Goodwill appreciates donations, but there are some general rules to follow when making a donation:

• Be sure all items can be used for resale and are washed or cleaned.

• Test electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Verify all donated items meet Consumer Product Safety Commission standards and have not been recalled or banned

• Complete a donation receipt and only leave items when an attendant is on duty

 

Although Goodwill Akron accepts most donations, we are unable to accept the following items due to safety reasons:

• Furniture with broken springs or frames, major tears or worn out fabric.

• Hospital beds without the mattress

• Mattress and box springs with stains, tears or lumps; coil type bedsprings

• Pool tables

• Encyclopedias

• Stripped televisions

• Large appliances

• Toilets, sinks, vanities, etc.

• Firearms, ammunition, fireworks

• Food or alcoholic beverages

• Used auto parts, tires, windows, doors, building materials, paint, chemicals, household garbage or gasoline

• Infant Cribs

The store manager or donation attendant has final say on all donations.