Thrift Stores Accepting Donations in Appleton, WI

3 of the 13 thrift stores we list in Appleton 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.

AbleLight Thrift Shop Accepts donations

138 E Northland Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-2125

+19209971533 Website Directions

Habitat Restore East Accepts donationsPickup service

3000 E College Ave, Appleton, WI 54915-3251

+19208308400 Website Directions

St. Vincent De Paul Appleton College Ave. Accepts donationsFurniture

1924 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914-4611

19207391679 Website Directions

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.

Thrift Stores Accepting Donations near Appleton

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.