Every Earth Day is a reminder that small, daily choices can have a lasting impact on our environment. From what we buy to what we discard, simple decisions affect how much waste ends up in landfills, and donating clothing and household goods can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s efforts in the Valley showcase this cycle in action. The nonprofit serves as a hub for donations that are resold, reused or recycled, with proceeds directed toward free workforce development programs, career services and training that support the local economy.
What items can go to Goodwill?
Goodwill accepts a wide range of household items, including housewares, furniture, physical media, sporting goods, appliances, home decor, holiday decorations, electronics and even used vehicles.
Drop off at several retail locations and donation centers throughout Southern Nevada or schedule a home pick-up appointment. Goodwill may not be able to accept items that are large, damaged, require specialized handling, or otherwise cannot be resold. A full list of accepted items is available at goodwillvegas.org.
Through donations, Goodwill of Southern Nevada diverted 30.3 million pounds of usable items away from landfills in 2025. Instead of a negative impact on the environment, these donations made a positive impact on the community.
Where else can I donate?
Consider resources like Trashie to earn cash and rewards for sending used but clean clothes, sheets, comforters, towels and other textiles. Terracycle accepts clothing, hygiene items, pens, toys, kitchen items and more.
What’s the community impact?
Revenue from the sale of clothing and household items donated to Goodwill fuel community programs that have had a profound impact on Southern Nevada residents.
The nonprofit offers free career coaching, information sessions and workshops, as well as train-to-hire programs that prepare participants for in-demand careers and employment in three months or less.
Job-specific training is available in fast-growing local industries such as health care and stagehand, and Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers five disability training programs for those living with disabilities, including the Community Based Training program, the Student Work Experience and more.
Additionally, Goodwill offers career coaching for veterans, military families and spouses of active-duty service members.
In 2025, Goodwill of Southern Nevada reported that 12,100 Southern Nevadans were supported by its free career services and nearly 3,500 were placed into local employment. That impact was directly fueled by 877,800 donation drops from the local community.