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Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Lancaster, OH

4 of the 14 thrift stores we list in Lancaster 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. The Salvation Army Thrift Store

    123 E Hubert Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130-4645

    Mon-Sat 9am-6pm

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
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  2. Lancaster ReStore

    707 Slocum St, Lancaster, OH 43130-2456

    monday thru friday 9am - 5pm

    Accepts donations
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  3. Bargain Boutique

    1724 E Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130

    Accepts donations
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  4. Goodwill

    505 W. Fair Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

    Accepts donationsOnline store
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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.