Why should I shop at Goodwill?
When you shop at Goodwill:
- You have an opportunity to browse a wide selection of merchandise that changes every day.
- Your dollars buy a lot more than they do at other stores.
- You’re helping our planet by keeping goods out of area landfills.
- You’re making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities or other challenges right here in South Central Wisconsin.
Where are Goodwill stores located?
Our stores are located in Madison (east side, north side and west sides), Fitchburg, Fort Atkinson, Middleton, Monona, Platteville, Portage, Richland Center, Stoughton, Sun Prairie and Verona.
Does Goodwill sell goods online?
Yes, your local Goodwill offers different online shopping options. Goodwill SCWI Marketplace is an online thrift store with items available for curbside pickup and select items with free shipping. Also shoppers can visit the online auction site shopgoodwillmadison.com.
What is your return policy?
If you would like to return a purchase made at one of our stores, please bring your item with the original price tag and sales receipt to any Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin store within seven days of purchase. We’ll gladly issue you a store credit.
The return policy for Goodwill SCWI Marketplace and shopgoodwillmadison.com, varies from that of our retail stores. See the return policy on each item’s posting.
Does the sale of donated goods generate much revenue for Goodwill?
Yes. Eighty-one percent of our revenue is generated through the sale of donated items.
What happens to donated goods that don’t sell?
Millions of pounds of goods are diverted from landfills through resale or conscientious recycling each year. Textiles that are not sold to the public are used to make products such as carpet pads. The remaining items are sold through recycling programs.
