Your Goods Give Back Locally

Drop Off Your Thrift Store Donations in Bozeman

Donating to Wild River Thrift directly supports Bozeman residents who rely on affordable essentials. In a community with a tight housing market and growing need, every clean, functional item contributes to someone else’s budget-friendly find. Our staff carefully sorts each donation, evaluating items for resale, recycling, or creative repurposing within the community.


We accept most household goods, clothing, linens, small furniture, and décor that are clean and in good working condition. A clear donation restriction list helps streamline your visit, ensuring you know exactly what we can take before you load your vehicle. Items that don’t meet resale standards are redirected into our textile recycling program, keeping usable materials out of Gallatin County landfills and supporting a circular economy right here in Bozeman.


Review our restriction list online before packing your car, then bring donations to the designated drop-off area during business hours.


Donation Restrictions:

We cannot accept hazardous materials, firearms, infant safety equipment, food items, unsealed hygiene products, soiled furniture or mattresses, or items that are broken beyond use.

What to Know Before You Donate

Dropping off your items is designed to be quick and hassle-free. You bring your donations during business hours, and the team at Wild River Thrift takes it from there. Each item is carefully sorted and evaluated to determine whether it's ready for resale, suitable for recycling, or best repurposed in another way. This thoughtful approach ensures that nothing goes to waste and that every contribution serves a purpose.

Before you load up your vehicle, take a moment to review the clear donation restriction list available online or at the store. This step helps you avoid bringing items that can't be processed, saving you time and ensuring that staff can focus on getting quality goods onto the sales floor quickly. The emphasis on ease of drop-off means you can feel good about giving back without adding extra steps to your day.

You'll find that donating through Wild River Thrift is more than a convenience—it's a way to support your neighbors and reduce waste in Gallatin County. The process is transparent, efficient, and rooted in community care.

Reach out now to schedule your thrift store donation drop-off in Bozeman.

Details That Matter Most

Donating responsibly means understanding what we can accept and how each item serves the local community. These questions address the practical side of giving in a way that benefits everyone involved.

What items can I donate?
You can donate most household goods, clothing, linens, small furniture, and décor items that are clean and in working condition. Review our restriction list to avoid bringing items we cannot process.
What happens to items that don't sell?
Unsellable textiles move into our hydraulic baling system for large-scale recycling. Other materials are either repurposed locally or responsibly disposed of to minimize landfill impact.
Do I need to sort my items before dropping them off?
No, our staff sorts and evaluates every donation on-site. Bringing items clean and bagged by category does help speed up the process.

Are there any donation restrictions? 

We cannot take hazardous materials, firearms, infant safety equipment, food items, unsealed hygiene items, soiled furniture or mattresses, or anything broken beyond the point of use. 

How does my donation help Bozeman residents?
Your items stock our shelves with low-cost essentials for families facing tight budgets in Bozeman's expensive housing market. Every piece you donate gives someone access to what they need without financial strain.

Donation drop-off takes just minutes, and your contribution circulates through the community long after you leave. Whether it's a winter coat that warms someone through a cold Montana season or a coffee table that completes a college student's first apartment, your goods matter. Call us at (406) 868-0224 to confirm current donation hours and restrictions.