As we look forward to the warmer weather of spring across Texas, we also look forward to spring cleaning. If you find some items that you want to get rid of but don't want to go to waste, you may want to take them to Goodwill.

There are many great organizations in Texas you can donate these items to. One such place is Goodwill. While they do take a lot of different items, there are some things they will not accept.

Items Goodwill in Texas Will Not Accept as Donations

Goodwill does a lot for Texans. Not only will they take in gently used clothes, office furniture, computers, books, and more, but 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.

Goodwill improves lives in the East Texas communities we serve by providing opportunities for economic independence through work. -  Goodwill of East Texas

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 more. But there are items that Goodwill cannot accept like used mattresses, large appliances, CRT televisions, and carpeting.

Before you make your donation, check out the list below of the 24 items that Goodwill will not accept:

Goodwill in East Texas Will Not Accept These 24 Donations

Goodwill is a great place to donate some items you don't need anymore. However, there are things that they will not accept.

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