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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in San Marcos, CA

3 of the 5 thrift stores we list in San Marcos 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. CRC San Marcos Resale Store

    210 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078-2302

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  2. Kind Threads

    251 North City Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078-4396

    tuesday - saturday, 10am - 6 pm

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  3. Straight From the Heart Resale

    839 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078

    Accepts donations
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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.