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Dumpster Guidelines

If possible, please bring helpers who can assist in tossing large and/or heavy items.

Examples of items NOT ALLOWED in the dumpsters:

  • Aerosol cans 

  • Animals

  • Antifreeze 

  • Any and all liquids, including flammable liquids 

  • Appliances, including microwaves 

  • Asbestos Barrels 

  • Batteries 

  • Chemical products 

  • Computers, including monitors 

  • Dirt/soil 

  • Fluorescent tubes 

  • Hazardous wastes of any other type not hereby listed 

  • Herbicides and pesticides 

  • Industrial waste 

  • Medical waste 

  • Motor oil, transmission oil, lubricating oil or hydraulic oil 

  • Oils contaminated or mixed with solvents,gasoline, etc. 

  • Oil filters | Paint (except completely dried latex paint cans, no liquids) 

  • Petroleum-contaminated soil/lead paint chips 

  • Propane tanks | Radioactive material 

  • Solvents 

  • Televisions 

  • Tires
     

GOODWILL DONATION GUIDELINES:

 

Due to our commitment to safety and the environment, government regulations, and the high cost of disposal, we are unable to accept certain items. To best support Goodwill’s mission and help us better serve the community, know before you go! Check out our can and cannot accept lists below.

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YES PLEASE! We gladly accept the following items in gently used, re-sellable condition:

  • Books and media 

  • Jewelry| Electronics (no televisions)

  • Computers (working or not) 

  • Antiques and collectibles

  • Shoes, belts and accessories

  • Clothing and linens 

  • Furniture Household décor

  • Lamps and light fixtures 

  • Musical instruments

  • Crafts and crafting supplies 

  • Housewares and small appliances

  • Sporting goods, games, toys and bikes 

  • Exercise equipment and accessories

  • Hand tools and small power tools 

  • Gardening and lawn care equipment

  • Pet accessories and supplies | Vehicles

 

NO THANK YOU!  We cannot accept the following items:

  • Televisions 

  • Broken, stained or worn furniture

  • Paint, cleaning supplies, or other hazardous materials

  • Mattresses, box springs, bed pillows, and water bed components

  • Construction materials, plumbing or building supplies 

  • Automobile parts/tires

  • Hot water heaters, water softeners, and furnaces 

  • Inoperable/damaged appliances

 

Here are a few tips to ensure your donation delivers the maximum value to your community:

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DO:

  • Separate clothing from household items in boxes or bags

  • Wash or dry-clean clothing. Keep shoes paired with a rubber band

  • Wrap breakable items in newspaper and place in boxes

  • Test electrical equipment (wrap cords around items) & battery-operated items

  • Include all pieces and parts to children’s games and toys

  • Clean computer hard drives of personal/business information and include the operating system

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DON’T:

  • Leave items unattended outside a donation center

  • Donate broken or soiled items

  • Examples of items NOT ALLOWED in the dumpsters:

    • Aerosol cans

    • Animals

    • Antifreeze 

    • Any and all liquids, Appliances, including microwaves 

    • Asbestos Barrels 

    • Batteries Computers, including monitors 

    • Dirt/soil 

    • Fluorescent tubes other type not hereby listed 

    • Herbicides and pesticides waste 

    • Motor oil, transmission oil, lubricating oil or hydraulic mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc. 

    • Oil filters 

    • Paint

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