Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland
Thrift storeGoodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland (part of Goodwill) is a thrift store in Albany, NY. You’ll find it at 2025 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. It’s one of 5 secondhand and resale shops we track in Albany.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once. Purchases and donations here support Goodwill’s charitable programs; our Goodwill guide covers its donation rules and discount days.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 2025 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +15184595580
- Website
- goodwillnynj.org
Getting there
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland is in Albany, New York.
Get directions42.69763, -73.88643
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
- Donating? Use the donation door during posted hours and ask for a receipt — see our Goodwill guide for what this chain accepts.
Donating at Goodwill
Most locations accept clothing, shoes, books and media, housewares, small working electronics, and small furniture at drive-up donation doors during posted hours. Most regions do not take mattresses, cribs and car seats, CRT televisions, chemicals, or large appliances.
Full Goodwill guide: donation rules, discount days, and every location →Thrift & secondhand stores near Albany
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Every Goodwill store in New York with its hours, typical opening times, and the chain guide to donation rules and discount days.
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What regular thrifters use
Give clothes a first wash before they go in the closet, take price-sticker gunk off at home, and measure before you buy.
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
Goes in the rinse and sanitizes clothes, bedding and soft toys that can’t take hot water or a hot dryer.
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Takes price-sticker residue off glass, plastic and book covers without scratching them.
Find it on Amazon →GDMINLO retractable soft tape measure
Checks inseams, chest widths and furniture against your list; label sizes vary by era and brand.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland located?
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland is located at 2025 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.
What are Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +15184595580 to confirm.
Is Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland open on Sunday?
Yes — Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland?
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland is a thrift store operated under the Goodwill banner in Albany, NY.
Does Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland accept donations?
Goodwill stores generally accept donations of clothing, housewares, books, and small working items during posted hours, and provide a tax receipt on request. Large items and pickup availability vary by location — call ahead at +15184595580 for anything bulky.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center - Guilderland?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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