It's hard to say "No, thank you" to a donation. However, if an item is in unsaleable condition, the costs of handling or disposal divert funds that would otherwise support our programs. Please dispose of these items through an alternative, responsible resource. 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept certain items, including but not limited to: 

• Large items that do not work, such as old TVs, microwave ovens, and copy machines, cannot be repaired. Therefore, we cannot sell them. 

• Building Materials. 

  • Shutters, doors, windows, toilets, lumber, concrete, bricks, and stones. The Thrift Store does not sell these items, and disposal is cost-prohibitive. ​

• Upholstered couches and chairs that are well-worn, torn, badly soiled, or otherwise damaged. The Thrift Store does not repair or clean items and can only offer clean, usable items for sale. 

• Televisions as follows: 

  • Non-cable-ready TVs that cannot be connected to digital converter boxes and have no resell value. ​

  • Broken/damaged TVs are potentially dangerous and have no resell value. 

  • Black and white TVs have no resell value. 

  • Automobile parts, including tires, wheels, batteries, seats, body parts, and engines, are not sold at the thrift store, and disposal costs are prohibitive. 

  • Live Animals 

  • Water-soaked or stained items 

  • Opened toiletries or cosmetics or used underwear 

• Mattresses of any kind 

The Thrift Store reserves the right to refuse any donation.