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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Chula Vista, CA

3 of the 12 thrift stores we list in Chula Vista 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. Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center

    405 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Mon 10am-1pm, Wed 10am-1pm, Fri 10am-1pm, Mon 10am-7pm, Tue 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store
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  2. Veterans Thrift Store

    881 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911-1125

    Accepts donationsPickup service
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  3. The Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center

    366 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910-3579

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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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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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.