Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Arlington Heights, IL
6 of the 12 thrift stores we list in Arlington Heights 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.
Community Threads Accepts donationsFurniture
250 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-3145
🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed (donations until 4:30pm)
Donation Drop Spot Accepts donations
960 W Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Lucille Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
1101 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4013
Robyns Nest Boutique Accepts donationsFurniture
14 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-1428
WINGS Resale Store Accepts donations
1302 N Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4306
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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.