Some locations are unable to accept eCycle – search your nearest location for information.
Things we can't accept:
- U.S. Flags
- Printers & Fax Machines
- Food, Beverages, Perishable Items
- Plastic Food/Storage Containers
Outside
Things we can accept:
- Gardening & Lawn Care Equipment
- BBQ Grills
(Gas-powered equipment must be drained of fuel)
In the Garage
Things we can accept:
- Tools & Hardware
- Garden Tools
- Pet Care Supplies & Accessories
- Workout Equipment – e.g., dumbbells, yoga mats, etc.
- Bikes, Wheeled Toys
Things we can't accept:
- Saw Blades & Sharp Tools
- Construction Materials, Carpeting, Blinds
- Automotive Parts, Tires
- Flares, Fireworks, Flammable Items
- Pet Food & Treats
- Large Exercise Equipment e.g., treadmills
Living & Bedroom
Things we can accept:
- Household goods
- Room décor
- Sheets
- Throw pillows
- Lamps
- Appliances
Things we can't accept:
- Furniture
- Hardwired Light Fixtures
- Light Bulbs
- Mattresses
- Bed Pillows
- Futons
- Cribs
- Car Seats
- Strollers
Additional Things We Can't Accept
To help us keep disposal costs down, we cannot accept any type of:
- Liquids including personal care items
- Non-working or broken items
- Used candles
- Plastic food containers
- U.S. Flags
- Printers & Fax Machines
- Food, Beverages, Perishable Items
- Plastic Food/Storage Containers
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Used candles
- Construction Materials, Carpeting, Blinds
- Automotive Parts, Tires
- Pet Food & Treats
- Large Exercise Equipment e.g., treadmills
We cannot accept these items due to safety reasons:
- Anything that is broken, damaged, mildewed, wet or stained
- Hazardous chemicals and products
- Recalled products
- Any type of fuel
- Weapons and ammunition
- Sharp knives and blades
- Light bulbs if any kind
- Batteries of any kind
- Flares, Fireworks, Flammable Items
- Saw Blades & Sharp Tools
For resources on where you can properly recycle or dispose of these items, please visit our Sustainability page.
Where Can I Donate?
We offer multiple ways to donate goods, from drop-offs at our local retail stores to scheduling a van pickup. We make it easy and convenient to donate goods and make an impact on you community. Please be aware that our Goodwill store donation centers close occasionally throughout the day for processing, so we recommend calling the store ahead of time when you plan to donate.
Donation Bins
We maintain a bin with our partner Cheney Stadium in Tacoma which is open five days a week. Want to place a bin on your property and collect items for Goodwill? Contact us to learn more.
Pay for Pick-Up
We have partnered with ReSupply to offer priority pick-up services. ReSupply is a veteran-owned and operated service that picks up and delivers your donations to Goodwill for a fee. Although we do not accept furniture, ReSupply can pick up furniture and it will be donated to another nonprofit in ReSupply’s network.
Additional Donation Options
If you are interested in donating your excess inventory or hosting a donation drive to help your community, contact our Donor Services Team.
School Donations Drive
Students can earn volunteer community service hours through hosting donation drives. Schedule your event on a date you choose – our turn-key program provides you with materials to advertise your event and a convenient pick up time for your donations. We will provide cash in exchange for the items you collect.
Overstock or Closeout Inventory
Do you have overstocked or closeout inventory? Need to liquidate merchandise? Donate it to Goodwill! All merchandise collected will be sold in our retail locations, which fund free job training and career pathway services that help people transform their lives through the power of work.