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Thrift Items

We are unable to process the following list of items due to environmental concerns, expensive landfill costs, our inability to make repairs or our inability to lift the item.

  • Window air conditioners, water heaters, water softeners

  • Built-in appliances or any appliance needing repair and/or with rust or mold

  • Gas appliances

  • Appliances must be clean and plugged in.

  • Built-in bookcases or cabinets

  • Car batteries, used car parts, or tires

  • Chemicals of any kind, including paint or pesticides

  • Console TVs, console stereos, and TVs 24” wide or larger, Projection TVs

  • Large exercise equipment

  • Car Seats, Cribs—anything that could be a safety issue

  • Item that is ripped, worn, discolored, has stains/soiling, odors, tears, animal hair, scratches, peeling, cracking, rust, grease, weak springs or any structural damage which require repair

  • Pianos, organs

  • Single kitchen or dining chair

  • Glass top tables, unframed mirrors

  • Stuffed animals and pet toys

  • Large desks and/or hutches, computer desks, roll-top, wall units, entertainment centers

  • China cabinets

  • Sinks or toilets (commodes are OK)

  • Wall-to-wall carpet, padding, foam

  • Window blinds, draperies, or rods

  • Cassette tapes, VHS tapes (CDs, DVDs, are OK)

  • Printers

  • Mattresses/box springs

  • Beds, sofa beds

  • Electric bed frames

  • Bed pillows

  • Sewing machine cabinet without machine

  • Pre-installed light fixtures, fluorescent bulbs

  • Encyclopedia, magazines, textbooks

  • Other: disassembled or particle board furniture, incomplete items

  • Large holiday items “in season” only

  • Christmas items, including Christmas trees IN BOX accepted Oct-Jan

  • All small items need to be secured in boxes or bags.  Please tie bags and do not overfill boxes.

If you have any questions or are in need of special pick-up arrangements for heavier items please contact Carol at: cward@srmission.org

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