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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Columbus, GA

4 of the 18 thrift stores we list in Columbus 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 from the store's own site or posted signage, not assumed from the category.

Goodwill Accepts donationsOnline store

2601 Cross Country Dr, Columbus, GA 31906-1801

+17063244366 Website Directions

Goodwill Accepts donationsOnline store

7600 Schomburg Road Suite L, Columbus, GA 31909

Website Directions

Salvation Army Thrift Store Accepts donationsFurniture

615 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904-6201

🕒 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

+17063220482 Website Directions

Twice Blessed Thrift Store Accepts donationsFurniture

1973 Torch Hill Rd, Columbus, GA 31903-2735

🕒 Mon-Thu 9am-1pm

+17062212511 Website Directions

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.