We can accept only brand new household lightbulbs that are still sealed in their original boxes.
Does goodwill take new light bulbs.
Items we can accept.
Goodwill happily accepts the following new or gently used items.
It might become a rag in goodwill s wiping cloth program you can buy them by the bag in our stores which makes cleaning rags.
Using up existing bulbs first before buying any new led.
We re pleased to announce that goodwill of greater washington is once again accepting furniture donations.
Please note that more and more for profit thrift shops are moving into north central wisconsin communities.
We won t put the shirt on the rack at your local store but we will make sure to recycle it.
Used lightbulbs including halogen lamps.
Your t shirt that has a rip in it.
Any type of fuel.
Now i m replacing the old bulbs with new.
You can t recycle lightbulbs but you can donate them.
Learn more and fill out a vehicle donation form on our vehicle donation page to get started.
Sharp knives and blades.
Light bulbs if any kind.
According to emanuel in 2019 goodwill industries of the columbia willamette sent more than 49 million pounds of donations not fit to sell or recycle to the landfill costing the company 3.
I have lived in this house four years and only changed a light bulb once.
Saw blades sharp tools.
Goodwill industries of southeastern wisconsin metropolitan chicago donation guidelines.
But what do you do with a houseful of incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs that are still in working condition.
Employing a replacement strategy based on use frequency of sockets.
We cannot accept these items due to safety reasons.
Batteries of any kind.
We can transform items you no longer need into wonderful opportunities for people in our home communities including vocational and family programs as well as services fostering diversity and financial education.
Replacing any bulb with an led every time when a bulb burns out even though existing stock of incandescent still exists.
Hazardous chemicals and products.
Post them to the free section of craigslist and make someone happy.
However due to an ongoing lack of adequate storage space we ask that donors refrain from donating any oversized items including large furniture and exercise equipment thank you for your patience as we continue to manage the large volume of goods donated by our generous community.
Anything that is broken damaged mildewed wet or stained.
Goodwill ncw encourages your donations of clothing shoes housewares jewelry books furniture toys and yes even christmas lights.
Flares fireworks flammable items.