WTF? Goodwill WILL NOT Accept These Items In Utah, California, and Nevada
We've all donated to a local thrift shop before... But we've all SHOPPED at a local thrift shop too! They have everything from clothes to toys to furniture... right? Well, Goodwill has tightened up their restrictions on what they accept for donations. Some of the items on these lists are pretty self explanatory. Others, however, make NO SENSE, why they won't accept them! Also, Did you know that Goodwill will only accept some items in one state, and some items in others?!
These are the banned items in Utah, California and Nevada:
UTAH:
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- Old, stained, or worn-out furniture
- Exercise equipment
- Weapons and ammunition
- Automotive parts
- Hazardous materials
- Mattresses and box springs
- Baby items
- Large appliances
- Industrial copiers
- Fireworks
- Bowling balls
- Lawn mowers
- Helmets
- Building materials
- Large metal desks
- Waterbeds
- Plumbing fixtures
- Acoustic pianos and organs
- Televisions of any kind
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
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- Guns, knives, bows, arrows, and ammunition
- Mattresses, box springs, and bed pillows
- Exercise equipment
- Porta-potty’s and bed pans
- Bicycles and wheeled toys
- Hospital beds, waterbeds, and air mattresses
- Furniture items
- Gas-powered tools and landscape equipment
- Bed frames
- Pool tables
- Skis and ski boots
- Walkers and wheelchairs
- Infant cribs, playpens, car seats, and strollers
- Sofa beds and futons
- Filtration systems
- Blinds
- Water heaters
- Automotive parts and equipment
- Carpeting and carpet pads
- Food items
SOUTHERN NEVADA:
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- Weapons and ammunition
- Mattresses and box springs
- TVs made before 2005 and console TVs
- Venetian blinds
- VHS and cassette tapes
- Fuel, paint, and chemicals
- Baby cribs and playpens
- Bed frames and waterbeds
- Copy machines
- Medicine, syringes, and needles
- Soiled furniture
- Carpeting
As always, it’s best to double-check with your local Goodwill before dropping off any donations!
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