A woman who loves charity shopping has admitted people can make huge mistakes when donating items to thrift stores. Meg, a content creator known as alottameg on TikTok, used to work at a charity shop and has shared some of the most bizarre and grim items people have donated. Her story is so unexpected that it has left people totally floored.
Shocking Donations Revealed
Meg said: "Someone in my old charity shop Facebook group asked 'what's the most bizarre or scariest thing that was donated?' So let's have a look at some of the responses, shall we?" She then listed a series of shocking items, including two dead ferrets in a suitcase, a World War II grenade that had to be detonated by the local bomb squad, and an at-home enema kit. She noted that people often donate bombs and weapons to charity shops, though thankfully she never experienced that herself.
Other Disturbing Donations
Thousands of people have viewed the video and shared their own experiences. One commenter said: "I briefly worked in a charity shop, and the worst thing we ever had was a bag which had clothes on the top and then full catheter bags stuffed in the bottom." Another recalled a sanitary towel attached to knickers, thankfully unused. A third mentioned a collection of about 20 glass eyes donated among clothes, which was fairly disturbing. Someone else reported bedding with bed bugs crawling all over it and used cat litter.
What Can You Donate?
Charity shops generally accept a wide variety of good-quality, clean, and safe items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, books, CDs, vinyl, DVDs, toys, and homeware items. High-quality, vintage, and designer items are particularly appreciated. However, there are some items you should never donate.
Items to Avoid Donating
- Broken, damaged, soiled, or unsafe items
- Used underwear
- Pillows
- Broken toys
- Unsafe baby gear (like car seats)
- Gas appliances
- Upholstered furniture without fire labels
- Knives
- Counterfeit goods
Items must be safe, clean, and in a sellable condition. Hygiene requirements must also be met. If you are ever unsure, ask your local charity shop for advice before donating.
