Sustainability
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Goodwill is one of the region’s largest recyclers. You could say we were one of the original recyclers, repairing and selling donated items in the early 20th century. Today, we work with local agencies to recycle and re-purpose everything from electronics to books, and textiles to plastic toys, keeping tens of millions of pounds out of the landfills each year.
Donate It!
Don’t throw it away – donate it! By donating your gently used household items to Goodwill, you give them a second chance. Maybe that purple jumpsuit no longer brings you joy, or you upgraded your blender, but your old one still works – let someone else give them new life and keep them out of the landfill. Plus, your donation will help provide free job training and education services to people in our community – a win-win.
Our Bargain Centers
Goodwill Bargain Centers provide donations one last chance to sell at bargain-priced by-the-pound rates. We strive to maximize the value of each donation and give them multiple opportunities to sell.
Shop Sustainably - Used vs New
What does shopping sustainably mean? It means choosing ways to shop that helps support our environment. Shopping second-hand reuses items that might otherwise be thrown away, putting harmful chemicals into our ecosystem. Shopping second-hand also does good by helping your community. That pair of jeans or bicycle you purchased at Goodwill is turned into free job training and education for people in need.
Don’t Dump Your Electronics. Donate Them!
Any Brand, Any Condition, It’s all GOOD!
Out-of-date workstations and devices are worth a lot to Goodwill. In fact, we’ve partnered with Dell’s Reconnect program to help you easily and responsibly recycle household electronic wares. Bring computers and accessories to any Memphis Goodwill retail location and we’ll give you a receipt. Helping save the planet isn’t just tax-deductible. It’s free!
