WHAT WE CAN and
CANNOT ACCEPT
at the ATASCADERO Shop
​where we do our processing

Items that simply do not sell are broken, chipped, cracked, damaged, dirty, odorous, scratched, worn-out, stained, torn, wet, moldy, rusty, frayed, disassembled or incomplete. Items that have spent numerous seasons exposed to pet hair or the elements. Items that have survived a month of garage sales. We are forced to haul items like these to the dump, which is costly and wasteful, and takes away funds from our quarterly disbursements to charities.
Items Accepted
  • Linens (unstained)
  • Sporting Goods
  • Collectibles
  • Jewelry
  • Pet Related Items
  • Seasonal
  • Cribs without drop sides, and slats less than 2 3/8 inches apart and newer than 1973.
  • Clothing (new & gently used)
  • Shoes (new & gently used)
  • Housewares (dishes, glassware, cookware, etc.)
  • Décor
  • Books
  • DVDs and CDs with covers and cases
  • Toys and games with all the parts
  • Working appliances (washers, dryers, microwave ovens, stove/oven)
  • Some Exercise equipment
  • Furniture in good condition upon approval
  • All old TV's and computer monitors
Items Not Accepted 
  • Baby swings (some exceptions made)
  • Bread makers
  • Car Seats more than 3 years old.
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Chemicals
  • Collectible Dolls and Plates
  • Computer desks (some exceptions made)
  • (Open) Cosmetics
  • Encyclopedias or Any Books that are falling apart or moldy
  • Entertainment Centers or TV stands (some exceptions made)
  • Exercise equipment (some exceptions made)
  • Firearms
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Food (Perishable Items)
  • Furniture that is ripped, soiled or damaged or that needs extensive dismantling
  • George Forman griddles
  • Headboards (some exceptions made)
  • Helmets that are old or damaged
  • Mattresses
  • Mini Blinds
  • Mirrors that are un-framed
  • Non-working electronics, computers, monitors, keyboards, appliances
  • Recalled Items (www.recalls.gov)
  • Televisions that are NOT flat screen
  • Toys / games that are Incomplete or non-functioning)
  • Upholstered couches\chairs. (some exceptions)
  • Used Carpeting/padding
  • VHS/DVD/CD (Home-recorded or no covers)
  • Underwear w/o tags or not in packages