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226 years of clothing production vs population growth. An interactive visual story showing how we went from 0.5 to 160 billion items per year.
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Find donation centers near you
Practical, durable work clothing and family essentials are the focus for many charity donations in West Virginia. Find a donation bin for your clothes donation and support the community.
Local Insight: Appalachian communities have significant ongoing needs. Coal and industrial heritage means work clothing is valued.
Most donation centers accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, and household textiles. Items should be clean, dry, and in good condition. Many centers also accept bags, belts, hats, and linens.
Wash and dry all items before donating. Place clothing in bags or boxes that are easy to transport. Remove any items with stains, tears, or missing buttons. Pair shoes together and fold clothing neatly.
Yes, most charitable organizations provide tax receipts for donations. Ask for a receipt at the time of drop-off, or check if the donation bin has instructions for obtaining one. Keep your receipt for tax purposes.
Generally, donation centers do not accept wet, moldy, or heavily soiled items. Mattresses, car seats, and recalled items are typically refused. Check with the specific organization for their complete list of non-accepted items.
Donations are accepted year-round, but seasonal transitions are ideal times to clean out closets. Many centers have increased needs before winter and at the start of school seasons.
Many centers accept household goods, small appliances, books, toys, and furniture. Accepted items vary by organization, so check their guidelines before dropping off non-clothing items.
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600 S Fayette St, Beckley, WV 25801, USA
207 Wyoming St, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
911 Cross Lanes Dr, Cross Lanes, WV 25313, USA
501 Blueville Dr, Grafton, WV 26354, USA
818 Mercer St, Princeton, WV 24740, USA
112 Appalachian Dr, Beckley, WV 25801, USA
1210 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330, USA
15 S Spring St, Buckhannon, WV 26201, USA
209 Virginia St W, Charleston, WV 25302, USA
7200 MacCorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25304, USA
70 Stone Mountain Ln, Elkins, WV 26241, USA
203 Crossings Mall Rd, Elkview, WV 25071, USA
9003 Fayette Landing, Fayetteville, WV 25840, USA
316 Seneca Trail, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
198 State St, Madison, WV 25130, USA
1954 Hunters Way, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
210 Nitro Market Pl, Nitro, WV 25143, USA
122 McGraw St, Ripley, WV 25271, USA
33 Corporate Center Dr, Scott Depot, WV 25560, USA
221 Merchant Walk, Summersville, WV 26651, USA

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