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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Santa Monica, CA

4 of the 11 thrift stores we list in Santa Monica 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. St Matthews Thrift Shop

    2812 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405-4010

    11 am – 5 pm tuesday – sunday

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  2. American Cancer Society Discovery Shop - Santa Monica, Ca

    920 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1812

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  3. The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center

    1658 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    Accepts donationsPickup service
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  4. Assistance League Thrift Shop

    1453 15th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

    thursday, friday, and saturday 11 am - 3 pm

    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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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.