Before you drop off that “gently used” item at Goodwill, maybe double-check what’s actually welcome. Because a Goodwill in Tucson had to be evacuated over the weekend after someone donated a novelty GRENADE. 💣😳
Good news: it wasn’t real, and no one was ever in danger.
Bad news: this is why Goodwill has a very specific “please don’t” list.
Now a list is going viral of weird things Goodwill wishes people would stop donating — and it’s surprising they even need to say some of these out loud.
Here are 15 things Goodwill does NOT want showing up at the donation dock:
1️⃣ Broken stuff
If it doesn’t work, Goodwill doesn’t want to “figure it out.” 🔧❌
2️⃣ Wet stuff
We have questions. Mainly: why is it wet? 💦🤢
3️⃣ Bowling balls
Apparently thrift-store bowling leagues are not a thing. 🎳🙅♂️
4️⃣ Chemicals and paint
No one wants mystery liquids in reused cans. ☣️🎨
5️⃣ Carpeting
Used carpet is… a hard pass. 🧼😬
6️⃣ Water beds
Welcome to 1989. Please turn around and leave. 🛏️🌊
7️⃣ Hot tubs
Goodwill is not Costco. ♨️🚫
8️⃣ Construction materials
That leftover drywall is not a “donation.” 🧱😐
9️⃣ Office cubicles
Yes, people have tried. No, that’s not okay. 🏢🙃
🔟 Tires
Goodwill is not a garage. 🛞❌
1️⃣1️⃣ Built-in appliances
Dishwashers, ovens, etc. If it’s attached to your house, it stays there. 🍽️🚫
1️⃣2️⃣ Propane tanks
Nothing says “danger” like flammable donations. 🔥😳
1️⃣3️⃣ Scuba oxygen tanks
Unless you’re donating the ocean too, no thanks. 🤿🚫
1️⃣4️⃣ Encyclopedias
The internet called. It won. 📚💻
1️⃣5️⃣ Old newspapers
Yesterday’s news… literally. 📰😴
So next time you’re loading up the trunk, remember: Goodwill loves donations — just not your trash, hazards, or unexploded explosives.
And please… no more fake grenades. 😅💣
