The 24 Items on the ‘Do Not Donate’ List for Goodwill in Texas

(Tyler, Texas) - We're always looking at ways to tidy up around the house. That may mean you'll find some items that you'll want to get rid of but don't want to go to waste. That's why you'll donate some of those items.

There are plenty of great organizations in East Texas you can donate those items to. All of them are great options. One of those places to donate is Goodwill of East Texas. While they do take a lot of various items, there are some items they will not accept.

Goodwill Services Provided in East Texas

Goodwill does a lot for East Texans. Not only will they take in gently used clothes, office furniture, computers, books and other items, they also provide jobs for many folks. Goodwill also offers computer classes, GED classes, career training and other services (goodwilleasttexas.com/services/). All of those services are made possible by shopping in Goodwill's various stores across East Texas.

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Goodwill Locations

• Tyler - 1817 WSW Loop 323
• Athens - 706 N. Palestine St.
• Canton - 24648 Highway 64
• Carthage - 620 West Panola
• Center - 1233 Teneha St.
• Gladewater - 1640 E. Broadway
• Henderson - 517 US Highway 79 South
• Kilgore - 1409 Highway 259 North
• Longview - 2451 Loop 281
• Mabank - 1018 South Third
• Marshall - 1601 Sedberry
• Mineola - 201 North Newsome
• Palestine - 3824 West Oak St.
• Whitehouse - 300 Highway 110

Goodwill offers a wide variety of jobs, including jobs for those with disabilities. You could be a stocker or a cashier or there are openings for store managers if that is something you are seeking. Check out goodwilleasttexas.com and click "Jobs" to see what is available and how to apply.

Making a Donation

Any of these Goodwill locations will accept your donations of bed frames, clothes, bicycles, books, DVDs and many other items. But there are items that Goodwill cannot accept like used mattresses, large appliances, CRT televisions, carpeting and other items. Before you make your donation, check out the list below of the 24 items that Goodwill will not accept:

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