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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Novato, CA

4 of the 5 thrift stores we list in Novato 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. Flipside Thrift Novato

    881 Olive Ave, Novato, CA 94945-2455

    Mon-Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  2. Picks and Treasures

    33 Hamilton Dr, Novato, CA 94949-5620

    Tue-Sun 10am-4pm

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  3. Goodwill Store and Donation Center

    936 7th St, Novato, CA 94945-3000

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  4. Goodwill

    936 7th Street, Novato, CA 94945

    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.