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Old School Thrift Shop

Get Involved

Whether you're hunting for treasures at a bargain price, want to donate your gently loved items, or have some time to volunteer to help your community, the Old School Thrift Shop is a wonderful place that benefits all who are involved.

About Us

Proceeds from sales at the Old School Thrift Shop are used to make improvements and fund building maintenance for the Clear Lake Area Community Center.

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Donate

Let's Make A Change

In addition to donating your time through volunteering, here are some additional ways you can donate:

In Person

540 5th Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Donations can be left in bin next to Sunshine Fitness (Door #1) during CLACC business hours. Or, stop by the thrift store when it's open.

Online

Make a tax deductible donation‏.

Over the Phone

It's easy to donate offline too.

Tel: 715-263-2240

It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.

- Mother Theresa

Donation Boxes

We accept new and gently used, clean items in working condition. While we appreciate our community's generosity, in some cases we have to say "no thank you" to certain items such as non-recyclable and hazardous materials, things that cost more to repair or refurbish than its value, and occasionally bulky items when we simply do not have space for it in our shop. We’ve included a list of alternate donation and disposal locations below. Please don’t be offended if our volunteer staff informs you that we cannot accept a donation. We appreciate you! Thank you for your generous support.

Sue Anderson, Old School Thrift Store Volunteer Manager

Items We Accept

  • Area rugs

  • Books, DVD, VHS, CD, Blu-Ray, etc

  • Christmas decorations and other seasonal decor

  • Christmas Trees ~ as space permits

  • Clothing, shoes and boots

  • Coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves

  • Collectibles, antiques, knickknacks and other giftware

  • Domestics: linens, curtains, blankets, etc.

  • Furniture, Household & Lawn: sofa, chairs, kitchen set, end table, coffee table, etc) ~ as space permits

  • Hand tools

  • Housewares: pots, pans, dishes, glassware, kitchen utensils, lamps & small appliances (irons, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, etc.)

  • Jewelry

  • Lamps (in working condition)

  • Lawn and garden tools

  • Ski poles and boots (accepted Oct - Jan only)

  • Small exercise equipment (resistance bands, weights, workout items)

  • Toys, games, sports equipment (baseball, basketball, fishing poles not tackle, football, hockey, tennis, etc)

Items We Can't Accept, And Who Might...

  • Large Exercise Equipment (treadmill, stationary bikes, elliptical, etc)
    Alternative: Goodwill Industries
    1475 Hamilton Ave, New Richmond, WI 54017
    (715) 246-0167

  • Unopened Personal Care Items (e.g., shampoos, soaps, perfumes, nail polish, makeup, etc.) 
    Alternative: Lifeline Food Pantry
    Hours: Wednesday 1-5 pm and Thursday 10-2 pm
    CLACC Room 139
    (715) 263-3846

  • Automotive materials
    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Building and plumbing materials
    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Car seats, cribs, changing tables, walkers, and other baby equipment
    Alternative: Target and Walmart host car seat trade-in events twice a year. Or, search for special Facebook garage sale groups targeted for baby gear, and sell or give away there.

  • Carpeting
    Alternative: Offer for Free on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, 
    or dispose at: 
    Watermans Disposal 663 85th St, Amery, WI 54001 (715) 268-6471
    or, Barron County Incinerator 585 10 1/2 Ave, Almena, WI 54805 (715) 637-6890

  • Chemicals (e.g., paint, motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil)
    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Cleaner, Fertilizers, Thinners, Pesticides
    Alternative: FREE Polk County Haz Waste Event In August each year. Details: polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Computer monitors, printers and televisions

    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Large appliances, freezers, air conditioners, etc.
    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Light Bulbs, electrical light fixtures, fluorescent, HID, UV
    Alternative: Polk County Recycling (fees may apply)
    polkcountywi.gov/recycling

  • Medical assistive equipment, hospital beds, etc.
    Alternative: Amery Home Health Resources
    131 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI 54001
    (715) 268-9164

  • Mattress, box springs, frames, waterbeds and sleeper sofas
    Alternative: Offer for Free on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, 
    or dispose at: 
    Watermans Disposal 663 85th St, Amery, WI 54001 (715) 268-6471
    or, Barron County Incinerator 585 10 1/2 Ave, Almena, WI 54805 (715) 637-6890

  • Recalled consumer products
    Alternative: Inquire with manufacturer or place of purchase about a refund or replacement.

  • Weapons and ammunition
    Alternative: True Value Gun Dept.
    530 3rd Ave NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005
    (715) 263-2375

  • Working gas-powered equipment
    Alternative: contact CLACC office
    560 5th Street, Clear Lake WI 54005
    (715) 263-2233

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