What Can You Donate in Pomona? The ACTS Thrift Yes and No List
If you're cleaning out a garage in Pomona and wondering what a thrift store will take, here's the short version: if it's clean, it works, and you'd hand it to a neighbor, ACTS Thrift Store on Foothill Blvd wants it. That covers most of a house. Clothes, shoes, dishes, lamps, books, toys, a dresser, the old laptop in the hall closet. This guide walks through what we accept, the few things we can't, and how to donate household items in Pomona without making two trips.
Quick answers
What ACTS accepts: clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, kitchenware, small appliances, books, DVDs, games, toys, home décor, artwork, and e-waste.
What we can't take: broken or heavily stained items, mattresses and box springs, paint and chemicals, and most large appliances.
How: drop off at 232 E. Foothill Blvd during store hours, or book a free pickup online.
Receipt: yes, every time.
What household items can I donate in Pomona?
More than people expect.
Clothing and shoes are the obvious ones, and we take plenty. But the stuff that sits in cabinets for years is just as useful to the next family. Plates and glasses. Pots and pans. The toaster you replaced but never tossed. Picture frames, artwork, throw pillows, holiday décor.
Books, DVDs, board games and toys all have a place on our floor. So does furniture: dressers, side tables, bookshelves, dining chairs.
Electronics too. (Yes, really.) Our Pomona location accepts e-waste any day we're open, so the dead printer and the tangle of old cords can ride along with everything else.
What won't ACTS Thrift accept?
A short list, and there's a reason behind each one.
We can't take items that are broken, heavily stained, soiled, or damaged. Mattresses and box springs are out. So are paint, chemicals, and anything hazardous. Large appliances like refrigerators and washing machines are generally a no.
None of that is about being picky. Every item that comes through the door gets sorted, priced and put on the floor by real people. We'd rather your trip go toward something that sells, because sales are what fund our partners.
The "would you give it to a neighbor?" test
This is the rule we use at the donation door, and it settles almost every question. It's also printed right on our own site, because it's that simple.
Picture handing the item to the family next door. Would you feel good about it? A clean sweater with a little wear, sure. A blender that works but has a scuffed base, yes. A couch with a broken frame and a smell you've stopped noticing? Skip that one, and save yourself the trip to our door.
When in doubt, wash it, wipe it down, and check that it still does its job. Batteries in the toy. Bulb in the lamp. All the pieces in the puzzle box (or at least most of them).
Can ACTS pick up my donation?
Yes. ACTS runs a free donation pickup service throughout Southern California, and it's the easiest route if you're moving furniture or clearing out a whole room.
You request a pickup at actsthrift.org/donate-now and choose a time. You'll get an email confirmation, plus a reminder call the day before. Leave a note about gates, stairs, or where the items will be.
Our drivers bring dollies and can take apart bigger pieces like bed frames, so you don't have to wrestle a headboard down the driveway yourself. Clothing, furniture, household goods and e-waste can all go in the same pickup.
Prefer to drive it over? Pull up to the Pomona store during business hours. Staff will help you unload.
Do I get a receipt when I donate?
Every time. You'll get a donation receipt at drop-off or at pickup, and ACTS keeps a suggested value list for common items if you want a reference point.
What that receipt means for your taxes is a question for your tax preparer. We're a thrift store, so we leave tax advice to the people who do it for a living.
One more perk: donors get a discount on their next in-store purchase. Ask the team at drop-off for the details, or check our donation FAQ.
Where does my donation go after I drop it off?
It gets sorted, priced, and put out on the floor of an ACTS store (here's the full journey), where a Pomona neighbor finds a winter coat for a few dollars or a college kid finds a desk.
Then 100% of our net proceeds go back to the community. ACTS supports six local partners, including Door of Hope, Hoving Home, Inland Valley Hope Partners and Pacific Lifeline, organizations serving families, children, and people experiencing homelessness.
That's the whole cycle. Donate, shop, give back. Your old blender becomes somebody's good deal, and the sale funds work happening right here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ACTS Thrift in Pomona take furniture donations?
Yes. ACTS accepts furniture like dressers, tables, shelves and chairs, as long as it's clean and in working shape. For bigger pieces, book a free pickup at actsthrift.org/donate-now.
Can I donate electronics at ACTS Pomona?
Yes. The Pomona store accepts electronics and e-waste any day it's open, and e-waste can go in the same pickup as furniture and clothing.
Does ACTS take mattresses?
No. Mattresses and box springs aren't accepted, along with paint, chemicals, hazardous materials and most large appliances.
Is ACTS donation pickup free?
Yes. ACTS offers free donation pickup throughout Southern California. You'll get an email confirmation and a reminder call the day before.
Will I get a receipt for my donation?
Yes, at drop-off or pickup. For questions about deductions, check with your tax preparer.
Ready to clear some space?
Load the car and head to ACTS Thrift at 232 E. Foothill Blvd in Pomona. The store is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 to 6, and Sunday 10 to 5. Got furniture or more than fits in a trunk? Book a free pickup at actsthrift.org/donate-now and let our drivers handle the heavy part. Questions about a specific item? Call the Pomona store at (909) 491-3199 before you load up.
