Thank you for donating to Goodwill San Francisco Bay. The sale of donations in our Goodwill Stores is the primary source of funding for Goodwill’s training programs for people with barriers to employment.
Why can’t Goodwill accept all my items?
- Goodwill’s goal is to provide jobs, training, and placement services to people facing barriers to employment. We finance these goals through the sale of your gently used clothes and household items. When we receive donations that we are unable to sell, we are forced to pay disposal fees.
- Every truckload of unsellable goods is equal to three days of classroom instruction for someone whose goal is to get and keep a job. By reducing unsellable goods, we increase the revenue we can invest in helping people get back into the workforce.
- It is at the discretion of the Donation Ambassador to determine whether or not we will be able to sell your donated items. We hope you understand why your donation may be declined.
Goodwill must say “No Thank You” to:
- Any large furniture
- Couches, sofas, futons
- Cribs, strollers, car seats, safety gates, etc. (Reason? Government safety recalls.)
- VHS tapes
- Magazines
- Anything damaged, stained, soiled, or rusting
- Weapons of any kind
- Any liquids, fuels, and chemicals
- Medicines and medical equipment
- Tires, batteries, or light bulbs
- Building materials, garbage, or trash
- Large appliances (washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.)
- Headboards, water beds, bed pillows, frames and mattresses
- Large office furniture and DIY particle-board furniture
- Pianos and organs
- Anything unhygienic
- Printer inks, toners
- Anything dangerous
These items may only be donated directly to one of our stores:
- Fish tanks
- Snow skis and boots
- Roller blades and roller skates
- Rugs over 5 feet long
- Exercise and sports equipment
- Lava lamps
Where can I take my stuff instead?
See the lists below for sites that can assist you in finding a place to dispose of or donate the materials we can’t accept:
Alameda County
Canned and Non-Perishable Food:
Alameda County Community Food Bank
(510) 635-3663
7900 Edgewater Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Livermore Sanitation
Up to three pick-ups per year for Alameda County residents
925-449-7300
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
(510) 777-1447
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
Large Furniture:
Habitat for Humanity
(510) 777-1447
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
Out of The Closet
(510) 251-8671
238 E 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
Large exercise equipment:
Habitat for Humanity
(510) 777-1447
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
Medical equipment and supplies:
ReCares (only open on Fridays)
(510) 251-2273
2619 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
Insight Housing
(510) 459-3334
2855 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Covenant House Oakland
(510) 379-1010
200 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94607
For additional information and resources, visit https://resource.stopwaste.org/
Contra Costa County
Canned and non-perishable food:
Food Bank Contra Costa & Solano
(925) 676-7543
4010 Nelson Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
North Creek Church
(925) 210-9036
2303 Ignacio Valley Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Republic Services Bulky Item Pickup
Up to two pick-ups per year for Contra Costa County residents
(925) 685-4711
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
(510) 777-1447
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA
Large Furniture:
Make It Home
(415) 377-3576
1271 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA
Rescued Treasures
(925) 937-3201
1270-I Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA
Hospice Thrift Shop
(925) 947-1064
1345-A Newell Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA
Medical equipment and supplies:
Independent Living Resources
(9250 363-7293
1850 Gateway Blvd
Concord, 94520
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
Trinity Center
(925) 949-8712
1888 Trinity Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
For additional information and resources, visit https://resource.stopwaste.org/
Marin County
Canned and Non-Perishable Food:
SF Marin Food Bank
(415) 883-1302
2550 Kerner Boulevard
San Rafael, CA 94901
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Marin Resource Recovery Center
(415) 485-5647
565 Jacoby St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Marin Resource Recovery Center
(415) 485-5647
565 Jacoby St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Large Furniture:
Make It Home
(415) 578-3205
5800 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA 94903
Mt. Carmel Thrift Shop
(415) 388-4332
45 Lovell Avenue
Mill Valley, CA
Hospice Hodgepodge
(415) 459-4686
910 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA
Large exercise equipment:
Make It Home
(415) 578-3205
5800 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA 94903
Medical equipment and supplies:
Marin Center for Independent Living
(415) 459-6245
710 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
New Beginnings Center
415-382-3363
1399 N. Hamilton Parkway
Novato, CA 94949
Jonathan’s Place
(415) 457-9651
190 Mill St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
For additional information and resources, visit https://zerowastemarin.org/residents/recycling-disposal-reuse-guide/
San Francisco County
Canned and Non-Perishable Food:
SF Marin Food Bank
(415) 824-3663
900 Pennsylvania Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Recology Bulky Item Pickup
One per year, SF Residents only
(415) 330-1300 or
(415) 626-4000
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Building Resources
(415) 285-7814
701 Amador Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Large Furniture:
Community Thrift
(415) 861-4910
623 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Out of The Closet
(415) 558-7176
1295 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Large exercise equipment:
Out of The Closet
(415) 558-7176
1295 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Medical equipment and supplies:
ReCares (only open on Thursdays)
(415) 487-5405
63 Dorland St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
Homeless Prenatal Program
(415) 546-6756
2500 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Safe & Sound Bayview
(415) 694- 5840
3450 3rd Street, Building 2, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94124
For additional information and resources, visit https://sfrecycles.org/
San Mateo County
Canned and Non-Perishable Food:
Second Harvest Food Bank
(650) 610-0800
1051 Bing Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Recology Bulky Item Pickup
Up to two pick-ups per year for San Mateo County residents
(650) 595.3900
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Habitat for Humanity
(925) 826-5465
1608 Las Plumas Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
Large Furniture:
Thrift Center Thrift Store
(650) 593-1082
1060 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070
Medical equipment and supplies:
Independence Center for People with Disabilities
(650) 645-1780
2001 Winward Way, Ste 103
San Mateo, CA 94404
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
Samaritan House
(650) 347-3648
4031 Pacific Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94403
Redwood Family House
(650) 364-8264
110 Locust St.
Redwood City, CA 94061
For additional information and resources, visit https://www.recyclestuff.org/
Solano County
Canned and Non-Perishable Food:
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
707-421-9777
2370 N Watney Way
Fairfield, CA 94533
Mattresses, box springs, mattress toppers, and pillows:
Recology Solano County
(707) 448-2945
Building material, large appliances, and light fixtures:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
707-863-0692
104 Commerce Court
Fairfield, CA 94534
Large Furniture:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
707-863-0692
104 Commerce Court
Fairfield, CA 94534
Opportunity House
(707) 446-6246
107 Peabody Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Large exercise equipment:
Opportunity House
(707) 446-6246
107 Peabody Road
Vacaville, CA 95687
Medical equipment and supplies:
Independent Living Resources Fairfield
(707) 435-8174
450 Chadbourne Road, Ste C
Fairfield, CA 94534
Unopened lotions, shampoo, and personal care items:
Opportunity House Shelter
(707) 447-1988
267 Bennett Hill Ct
Vacaville, CA 95688
For additional information and resources, visit https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/planning/solano_county_recycling/recycling_guide