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BackTel: 02-6910-9191 (ask for English)
Macheon-Dong 28-1
Songpa-Gu, Seoul
Goodwill Store Seoul - Used Items Donations and Purchases
Goodwill Store (오시는 방법) is part of an international network (Goodwill Industries International) developed in North America. Goodwill Industries recycles clothing and small household appliances through it's stores, with a mission to providing employment/training opportunities for people with disabilities.
DONATIONS:
Goodwill accepts news and gently used clothing, shoes, linens, small working appliances, household items, small working electronics, computer equipment, books, etc. (Goodwill will send a truck to pick up 3 or more boxes).
Goodwill does not accept anything broken, damaged or not working, mattresses/futons, furniture, hazardous materials, perishable items, medical equipment, unsafe children's items, recalled items, etc.
Tax receipts available.
DONATION BINS SEOUL GLOBAL VILLAGE CENTERS
Take donations of clothing, shoes, household items, books, toys, kitchen utensils, small sports equipment, and small household electronics. If you are unsure whether or not something is OK to donate, please contact the Center before going there. All donated items must be clean and in good working condition. Broken items or unwashed clothing will not be accepted. Donations can be dropped off anytime during the Center working hours 9am - 6pm (lunch break 12-1pm) Monday to Friday
Itaewon-Hannam Global Village Center -. Info: 02-2199-8883~4 or itaewon@sba.seoul.kr. Directions: Come out of exit #2 of Itaewon Station (Line#6, Stop 630), walk straight 200m, and look for the Hannam Building which has a 7-Eleven convenience store on the first floor. The center is on the 5th floor of that building.
Seorae Global Village Center - no longer has a bin due to lack of space
Yeoksam Global Village Center - 02-3453-9038/9 or yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr. Directions: Gangnam Station, Subway line 2, exit, stop 222 (10-minute walk from the station). Walk straight from the exit, turn right at the first traffic light, and walk straight for about 500m. YGVC is on the 5 floor of Yeoksam 1 Culture Center, next to the BMS building.
GETTING TO THE GOODWILL STORE:
Public Transportation.
* Jamsil Station, Stop 216 #1 Exit - Bus 3315 (off at Yoonjin building)
* Gaeryong Station, Stop P553, #3 Exit - Bus 3315, 3318 (off at Yoonjin building)
* O-geum Station, Stop P552 #6 Exit - Bus 3314, 3315, 3318 (off at Yoonjin building)
* Garack Markat Station, Stop 817, #7 Exit - Bus 3314 (off at Yoonjin building)
Personal Transportation.
* From Gangnam District
- Take “Sooseo IC” – Pass “Tan Cheon”
- Pass Garack Markat – Turn right on “Bang-Yi Station” toward O-geum Park – Go 1.7Km
- Pass 100 Highway (overpass road)
- It’s on the right side
* From Songpa District
- At Shincheon Station go toward Olympic Park – Turn right on Mongchon Tosung
Go 2.57km – Turn right at Oroon Street on to Gaerong Station – Pass SK gas station- Turn Left at O-geum on to Macheon Station- Pass 100 Highway (overpass road)
– It’s on the right side
* From Bundang District
Take 100 Highway toward Seoul
Turn Left onto Seoul Bokjung
Go 1km straight –Turn right on to Olympic Family town Gaerong Station
Go straight 1.37km
Turn right at O-geum street- go 500m – after 100 Highway(overpass road)- It’s on the right side
HOURS:
Mon – Sat 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM / Sunday & Holiday Closed
INFO: Website Korean-only at the moment.
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