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Every donation stays local, empowering people to start their careers right here in O.C.

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Being sustainable and maintaining a green life outlook are built into our DNA. We maximize each donation received to preserve value and prevent items from ending in landfills.
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92% of all goods entrusted to Goodwill remain out of landfills
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Your donation’s footprint.

Creating possibilities that benefit all of us.

Tax savings

Claim tax deductions for your donated items.

Community

Provide transformative opportunities for OC residents.

Environment

Reduce waste and conserve our natural resources for future generations.

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Calculate your impact.

Select a category and enter the quantity of your donations below to see your impact.

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Purse
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Desktop Computer
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Stereo
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Microwave
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Small Appliances
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Lamp
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Video Game
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DVD/CD
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Book
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VHS Tape
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Standard Sofa
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Dining Room Set
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Patio Set
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Dresser
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Recliner
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Entertainment Set
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End Table
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Coffee Table
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Computer Desk
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Bike
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6 Piece Dish Set
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Framed Art Work
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Figurines
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Assorted Sporting Goods
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Pot/Pan
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Donation guidelines.

  • Items we can accept

Clothing and Accessories

All seasons of men’s, women’s, children’s and infants’ clothing, including shoes, handbags and accessories

Housewares

Including cookware, dishes, silverware, glassware, artwork and picture frames, luggage, blankets, toys, puzzles, books, etc.

Small Appliances

Including toasters, coffee pots, electric frying pans, irons, mixers, blenders and microwaves

Large Appliances (Corporate Campus only)

Refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers

Accepted only at our Santa Ana Corporate Campus Donation Center located at 410 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92703

Furniture (Store Locations & Mission Viejo Donation Warehouse Only; Unable to Accept Furniture at Remote Sites)

Antiques, bedroom furniture, chairs, dining tables, etc.

Mattresses in good condition are accepted only at our Santa Ana Corporate Campus Donation Center located at 410 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92703

Electronics (Anything with a Cord or Battery, Working or Not)

Including working and non-working televisions, computers, monitors, DVD players, radios, stereo systems and power tools
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  • Items we can’t accept

Select Household Items

Such as bed pillows, garage door openers, garbage disposals, sinks, toilets, doors, windows, wall cabinets, awnings, paneling or sliding doors

Outdoor Equipment

Swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, swing sets, gliders, porch swings or sandboxes

Hazardous Waste

Paint, insecticides, flammable chemicals, firearms or ammunition

Select Furniture
and Baby Items

Broken, soiled or damaged furniture; cribs, carriages, strollers, highchairs, bassinets, car seats, wardrobes or office furniture

Building Materials

Partitions, cubicles, room dividers, commercial or industrial equipment, building materials or unframed glass

Other

Auto parts, tires, auto seats, pet food, pet bedding, litter boxes or aquariums

Donate a vehicle.

Get a quick and easy tax deduction while your old car, van or truck provides new beginnings for our community members.

Call us at 800.324.8796 to start

Claim tax deductions.

All donations are tax deductible. Goodwill Industries of Orange County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN/tax ID number: 95-1644018). For assistance valuing donated items for tax purposes, reference our tax valuation guide.

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Goodwill Industries of Orange County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN/tax ID number: 95-1644018). 

Your gifts are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Locate an accidental donation.

If you donated an item unintentionally, we’ll make every effort to locate and return your goods. Please be aware that we typically process donations and place items for sale in less than 24 hours.
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Accidental Donation Form

Goodwill of Orange County accepts donations from more than one million generous donors like you annually. With this volume, at times an item may be donated by accident. If you have donated an item unintentionally, please fill out this form so that we may begin the process of locating your item(s).

We will make every effort to locate and return items donated by mistake. However, please note that our efficient staff is typically able to accept, process and place items for sale in our stores or online in less than 24 hours. If you have donated an item unintentionally, there is a better chance of recovery if reported promptly.

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