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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Atascadero, CA

4 of the 11 thrift stores we list in Atascadero have donation drop-off.

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.

  1. Gatherings Thrift

    5660 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422-3314

    Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5:30pm

    Accepts donationsPickup service
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  2. Village Thrift II

    8681 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422-5329

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  3. Meade Canine Resale Group

    4303 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422-2567

    Accepts donations
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  4. Goodwill

    8310 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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Call ahead if you have furniture or electronics. Most thrift stores gladly take clothing, housewares, and books anytime, but bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and electronics are often restricted, seasonal, or require a scheduled drop-off.

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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.