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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Independence, MO

4 of the 11 thrift stores we list in Independence 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. Red Racks DAV Thrift Store

    2341 S MO-291, Independence, MO 64057-1201

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
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  2. Thrift World

    3848 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055-3345

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  3. Rhea Lana's of Lee's Summit-Blue Springs

    18801 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  4. The Salvation Army

    1535 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055-1670

    Accepts donationsFurniture
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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.