Goodwill Store

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

Yesterday we happened to drive past a Goodwill Store. The store was not open. Philadelphia still has many restrictions, so not sure when Goodwill will be allowed to open.

There were about 10 huge cardboard containers outside the back of the store. I bet they were at least 6 feet tall. Everyone of the cardboard containers were filled with what looked like clothing. Since they were outside exposed to the elements, I am guessing that nothing in the containers were of value to Goodwill.

I have no idea how long those containers were there. But I was shocked one store generated that much refuse, just in clothing.

software · ‎06-08-2016

My local Goodwill store is a garbage dump, quit shopping there years ago.

The items they sell belong in a dumpster - stained clothing, broken furniture.

I guess someone is buying because they are still open

@drizzellla wrote:
Yesterday we happened to drive past a Goodwill Store. The store was not open. Philadelphia still has many restrictions, so not sure when Goodwill will be allowed to open.

There were about 10 huge cardboard containers outside the back of the store. I bet they were at least 6 feet tall. Everyone of the cardboard containers were filled with what looked like clothing. Since they were outside exposed to the elements, I am guessing that nothing in the containers were of value to Goodwill.

I have no idea how long those containers were there. But I was shocked one store generated that much refuse, just in clothing.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

On TV have seen an advertisement saying.....clothing that can't be resold - they bundle and sell to industry that turns them in to cleaning rags and other industrial purposes.

I would assume boxes you saw had been sorted and waiting for pick-up truck.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@drizzellla wrote:
Yesterday we happened to drive past a Goodwill Store. The store was not open. Philadelphia still has many restrictions, so not sure when Goodwill will be allowed to open.

There were about 10 huge cardboard containers outside the back of the store. I bet they were at least 6 feet tall. Everyone of the cardboard containers were filled with what looked like clothing. Since they were outside exposed to the elements, I am guessing that nothing in the containers were of value to Goodwill.

I have no idea how long those containers were there. But I was shocked one store generated that much refuse, just in clothing.

@drizzellla The store doesn't generate refuse. We do.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@drizzellla Color me NOT surprised at all. For several years now, the thrift stores have been receiving far more than they can sell or even give away.

With so many confined to home for the past few months, I'd assume the few places accepting donations have more than usual.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I dropped off several boxes a few weeks ago. Ours had those large cardboard bins and it was to separate the donations by category (clothing, kitchen, home decor, etc.).

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
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Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@drizzellla"here were about 10 huge cardboard containers outside the back of the store."

What were you doing in the back of a Goodwill store in Philly?

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

I am waiting to donate items. I have requested the Salvation Army to notify me when they start picking up donations.

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

My local Goodwill Store has been criticized over the years of their handling of donations. Many posts about people dropping item off (breakable items) and seeing them tossed into large bins and hearing them break. I stopped donating to them. I now donate to a local animal rescue. I recently donated our old living room set and some clothing. I plan to donate some blankets and sheets for their shelters and some more clothing for their new donation store.

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

They have closed all of the Goodwill Donation Xpress locations in our area for good.

We have another Goodwill store by our house with the donation drop off. I used it a few weeks ago when they re-opened. At least here, they don't touch anything themselves and you must separate out your items to put in large dumpster-size containers and throw them in yourself.