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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Costa Mesa, CA

4 of the 18 thrift stores we list in Costa Mesa 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. Goodwill of Orange County

    620 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2716

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store
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  2. The Salvation Army Thrift Store

    2126 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

    Accepts donationsPickup serviceOnline store
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  3. BOOKOFF Costa Mesa Store

    2955 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3912

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  4. Goodwill

    88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    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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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.