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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Alpena, MI

4 of the 5 thrift stores we list in Alpena 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. Goodwill Northern Michigan – Alpena

    1201 N Bagley St, Alpena, MI 49707-8101

    Accepts donationsPickup serviceOnline store
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  2. The Salvation Army Thrift Store

    2323 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707

    Accepts donationsPickup service
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  3. Salvation Army Center - Alpena Corps

    722 N Second Ave, Alpena, MI 49707-2230

    9am-4pm

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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  4. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

    2635 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707

    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.