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Goodwill (Palo Alto) - Palo Alto - 4085 El Camino Way

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Goodwill (Palo Alto)

4085 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, California 94306
(650) 494-1416
Hours:

Daily: 10am - 8pm

*Accepted items may vary depending on current restrictions. Call to verify items* This Goodwill location in Silicon Valley accepts a wide variety of items including clothing, housewares, shoes, books, jewelry, and electronics (working, for re-sale and non-working, for recycling). They also accept printers, microwaves, vacuums, small appliances (only in working condition), foreign currency, and baubles. Does NOT accept furniture, mattresses, large appliances, large furniture, batteries, weapons, trash, liquids of any kind (paints, oils, alcohol, flammables, etc) or hazardous chemicals. Cross street: W Meadow Drive, off El Camino Real

Item Notes Method Destination
Audio & Visual Equipment - Working Currently not accepting any furniture due to COVID.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working Currently not accepting any furniture due to COVID.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Bicycle - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Books - Children's
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Books - Hard Cover
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Books - Soft Cover
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working Must be in resale condition and in original cases.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Cell Phones - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clocks & Watches - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Children's
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Good Condition
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Maternity & Nursing
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition Clean
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Collectibles
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computer Accessories - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computer Monitors - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computers - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Copy Machines - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Electronics - Non-working For those devices that cannot be repaired or refurbished, Goodwill of Silicon Valley partners with certified recycling companies to ensure that they are disposed of properly.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Electronics - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Furniture - Small - Working Currently not accepting any furniture due to COVID. Acceptance of furniture is at the discretion of Goodwill. Items with stains, tears or scratches will not be accepted. Large items will not be accepted. Call first to check.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Furniture - Working Currently not accepting any furniture due to COVID. Acceptance of furniture is at the discretion of Goodwill. Items with stains, tears or scratches will not be accepted. Large items will not be accepted. Call first to check.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Holiday & Seasonal Items
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Houseware - Working Items must be in good, reusable condition.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Jewelry
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Knives & Shears
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Lighting Fixtures - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition Items must be in good condition.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Luggage - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Major Household Appliances - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Mattresses & Box Springs Currently not accepting any furniture due to COVID. Call store first. Please pay recycling fee in the store prior to dropping off mattresses.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Microwave - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Pet Supplies - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Pillows - Decorative
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Plant Pots - Ceramic Please consider reuse options for your functional, reusable items.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Purses & Backpacks - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Rugs & Mats - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Sewing Machine - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Shoes - Good Condition
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Small Household Appliances - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Sporting Goods - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Television - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Textiles - Good Condition/Size
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Textiles - Good Condition/Size
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Toys & Games - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Wedding Items
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
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