Additional Resources For Donations & Disposal

Explore additional resources to help you responsibly donate, recycle, or dispose of items that Goodwill cannot accept. These community partners and organizations provide safe and convenient options for handling specialized or restricted materials throughout Oregon.

 

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Additional Disposal & Recycling Resources

Some items cannot be accepted at Goodwill donation centers in Oregon due to safety or environmental regulations. If you have items that cannot be donated to Goodwill thrift stores, the organizations below may be able to help with proper disposal or recycling.

Alternative Resources for Donations

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Broken Appliances

  • Free Appliance Removal
  • Handy Junk Hauling – North Bend
  • Lane County Waste Management
  • Schnitzer Steel
  • Sweet Home Sanitation

Chemical & Hazardous Waste

Hazardous materials should always be handled through approved waste programs

  • Coos County Solid Waste Department – North Bend
  • Hazardous Waste Haulers & Curry Transfer and Recycling – Brookings
  • Lane County Disposal Sites – Free disposal by appointment
  • Sweet Home Sanitation Hazardous Waste Event – 2nd weekend in October

Propane Tanks, Sprayers & Scrap Metal

These facilities may accept propane tanks and metal items: 

  • Beaver Hill Disposal Service – North Bend
  • Central Coast Disposal – Florence
  • Curry Transfer and Recycling – Brookings
  • Lane County Disposal Sites
  • Schnitzer Steel
  • Sweet Home Sanitation

Construction Material

If you have reusable building materials, consider donating them to:

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Soiled or Broken Mattresses

Mattresses that are damaged or unsanitary should be taken to:

  • Local landfills or transfer stations

Old Tires

Old tires can typically be disposed of at:

  • Les Schwab Tire Centers

Disposal fees may apply at any location.

Paint Recycling

Many retailers participate in paint recycling programs. You may be able to recycle paint at:

  • Cascade Home Center
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • Jerry’s Home Improvement
  • Miller Paint
  • PaintCare – Recycling Made Easy
  • Parr Lumber
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Tommy’s Paint Pot

Firearms or Explosives

Firearms, ammunition, or explosives should be handled by trained authorities. Please contact your local police department for proper disposal.