A store's "thrift store" category on Google doesn't tell you whether it actually takes donations — some are consignment-only, some fund a specific charity and only want certain items, and some have stopped accepting drop-offs altogether. Every thrift store on this page has its donation policy confirmed on the store's own website, not assumed from the category.
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Brindlee Mtn Way Thrift Store & Donation Center
597 S Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab, AL 35016
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm; Sun closed
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Caring Heart Thrift Store and Outreach
165 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016-1235
Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
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Goodwill Store & Donation Center
163 N Brindlee Mountain Pkwy, Arab, AL 35016-1317
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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations near Arab
- Birmingham18
- Huntsville15
- Mobile14
- Madison9
- Montgomery9
- Dothan8
- Decatur7
- Auburn5
Good to know
Do thrift stores give tax receipts for donations?
Nonprofit-run thrift stores — Goodwill, Salvation Army, and similar charity operations — typically hand out a blank donation receipt you fill in yourself for tax purposes, since IRS rules require the donor, not the charity, to estimate the value. For-profit resale shops usually don't offer receipts since donations aren't tax-deductible there.
What items do thrift stores not accept?
Most won't take items that are stained, broken, recalled, or missing safety parts — think damaged furniture, expired car seats, or exposed electrical cords. Many also decline mattresses, box springs, and old CRT televisions due to disposal costs or local regulations.