Donating to Goodwill or other thrift stores is often seen as a win-win: you declutter your home and help someone else in the process. But the truth is, not everything you drop off at your local donation center is actually useful or even safe for them to accept. Some well-meaning items end up costing charities money to dispose of, creating liability issues, or taking up precious space on limited shelves.
Knowing what not to give is just as important as knowing what to donate. Whether you’re downsizing, spring cleaning, or helping a relative with an estate, these are ten things you should never give to Goodwill.
