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| Boilerpipe Text | What does Goodwill Accept? Â
Goodwill store and donation centers in Greater Milwaukee and Chicago accept a wide variety of items, including:
Vehicles—We accept donations of vehicles and boats in all conditions
Clothing
Shoes and boots
Jewelry
Hats, gloves, mittens and scarvesÂ
Books
Records
CDs and DVDs
Laptops
Pots and pans
Glassware and dishes
Utensils and serving ware
Small kitchen appliances
Home decor
Artwork
Lamps
Games and toys
Sporting goods
Hand tools and small power tools
Linens, curtains, blankets and sheets
Flat screen TVs and monitors (no CRTs)Â
CPUsÂ
Hard drives
VCRs and DVD players
Household items
Donate your vehicle to Goodwill
Â
Find a store and donation center near you
What is my donation worth?Â
Use our handy
Value Guide
to help you determine your donation’s fair market value.Â
Will Goodwill pick up my donation?Â
There are three ways to schedule donation pick ups.Â
Through a partnership with
Careasy
, Goodwill will pick up vehicle donations
Corporate partners
can schedule donations directly with us.
Donors interested in donation pick up at their home can
schedule a pick up
with one of our donation pick up partners.
Items Goodwill does not acceptÂ
It's hard to say "no thank you" to a donation when those donations help to fund Goodwill programs. However, we do need to refuse some items for being non-recyclable or containing hazardous materials. Other times, the item must be refused because it costs more to transport, repair or refurbish than it can be sold for in our stores. Our donation attendants are trained to know what we can and cannot accept and will help guide you to other possibilities for donations we cannot use.
Although we cannot accept certain items directly, our
donation pick up partners
allow you to include items such as furniture in your scheduled donation pick up. Our partners will donate these items to other local nonprofits and the rest of your donation will support Goodwill job training and placement programs. Items we are unable to accept include:
Large exercise equipmentÂ
Chairs, stools, or couches
Mattresses or bed framesÂ
Desks or office furniture
TablesÂ
Dressers or bookcases
Pianos or organs
CRT TVs
Household chemical items and cleansers, including pesticides, paint, paint thinner and aerosols
Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead-acid batteries, additives, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, etc.Â
Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, trash compactors, water heaters, large console stereos, freon-based appliances, etc.Â
Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, nail polish remover, shaving cream, hairsprays, or shaversÂ
Fragrance items
Carpet or carpet paddingÂ
Plumbing fixtures or building materialsÂ
Traditional recyclables such as glass, newsprint, office paper, cardboard, plastics, magazines, junk mail, etc.Â
Weapons such as guns, bows and arrows, ammunition, etc.Â
Cribs, car seats, walkers or other products that do not meet the current safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recalled items.Â
Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.
Nov 28, 2025
Thomas | How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills
See how Goodwill’s THRIVE and Supported Employment programs helped Thomas build confidence, improve communication and secure meaningful work.
Read More
Thomas | How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills
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Wisconsin
Workforce Development
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Nov 14, 2025
Cynthia | How Free Job Search Support at Goodwill Led to Stability
Cynthia found long-term employment with support from Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers. Learn how free career coaching can help you build a new future.
Read More
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Success Stories
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Read More
PTSD and Reasonable Accommodations at Work
Employer Resources
IPS
Mental Health Toolkit
Apr 14, 2025
Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
Read More
Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Program Participant Stories
Workforce Development
Illinois
Apr 04, 2025
Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
When Litzi joined the Empower Youth program, she felt lost. Thanks to the Empower Youth program, she has achieved both her CNA and CPR certifications and is now a patient care technician.
Read More
Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
Program Participant Stories
Workforce Development
Youth Programs
Illinois
Feb 19, 2025
Ricky | Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
Although Ricky has been employed for several years, he wanted to work on his communication, reading and writing skills. Goodwill’s THRIVE program helped him achieve his goals.
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# What does Goodwill Accept?
Goodwill store and donation centers in Greater Milwaukee and Chicago accept a wide variety of items, including:
- Vehicles—We accept donations of vehicles and boats in all conditions
- Clothing
- Shoes and boots
- Jewelry
- Hats, gloves, mittens and scarves
- Books
- Records
- CDs and DVDs
- Laptops
- Pots and pans
- Glassware and dishes
- Utensils and serving ware
- Small kitchen appliances
- Home decor
- Artwork
- Lamps
- Games and toys
- Sporting goods
- Hand tools and small power tools
- Linens, curtains, blankets and sheets
- Flat screen TVs and monitors (no CRTs)
- CPUs
- Hard drives
- VCRs and DVD players
- Household items
[Donate your vehicle to Goodwill](https://goodwillsew.careasy.org/home.html) [Find a store and donation center near you](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/locations)
#
## What is my donation worth?
Use our handy [Value Guide](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/docs/default-source/donations/ret26006_goodwillgreatermc_doanted_value_guide.pdf?sfvrsn=41ca914_3) to help you determine your donation’s fair market value.
## Will Goodwill pick up my donation?
There are three ways to schedule donation pick ups.
- Through a partnership with [Careasy](https://goodwillsew.careasy.org/home.html), Goodwill will pick up vehicle donations
- [Corporate partners](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/corporate-donations) can schedule donations directly with us.
- Donors interested in donation pick up at their home can [schedule a pick up](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/schedule-a-pickup) with one of our donation pick up partners.
## Items Goodwill does not accept
It's hard to say "no thank you" to a donation when those donations help to fund Goodwill programs. However, we do need to refuse some items for being non-recyclable or containing hazardous materials. Other times, the item must be refused because it costs more to transport, repair or refurbish than it can be sold for in our stores. Our donation attendants are trained to know what we can and cannot accept and will help guide you to other possibilities for donations we cannot use.
Although we cannot accept certain items directly, our [donation pick up partners](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/schedule-a-pickup) allow you to include items such as furniture in your scheduled donation pick up. Our partners will donate these items to other local nonprofits and the rest of your donation will support Goodwill job training and placement programs. Items we are unable to accept include:
- Large exercise equipment
- Chairs, stools, or couches
- Mattresses or bed frames
- Desks or office furniture
- Tables
- Dressers or bookcases
- Pianos or organs
- CRT TVs
- Household chemical items and cleansers, including pesticides, paint, paint thinner and aerosols
- Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead-acid batteries, additives, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, etc.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, trash compactors, water heaters, large console stereos, freon-based appliances, etc.
- Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, nail polish remover, shaving cream, hairsprays, or shavers
- Fragrance items
- Carpet or carpet padding
- Plumbing fixtures or building materials
- Traditional recyclables such as glass, newsprint, office paper, cardboard, plastics, magazines, junk mail, etc.
- Weapons such as guns, bows and arrows, ammunition, etc.
- Cribs, car seats, walkers or other products that do not meet the current safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recalled items.
### Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.

Nov 28, 2025
### Thomas \| How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills
See how Goodwill’s THRIVE and Supported Employment programs helped Thomas build confidence, improve communication and secure meaningful work.
Read More [Thomas \| How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/12/05/thomas---how-goodwill-helped-with-building-confidence--independence-and-job-skills)
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### Cynthia \| How Free Job Search Support at Goodwill Led to Stability
Cynthia found long-term employment with support from Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers. Learn how free career coaching can help you build a new future.
Read More [Cynthia \| How Free Job Search Support at Goodwill Led to Stability](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/11/14/cynthia---how-free-job-search-support-at-goodwill-led-to-stability)
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### PTSD and Reasonable Accommodations at Work
PTSD is a mental health condition caused by experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can occur in anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Learn what employers can do to help employees experiencing PTSD in the workplace.
Read More [PTSD and Reasonable Accommodations at Work](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/10/23/ptsd-and-reasonable-accommodations-at-work)
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### Natasha \| Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
Read More [Natasha \| Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/04/14/natasha---getting-a-second-chance-at-a-health-care-career)
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### Ricky \| Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
Although Ricky has been employed for several years, he wanted to work on his communication, reading and writing skills. Goodwill’s THRIVE program helped him achieve his goals.
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| Readable Markdown | ## What does Goodwill Accept?
Goodwill store and donation centers in Greater Milwaukee and Chicago accept a wide variety of items, including:
- Vehicles—We accept donations of vehicles and boats in all conditions
- Clothing
- Shoes and boots
- Jewelry
- Hats, gloves, mittens and scarves
- Books
- Records
- CDs and DVDs
- Laptops
- Pots and pans
- Glassware and dishes
- Utensils and serving ware
- Small kitchen appliances
- Home decor
- Artwork
- Lamps
- Games and toys
- Sporting goods
- Hand tools and small power tools
- Linens, curtains, blankets and sheets
- Flat screen TVs and monitors (no CRTs)
- CPUs
- Hard drives
- VCRs and DVD players
- Household items
[Donate your vehicle to Goodwill](https://goodwillsew.careasy.org/home.html) [Find a store and donation center near you](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/locations)
## What is my donation worth?
Use our handy [Value Guide](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/docs/default-source/donations/ret26006_goodwillgreatermc_doanted_value_guide.pdf?sfvrsn=41ca914_3) to help you determine your donation’s fair market value.
## Will Goodwill pick up my donation?
There are three ways to schedule donation pick ups.
- Through a partnership with [Careasy](https://goodwillsew.careasy.org/home.html), Goodwill will pick up vehicle donations
- [Corporate partners](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/corporate-donations) can schedule donations directly with us.
- Donors interested in donation pick up at their home can [schedule a pick up](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/schedule-a-pickup) with one of our donation pick up partners.
## Items Goodwill does not accept
It's hard to say "no thank you" to a donation when those donations help to fund Goodwill programs. However, we do need to refuse some items for being non-recyclable or containing hazardous materials. Other times, the item must be refused because it costs more to transport, repair or refurbish than it can be sold for in our stores. Our donation attendants are trained to know what we can and cannot accept and will help guide you to other possibilities for donations we cannot use.
Although we cannot accept certain items directly, our [donation pick up partners](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/donate/schedule-a-pickup) allow you to include items such as furniture in your scheduled donation pick up. Our partners will donate these items to other local nonprofits and the rest of your donation will support Goodwill job training and placement programs. Items we are unable to accept include:
- Large exercise equipment
- Chairs, stools, or couches
- Mattresses or bed frames
- Desks or office furniture
- Tables
- Dressers or bookcases
- Pianos or organs
- CRT TVs
- Household chemical items and cleansers, including pesticides, paint, paint thinner and aerosols
- Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead-acid batteries, additives, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, etc.
- Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, trash compactors, water heaters, large console stereos, freon-based appliances, etc.
- Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, nail polish remover, shaving cream, hairsprays, or shavers
- Fragrance items
- Carpet or carpet padding
- Plumbing fixtures or building materials
- Traditional recyclables such as glass, newsprint, office paper, cardboard, plastics, magazines, junk mail, etc.
- Weapons such as guns, bows and arrows, ammunition, etc.
- Cribs, car seats, walkers or other products that do not meet the current safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recalled items.
Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life.

Nov 28, 2025
### Thomas \| How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills
See how Goodwill’s THRIVE and Supported Employment programs helped Thomas build confidence, improve communication and secure meaningful work.
Read More [Thomas \| How Goodwill Helped with Building Confidence, Independence and Job Skills](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/12/05/thomas---how-goodwill-helped-with-building-confidence--independence-and-job-skills)
- Program Participant Stories
- Wisconsin
- Workforce Development
- Day Services

Nov 14, 2025
### Cynthia \| How Free Job Search Support at Goodwill Led to Stability
Cynthia found long-term employment with support from Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers. Learn how free career coaching can help you build a new future.
Read More [Cynthia \| How Free Job Search Support at Goodwill Led to Stability](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/11/14/cynthia---how-free-job-search-support-at-goodwill-led-to-stability)
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Oct 23, 2025
### PTSD and Reasonable Accommodations at Work
PTSD is a mental health condition caused by experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can occur in anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Learn what employers can do to help employees experiencing PTSD in the workplace.
Read More [PTSD and Reasonable Accommodations at Work](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/10/23/ptsd-and-reasonable-accommodations-at-work)
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Apr 14, 2025
### Natasha \| Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
Read More [Natasha \| Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/04/14/natasha---getting-a-second-chance-at-a-health-care-career)
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Apr 04, 2025
### Litzi \| Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
When Litzi joined the Empower Youth program, she felt lost. Thanks to the Empower Youth program, she has achieved both her CNA and CPR certifications and is now a patient care technician.
Read More [Litzi \| Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/04/04/litzi---achieving-cna-certification-through-empower-youth)
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Feb 19, 2025
### Ricky \| Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
Although Ricky has been employed for several years, he wanted to work on his communication, reading and writing skills. Goodwill’s THRIVE program helped him achieve his goals.
Read More [Ricky \| Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services](https://www.goodwillgreatermc.org/our-mission/latest-info/blog-detail/blog/2025/02/19/ricky-thriving-through-goodwill-adult-day-services)
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