Planet Aid Thrift Store in Rockville, Maryland offers a wide array of pre-loved items at affordable prices. If you want to declutter your home, or simply contribute to a good cause, understanding what can and cannot be donated is essential.
All donated items must be gently used and in sellable condition. Here's a guide to help you determine which items are suitable for donation.
Donate This
Personal items: Planet Aid Thrift Store welcomes donations of new or gently used textiles in sellable condition.
- clothing and shoes (no used undergarments)
- hats, belts, and other accessories
- jewelry
- handbags
Small appliances and electronics (without rust)
- small refrigerators
- home electronics ( including flat-screen TVs, laptops, and desktop computers.)
Household items/Home décor
- throw pillows
- tools
- blankets
- picture frames
- art
- bric-a-brac
Don't Donate
While Planet Aid Thrift Store appreciates community donations, there are certain items that we cannot accept.
Baby items (except for clothes)- cribs
- strollers
- car seats
- furniture
- stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers
- air conditioning units
Bed-related items
- mattresses
- bed frames
- bed pillows
Other
- used socks, underware, and other undergarments
- paint
- tires
- large exercise equipment like stationary bikes and treadmills
- items that are rusted or in poor condition
- food
We appreciate every donation. It’s a wonderful way to support the community with low-cost options that compete against fast fashion. By following the guidelines about what can and cannot be donated, you ensure that your contributions are valuable, and usable while helping divert items away from the landfill.
Your generosity helps Planet Aid Thrift Store continue its mission of providing affordable goods and supporting local and international development projects and environmental causes for people and the planet.