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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Hayward, CA

5 of the 14 thrift stores we list in Hayward 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. Eco Thrift Hayward

    25891 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544-2530

    Accepts donationsFurnitureOnline store
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  2. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center

    1027 A St, Hayward, CA 94541

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
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  3. Goodwill Store & Donation Center

    21994 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  4. Treasure Chest Thrift Shop

    275 Goodwin St, Hayward, CA 94544-3411

    Wed & Fri 10am-3pm

    Accepts donations
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  1. Goodwill

    20806 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

    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.