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.
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Goodwill Store & Donation Center
2536 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-3123
Hours: 9 AM-9 PM
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American Cancer Society Discovery Shop -walnut Creek, Ca
1538 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-4117
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Rescued Treasures Community
1270 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Leftovers Thrift Shop
2281 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595-1631
Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm
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The Garret Thrift Shop
1530 3rd Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2605
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Savers
1997 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations near Walnut Creek
- Los Angeles35
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- San Jose26
- Bakersfield18
- San Francisco17
- Fresno13
- Sacramento11
- Anaheim10
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.