New Donation Center in Chelsea, AL

Now open. Drive up, pop your trunk, and we’ll handle the rest.

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609 Chelsea Crossroads, Chelsea, AL 35043


(205) 224-9915

Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10AM – 7PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM

Now Serving Chelsea!

We’ve opened a brand-new donation center in Chelsea to make donating easier than ever.
Quick drop-offs. No hassle. Right here in your community.

Hassle-free Donating

Benefitting Make-A-Wish Alabama

Every donation benefits Make-A-Wish Alabama, helping grant wishes for children with critical illnesses in Alabama.

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Fast & Easy Drop-Off

Just drive up, pop your trunk, and our friendly staff will handle the rest. You can stay in your car if you’d like—you’ll be in and out in minutes.

No Appointment Needed

Stop by whenever it works for you. No scheduling required. Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10AM – 7PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM

Donation Receipt Available

Need a receipt? We make it quick and easy to get one after you donate. Ask your donation attendant about donation receipts.

Affordable Finds for Families

Your donations help make clothing, home goods, and other everyday items more accessible for families across Alabama.

Keep Items Out of Landfills

Give your items a second life and help reduce waste in your community.

Items We Accept

We accept a wide range of items. Here are the most commonly donated items.

  • Clothing
  • Household Goods
  • Physical Media
  • Jewelry
  • Accessories
  • Seasonal Items
  • Shoes
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Electronics
  • Furniture
  • Sporting Goods

Easy for You. Meaningful for Others.

Donating here isn’t just simple—it makes an impact. Drop off your items in minutes, and know they’ll help kids in Alabama, keep usable goods out of landfills, and provide affordable clothing and goods to communities across the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you drop off.

We accept a wide range of items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, home goods, kitchenware, toys, workout equipment, books, and more. It’s often easier to list what we don’t accept:

Firearms, stun guns, or firearm accessories

Mattresses or box springs

Hospital beds

Hazardous materials or chemicals

Used children’s car seats, cribs, strollers, or baby swings

Items recalled by the CPSC

Liquids

Every donation to America’s Thrift Stores in Alabama benefits Make-A-Wish Alabama, helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In 2025 alone, we contributed $1.09 million—helping grant over 100 wishes.

No sorting required. Bring your items as they are, and we’ll take care of it.

Your donation attendant will let you know how to obtain a receipt at drop-off. If you forget, you can have one emailed to you by completing this form after you donate.

We’d love to hear about your experience. You can leave a review here on Google.

Make It a Quick Stop

Visit us in Chelsea today for a quick, in-and-out experience. Thank you for choosing to donate with America’s Thrift Stores! See you soon!

609 Chelsea Xrds, Chelsea, AL 35043

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