Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation for taking time to support our mission with good quality donations. Unfortunately, due to the rising costs of waste disposal and safety concerns, we must decline certain low turnover items and items in need of repair. Below is a list of unacceptable items. One of the many things that make Goodwill Industries so exciting is the variety of donations available for sale to the public. This list is to be used as a guide to protect both you and Goodwill. All items listed below are subject to acceptance based on Goodwill management's discretion. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Unacceptable Items

• Automotive parts.
  
• Baby/Infant furniture and large toys. Due to controls determined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these items will be accepted based on management approval.
  
• Bed frames are accepted only if combined with a bedroom set.
  
• Bed springs.
  
• Brick, concrete or stone.
  
• Bunk beds/water beds.
  
• Christmas trees (artificial only) are accepted seasonally, October - December.
  
• Fuel cans.
  
• Furniture in need of extreme repair or soiled.
  
• Food.
  
• Hospital beds,
  
• Hot water heaters.
  
• Items fueled by propane or kerosene.
  
• Large appliances - refrigerators, washers, dryers, ect.
  
• Large metal desks.
  
• Organs and pianos.
  
• Scrap lumber.
  
• Sewing machines in sewing tables.
  
• Stereo consoles.
  
• Stripped televisions, stripped floor model televisions, stripped vcr's.
  
• Tires (of any kind).
  
• Trash compactors.
  
• Used toilets, sinks, shower stalls, tubs or plumbing pipes.
  
• Windows or doors.
  
• Opened paint cans.
  
• Home made tapes and videos.
  
• Used mattresses and pillows.