Here Are A Few Items You Can’t Donate To Goodwill

Do you ever find yourself with so much excess stuff around the house or garage, and you want to get rid of it?

One of the first things you might think of is "Well, maybe I can donate some of these items, clothes, and used furniture to someone or some people who can use it" - Goodwill comes to mind. Not a bad idea, however, keep this in mind as well: there are items that they don't accept.

There obviously have to be some guidelines on what Goodwill can accept  

What about a beat-up appliance, like a refrigerator? Some other common items are TVs or certain electronics. According to creators.yahoo.com here are 12 items that you can't donate to Goodwill:

":Goodwill donation centers handle thousands of items every single day, especially during peak cleanout seasons. From clothing and household goods to furniture and electronics, they rely on donations to keep their stores stocked and affordable for the communities they serve.

But despite what many people assume, Goodwill can’t accept everything that gets dropped off"

*** Wet or Moldy Items

Moisture spreads quickly and can ruin entire batches of donations

*** Large Appliances and Certain Electronics

*** Food and Beverages

*** Construction Materials

*** Old Print Materials 

*** Mattresses and Bedding

*** Baby Gear and Safety Items

*** Opened or Expired Cosmetics

*** Medical Equipment

*** Oversized Furniture or Heavy Equipment

*** Hazardous Materials

*** Weapons or Weapon-Like Items

Obviously, the best thing you can do is just call Bismarck's Goodwill Retail store and ask.