JD's Success Story

Although diagnosed with a mild form of autism, J.D. hasn't let that get in the way of his work or his fun. His first job at Goodwill was baling and hanging clothes. Then he learned to drive a forklift. Now he works in our store and our drop-off area - waiting on customers, greeting the public and receiving their donated items. His cheerful sense of humor and hard-working nature are appreciated by everyone around him. J.D. also likes doing good deeds for others. He participates in the MS Challenge walk (covering 50 miles in 3 days) and has raised as much as $1,600 for the charity. In typical J.D. style, he speaks of his job, "The best thing about Goodwill is working here, meeting all the customers and being a wild man!" The pleasure is all ours, J.D.

ITEMS WE CAN ACCEPT

Goodwill transforms your donations into training programs that help people with barriers to employment find jobs and become more independent. We gratefully accept donations that can be sold in our stores to support our mission.

Donations can be made at our retail stores and attended donation centers.

Most Needed Items

Clothing of any kind
Books, records, tapes
Furniture
Collectible items
Jewelry, antiques
Shoes, accessories (handbags, ties, belts, scarves, etc.)
Household (dishes, housewares, knick-knacks, etc.)
Domestics (sheets, towels, blankets, etc.)
Small electrical (radios, televisions, clocks, lamps, etc.)
Computers and computer equipment
(Goodwill offers a free computer recycling program)

Items We Cannot Accept

All donations that Goodwill can sell in its stores are greatly appreciated. However, when we receive items that cannot be used, we must pay to dispose of them which raises our expenses and reduces the resources available for job training and employment services. Please dispose of the items listed below through an alternative responsible resource, such as your local recycling center.

Large household appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters, etc. (We do not sell these items in our stores and there are strict ordinances concerning their disposal.)
Non-working large items: televisions, microwave ovens, etc. (Goodwill cannot repair these items.)
Building materials: carpet, shutters, doors, windows, toilets, lumber, concrete, bricks, and stones. (Goodwill does not sell these items and disposal costs are restrictive.)
Mattresses and box springs. (Goodwill does not sell these items in the stores due to state laws requiring them to be sanitized.)
Upholstered couches and chairs which are torn, soiled or otherwise damaged. (Goodwill does not repair or clean items and can only offer for sale in the stores clean, useable items.)
Large console model televisions and stereos. (These items are extremely heavy and present a danger to our employees.)
Automobile parts: tires, wheels, batteries, seats, body parts and engines. (We do not sell these items in our stores and disposal is expensive and restricted in all areas.)
Paint and chemicals of any kind. (We are not allowed to sell these items in our stores, nor are we allowed to dispose of them in the landfill.)
Kerosene and gas heaters and appliances. (We are not licensed to handle or sell items of this kind and disposal is restricted.)
Frequently recalled items: infant furniture, car seats, exercise equipment, etc.

These lists are to be used as guidelines. There are many items we can use in the stores that are not on the list. There may be other items which need to be turned down due to size, condition or suitability. For more information, please contact the store nearest you or call Customer Service at (800) 562-8724.