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Goodwill (Berkeley) - Berkeley - 2058 University Ave
Goodwill (Berkeley)
2058 University Ave, Berkeley, California 94704
(510) 649-1287
Hours:
Store Hours Daily 10-7
Donation Hours Daily 10-5
Accepted list. Donors get extra love for pre-sorting their items before drop-off: clothing in one bag; shoes and accessories in another; household items in a third; electrical and e-waste in another; books get their own bag. Bag jewelry separately.
Textiles & goods go from retail stores to bins, boxes, & bales for aftermarket, wholesale & salvage sales. Salvage-quality textiles are sold for industrial applications like rag making, insulation or filler.
Electronics list. We process, repair or recycle parts from damaged electronics for resale through our Goodwill retail store locations and online marketplaces. Any items that do not pass our multi-point rigorous testing will be responsibly recycled with our certified R2 and e-steward certified recycling partner.
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| Air Mattress | Folded in box; no leaks |
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| Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials | New/gently used kits |
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| Audio & Visual Equipment - Working |
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| Balloons | New/unused packages |
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| Bicycle - Working |
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| Books - Children's |
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| Books - Hard Cover |
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| Books - Soft Cover |
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| Cables & Wires - Working |
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| Cameras & Camcorders - Working |
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| Cell Phones - Working |
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| Ceramics & Pottery - Working |
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| Christmas Lights - Working | In original packaging |
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| Christmas Trees - Artificial | Neatly packaged, in good, working condition. If it is electrical, lights must work |
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| Clocks & Watches - Working |
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| Clothes Hangers - Working | Not from dry-cleaners |
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| Clothing - Children's |
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| Clothing - Good Condition | Including scarves & belts |
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| Clothing - Maternity & Nursing |
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| Clothing - Poor Condition | Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing. |
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| Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition |
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| Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition | Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing. |
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| Collectibles |
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| Computer Accessories - Working |
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| Computer Monitors - Working |
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| Computers - Working |
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| Disposable Diapers & Wipes - New | Adult and child |
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| Electronics - Working | Consumer electronics including networking equipment. https://sfgoodwill.org/donate/donate-electronics/ |
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| Exercise Equipment - Working | Direct donation to stores - including skis & boots, roller blades & skates |
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| Eyeglasses | Sunglasses, Readers |
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| Furniture - Small - Working | Very limited, very small pieces depending on if they have space |
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| Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working |
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| Holiday & Seasonal Items |
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| Houseware - Working |
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| Jewelry |
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| Knives & Shears | Working condition |
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| Lighting Fixtures - Working | Including lava lamps (direct store donation), table lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps and shades. |
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| Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition |
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| Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition | Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing. |
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| Luggage - Working |
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| Microwave - Working |
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| Musical Instruments & Gear - Working | Including pianos & organs (call first) |
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| Newspaper | Drop neatly bundled newspaper for staff to wrap glassware and collectibles to staff at the register. |
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| Pet Supplies - Working | No food or medicine. Fish tank donations need to be direct to stores. |
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| Pillows - Decorative |
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| Plant Pots - Ceramic | Clean, dry, decorative |
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| Polyester Batting/Filling | New/unused sealed bags |
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| Pots & Pans - Working |
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| Purses & Backpacks - Working |
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| Rugs & Mats - Working | Rugs over 5 feet must be donated direct to a store site |
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| Shoes - Good Condition |
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| Small Household Appliances - Working | Including scales, blenders, coffeemakers |
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| Sporting Goods - Working | Direct donation to stores, if large. |
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| Stuffed Animals |
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| Telephones | Working; secure loose parts |
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| Television - Working | smaller than 27 in. |
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| Textiles - Good Condition/Size |
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| Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working | New/gently used. Tape, rubber band, or otherwise seal parts and pieces together. |
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| Toys & Games - Working | New/gently used. Tape, rubber band, or otherwise seal parts and pieces together. |
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| Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters | New/unused |
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| Vacuum Cleaners - Working |
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| VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Working |
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| Water Bottles - Reusable |
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| Wedding Items |
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| Wrapping Paper - Metallic | New/mostly full |
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| Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic | New/mostly full |
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