Michigan is home to four Goodwill Outlet stores, often called Goodwill Bins, with locations in both Grandville and Flint. These outlets offer a treasure hunt shopping experience where bargain hunters can find deeply discounted secondhand items sold by weight instead of individual pricing.
Unlike traditional thrift stores, Goodwill outlets in Michigan feature items that are not sorted, hung, or organized but rather offered on large rolling tables for shoppers to sift through.
The unique pay-by-the-pound system means clothes, linen, glass and other items are sold by the pound by placing shopping carts on the scale, making it possible to score incredible deals on clothing, accessories, electronics, books, and household goods.
Goodwill Outlets in Michigan
1) Goodwill Mid-Michigan Outlet – Flint
The Goodwill Mid-Michigan Outlet in Flint, located at 501 S Averill Ave, operates as a pay-by-the-pound thrift store where shoppers dig through large bins filled with unsorted merchandise. Items are priced at approximately $1.69 per pound for clothing, shoes, toys, electronics, glassware, and household goods, while furniture and oversized items receive individual pricing.
The store operates with rolling bins that get rotated on and off the sales floor throughout the day, providing fresh selections for shoppers. While gloves are not mandatory, bringing gloves is highly recommended since you’ll be digging through unsorted bins of donated items.
Shoppers should bring their own bags or containers since the store provides limited packaging options, and it’s advisable to arrive early in the day when new bins are typically placed on the floor for the best selection.
2) Goodwill Outlet and Store Donation Center – Muskegon
The Muskegon Goodwill outlet and donation center is located at 1501 E Apple Ave, sharing a building with a traditional Goodwill retail store and featuring a drive‑thru donation drop‑off staffed daily.
Bargain hunters pay $1.69 per pound for unsorted clothing, shoes, toys, electronics, glassware, and household items, while larger furniture and oversized items carry individual prices.
For safety and convenience, the store strongly recommends bringing sturdy gloves. You may have to pay $2 for gloves at the entry door. When bins are rolled out, shoppers must step back until a staff member indicates they can start mining for bargains.
You can test electronics on site (bring batteries), and items are sold “as‑is” with no returns.
3) Goodwill Outlet Center – Grandville
The Goodwill Outlet Center at 3035 Prairie St SW in Grandville sells unsorted donated items by the pound. These items include clothing, linens, glassware, electronics, toys, and household goods, priced around $1.50 to $1.99 per pound.
Larger items like furniture and oversized goods are priced individually. Inside the store, items are organized into large rolling bins. Staff rotate these bins onto the floor throughout the day, usually every 30-45 minutes, giving shoppers fresh piles to browse.
For a better shopping experience, wear sturdy gloves to protect your hands. Bring your own bags or boxes, as checkout involves weighing your cart and loading items yourself.
4) Goodwill Outlet – Charlotte
The Charlotte Goodwill Outlet at 350 Lansing Road operates as a true bins-style outlet store where items are priced at $1.99 per pound for anything found in the large, consistently full bins.
The store maintains an active rotation schedule throughout the day, with staff members regularly cycling through and refilling bins with fresh merchandise. The bins are described as huge and always full, providing customers with a constantly changing inventory to browse through during their visit.
Gloves are highly recommended as you’ll be digging through large bins filled with unsorted merchandise, which can be messy work. The store welcomes shoppers of all ages and maintains a clean, organized environment thanks to hardworking management and staff.