5 Items Thrift Stores Usually Reject—and the Best Ways to Get Rid of Them
Dropping off a few donation bags at the thrift store can feel invigorating. You just got rid of a pile of clutter, and suddenly, all that junk is not your problem anymore. However, many donated items never actually make it onto the sales floor. At best, they create additional disposal costs for already overwhelmed nonprofit organizations, and at worst, they pose major safety risks.
That does not necessarily mean those items belong in the trash, though. We asked professional organizers which donations thrift stores most commonly reject, along with the best ways to safely and responsibly get rid of them instead.