This list includes all items that Goodwill of Greater Washington considers acceptable items to donate. We gladly accept the following items (Please note: The following list may not have all items listed):
- Men’s, women’s, children’s, and infant’s clothing and outerwear that are clean and free of tears, stains, pet hairs, and odors; vintage through new items with tags are welcome
- Accessories in good condition, including the following:
- Shoes, belts, handbags, and briefcases
- Hats, gloves, scarves, and ties
- Jewelry
- Furniture:
- We will no longer accept large furniture donations due to the limited space in our stores.
- Linens and Textiles, clean and stain-free, including the following:
- Bedspreads, blankets, sheets, and towels
- Curtains and draperies
- Area and throw rugs
- Decorative and throw pillows not used for sleeping
- Housewares in good and working condition, including the following:
- Dishes, glassware, and silverware
- Cookware including pots, pans, lids, and utensils
- Baskets, tins, Rubbermaid®, Tupperware®, and other storage containers
- Pictures, frames, and decorative knick-knacks
- Office and school supplies; general-use tools (no large machines)
- Medical aids such as walkers, shower seats, wheelchairs
- Electronics in working condition and with ALL parts, including cords
- Radios, stereo systems, mp3 players, VCRs, and DVD players
- Due to the Digital TV Transition, Goodwill will only accept flat-screen tvs
- Small appliances such as toaster ovens, Foreman Grills®, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, and portable air conditioners
- Microwave Ovens in acceptable working condition
- Lamps and fans that are CPSC approved (visit www.cpsc.gov for more info)
- Lawn equipment (all fuel must be removed prior to donating)
- Art and Antiques:
- Mass produced items, signed pieces, and collectibles of any kind, including books, magazines, and comic books
- Books and Records:
- Vinyl records, cassette tapes (including books on tape), CDs, and video games
- Hardback and paperback books, including textbooks and encyclopedias
- DVDs and VHS movies
- Computers & Software:
- ALL BRANDS, ALL PARTS, ANY CONDITION
- Software programs less than two years old
- Gaming systems (Playstation, XBox, Wii, Nintendo, Sega, etc.)
- Sport and Exercise Equipment:
- Bicycles, golf clubs, tennis racquets
- Treadmills, stationary bikes, ab rollers, free weights
- Toys – ALL items must be CPSC approved:
- Dolls, stuffed animals, toys for baby through teen, and sealed games and puzzles
- Baby equipment such as cribs, strollers, and car seats
- Cars, Boats on Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Trucks and Motorcycles
- Owner must present title or proof of ownership as required by law. For further details, please contact Goodwill of Greater Washington at (866) 492-2770 or visit www.gwcars.org.
