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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Ithaca, NY

5 of the 6 thrift stores we list in Ithaca 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. Mimi's Attic

    401 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850-5120

    Accepts donationsFurnitureOnline store
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  2. Thrifty Shopper

    376 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850-5115

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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  3. Goodwill

    723 S. Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

    Accepts donationsFurnitureOnline store
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  4. Mama Goose

    609 W Clinton St, Ithaca, NY 14850-5255

    Accepts donations
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  5. SewGreen

    112 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850-5382

    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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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.