Please do not leave donations or deliveries outside shops while they are closed.
Charities that take small electrical items.
Lots of items fall into this category including alarm clocks.
Often due to safety regulations there are a number of items that charity shops can t accept.
Working as the leading organization for those visually impaired and legally blind the american council of the blind has established thrift stores in major cities across the country.
Personal grooming products like hairdryers straighteners electric toothbrushes and shavers.
Looking to donate electrical items to charity.
Although what charities are willing to take can depend on the individual shop the items that are generally turned away are.
Garden tools such as lawnmowers and shredders.
Including stereos toasters kettles and more.
According to the ann sullivan organization electrical items should be in good working order or certain charities may not accept the items.
Home recorded dvds video and audio tapes.
All donations are appreciated and add up to make a real difference.
Please call ahead to check if your nearest one will be able to accept electrical items.
Though you may have the best intentions with some of your donations there are some items goodwill will not accept.
They may get ruined by the weather cause a fire hazard or get stolen.
Thank you for understanding.
Calling their toll free number at 1 800 866 3242 your home or office can schedule a pickup of the appliance or other items these donations help the organization with their programs to empower visually challenged.
What goodwill won t take.
Place bubble wrap around each electrical good and place the item in a secure cardboard box to prevent it from becoming damaged during transportation.
All of our charity shops may sell or accept donations of furniture and electrical items.
Search for your local shop.
We are unable to do home pick ups.
To find a list of items we cannot accept please scroll to the next section.
Please make sure that donated items are clean and in good working condition thank you.
02605817 the salvation army registered charity 214779 and.
Electrical items we can t accept.
Heating and cooking equipment that use gas or oil.
Many of these items fit into categories such as cleaners and chemicals large appliances and mattresses among others.
Other items such as lamps torches vacuum cleaners phones radios tvs printers cameras.
Donations should be clean and safe.
There are however some electrical items that we can t accept.
Small kitchen appliances such as kettles toasters and blenders.
Cd dvd players and game consoles.
Pcs computer hard drives laptops and notepads.
Mobility scooters musical instruments and even exercise equipment.
You can find all donation sites here.
All of our stores take gently used items in good condition.
Most of our charity shops will take small portable or occasional furniture items.