5 Types of Furniture Thrift Stores Won’t Accept—Here’s the Reason Behind Each Refusal

Some thrift stores refuse certain furniture donations because of safety, sanitation and resale concerns. Items may be rejected if they are damaged, infested, recalled, difficult to transport or unlikely to meet local fire-safety rules. Donors can avoid wasted trips by checking a store’s acceptance policy before bringing furniture, especially large upholstered pieces or items with visible wear.