To help you determine your donations fair market value Goodwill is happy to provide a “Value Guide” that offers average prices in our stores for items in good condition.

Goodwill is also happy to provide you with the IRS Guidelines for the Value of Donated Goods.

Why should I donate to my local Goodwill?

Goodwill Stores are linked to a great cause -- about 85 percent of Goodwill's revenues go directly into employment and training programs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment!

What type of items does Goodwill accept?

new and gently used clothing and linens,
shoes, boots, skates, slippers
household items, dishes, glassware, kitchen utensils, lamps, and small appliances
toys, games, and sporting goods
books, CD’s, videos, DVD’s, and computer software
jewelry, purses, and belts
working electronics including TV’s, VCR’s, and stereo’s

*Our Kishwaukee location and our home pickup service will also accept home appliances, and furniture in good condition.

Are there any items you can’t accept?

tires and car batteries
chemicals of any kind including paint, gasoline, antifreeze, pesticides, and oil
magazines, textbooks, and encyclopedias
soiled or stained mattresses and box springs, waterbeds
non working electronics, console TV’s or stereos
any type of computer equipment
carpeting
personal care items (unless unopened)
weapons or ammunition
built in appliances
exercise equipment, except bikes

Where can I make a donation?

Donations are accepted at all of our stores.
Please call the store, for their donation hours.

How can I donate my vehicle or boat?

To donate a vehicle, please call 1-815-965-0369.

Does Goodwill do home pickups?

Goodwill does offer home pickup, in a limited area, for large items or large quantities of items.

To see if we service your area, and schedule a home pickup call 1-815-965-0369.

Will there be someone there to unload my items for me?

Goodwill staffs it donation centers to assist donors in unloading their vehicles.

Can I get a receipt for tax purposes?

We will be happy to provide you with a receipt.  Under the new tax law it is the donor’s responsibility to make a detailed, itemized list of every item donated, and its fair value. By law Goodwill can not tell you what your donated items are worth.