Does Goodwill take tube TVs?

Answer sources: Goodwill national donation rules; Goodwill Northern New England donation rules; Goodwill Southern Piedmont donation guidelines

Check the TV type first

A tube TV has a deep, heavy body. That is different from a flat-panel television, and flat-panel acceptance rules do not establish CRT acceptance.

Before making a donation trip, identify the regional Goodwill receiving the TV and confirm its current policy. Acceptance by one Goodwill organization does not establish acceptance elsewhere.

If donation is refused, compare municipal TV pickup and electronics collection rules for the exact television.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope; Goodwill national donation rules; Goodwill Northern New England donation rules; Goodwill Southern Piedmont donation guidelines.

When Dropcurb fits

For an accepted tube TV or other accepted leftover already outside and accessible, Dropcurb handles loading, transportation and disposal. You arrange moving the item outdoors before pickup; indoor carry-out is not available. If you need someone to carry the TV out from inside, choose a service that includes that labor.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Frequently asked questions

Does a working tube TV qualify as a donation?

Not automatically. Goodwill policies are regional, and the examples checked refuse tube-style CRT TVs even when working or exclude all non-flat-screen TVs. Call the specific receiving Goodwill before transporting it; a working flat panel follows different rules.

Current Dropcurb prices

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Item	Pickup of one	Each additional
Tube TV	$249	$249

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

See item definitions and the pricing calculation