Goodwill Retail Store | Encinitas
Bookstore, Donate Electronics, Donate Goods, Retail Store
Gladly accepts donations of new or used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household goods, and small household appliances at over 50 locations throughout San Diego County. Please use this link to access more information about the items they accept, where you can donate, and the tax information regarding your donations.
Goodwill is a certified “collector” and “handler” of electronic items under State Regulations. Donate electronics, working or not, at over 20 designated electronic donation sites. When you donate electronics to Goodwill, you are helping individuals in our community get jobs and you are helping our environment too! Visit their electronics recycling page for more information!
Goodwill Soft Plastics Program
Goodwill San Diego aims to address the environmental challenge posed by soft plastics, such as plastic films, shopping bags, and bubble wrap which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs. These materials often end up in landfills where they contribute to pollution, contaminate our waterways, and pose a risk to local wildlife. By establishing a collection program, Goodwill wants to divert these plastics, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more sustainable community.
Once collected at our facilities, soft plastics are sent to our partner who transforms them into a variety of valuable products. These include durable pallets, stylish patio furniture, and deck flooring. This process keeps soft plastics in the use cycle, reducing the need for new material by using products that would have become waste.
To participate in the collection program, donors can bring clean and dry soft plastics to any of our participating retail locations. The soft plastics we accept include the following: plastic film, single use grocery/retail bags, cling wrap, bubble wrap, air pillows used for shipping, newspaper sleeves, case overwrap (like for water or soda), and other product wrap. If the package is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound in your hand, it should not be included. If you’re unsure if your plastic can be donated, see if the package will stretch when you pull it. If yes, it can be included. If it tears like paper, please leave it behind.
Following these steps ensures that your donated soft plastics can be effectively recycled into new products and supports a cleaner, healthier environment.
