Texas is home to twelve Goodwill Outlet (or “Bin”) locations, making it the third-most across any U.S. state, behind only California and Florida. There used to be Goodwill Outlets in Katy and 8225 S Gessner Dr, Houston, but they are now permanently closed.
These unique outlets offer a true treasure hunt experience: instead of fixed prices, items are sold by weight, typically around $1.49 to $2.59 per pound, with occasional heavier pieces priced individually.
Each bin is packed with everything from clothing and kitchenware to electronics and jewelry, and gets refilled multiple times a day, making every visit different.
Shoppers dig in, looking for hidden gems like designer labels, vintage finds, or everyday bargains, all while contributing to Goodwill’s mission of funding job training and community services.
Goodwill Outlets in Texas
1) Goodwill Distribution Center – North Outlet – Austin
The Goodwill Distribution Center North Outlet sits at 2300 Scarbrough Drive Building 5 in Austin, Texas. This outlet operates with the pay-by-pound model where you fill bins and weigh your items at checkout.
New bins typically rotate onto the floor 8-10 times throughout the day. The bins are arranged in rows across the warehouse floor, making it easy to move between different sections. You can find clothing, electronics, books, household items, and furniture mixed throughout the bins.
The store gets busiest during weekend mornings and evenings when most people are off work. Weekday afternoons tend to be quieter for shopping. While gloves are not required, many shoppers bring their own since you dig through bins of used items.
2) Goodwill Central Texas – Outlet South – Austin
Goodwill Central Texas – Outlet South is located at 6505 Burleson Road in Austin, Texas, and operates as a unique thrift shopping experience where items are sold by weight rather than individual pricing. Pricing follows a per-pound system where most clothing and household items cost $1.99 per pound for purchases under 50 pounds, with the rate dropping to $1.59 per pound for purchases over 50 pounds.
Electronics and glassware are priced at $0.89 per pound, while books, DVDs, and CDs are sold for $1 each. The store requires all shoppers to wear gloves at all times for safety and hygiene reasons, and gloves can be purchased on-site if needed.
The outlet operates on a bin rotation schedule where employees bring out fresh merchandise throughout the day, typically with rotations occurring every hour. Shoppers are advised to bring their own reusable bags and wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty, as the treasure hunting process involves extensive searching through large bathtub-sized containers filled with donated goods.
3) Goodwill Outlet Waco
The Goodwill Outlet in Waco, Texas is located at 1000 E. Waco Dr. and operates Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Sunday hours from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Most merchandise is priced at $1.49 per pound. The store features a warehouse-style layout with large blue bins containing various donated items organized by category, including clothing, electronics, housewares, and shoes.
Gloves are not required but are highly recommended when digging through the bins, as broken glass or dirty items may be present. Unlike traditional Goodwill stores, the outlet does not provide shopping bags at checkout, and all items are sold as-is with no returns allowed. The store tends to be less crowded and more relaxed compared to other Texas outlet locations, with plenty of parking available.
4) Goodwill Laredo Outlet
The Goodwill Laredo Outlet is located at 11914 Conly Rd in Laredo, Texas 78045.
This outlet offers a unique shopping experience where you can purchase items by the piece or by the pound. You’ll find 60 tables of merchandise to browse through each day. The outlet rotates new items every hour with 9 complete rotations happening daily.
You can shop for clothing at 50 cents per piece. The store also sells linens, bedding, and accessories. The outlet operates in a climate-controlled environment for your comfort.
5) Waco Goodwill Outlet
This is the second goodwill outlet in Waco. The outlet follows the typical Goodwill bin system where you pay by the pound. Items are placed in blue bins throughout the store floor for you to sort through. The bins get rotated regularly to keep fresh inventory available.
You should bring gloves when shopping here since you’ll be digging through bins of unsorted items. The store tends to be busiest on weekends and during the first few hours after opening when new bins are put out.
This outlet has three bathrooms, but none of them have a changing table.
6) Goodwill Houston Outlet Store
The Goodwill Houston Outlet Store at 10998 Fuqua St operates as a “bins” store where merchandise is sold by the pound rather than individually priced. The store features large rolling bins organized by category, including separate bins for clothing/textiles, housewares, books, electronics, and glassware.
Items are priced at $2.49 per pound for clothing, shoes, and linens (0-50 pounds), with bulk discounts available at $1.99 per pound for over 50 pounds. Electronics, glassware, and media cost $1.19 per pound, while books are sold at 50 cents each or 3 for $1.
Gloves are not required but are strongly recommended for safety and hygiene when digging through bins. The shopping experience can be chaotic and competitive, with experienced resellers and treasure hunters frequently visiting to find items for resale. Tables are arranged in pods of 4 with at least 8 feet between shopping areas for safety.
7) Goodwill Outlet Store & Donation Center – Houston
The Goodwill Houston Outlet Store at 7960 Long Point Rd operates as a “bins” store where merchandise is sold by the pound rather than individually priced.
Clothing, shoes, and linens cost $2.49 per pound for purchases under 50 pounds and $1.99 per pound for purchases over 50 pounds. Electronics, glassware, and media items are priced at $1.19 per pound, while books cost 50 cents each or three for $1. Larger items like bicycles, furniture, and televisions are individually priced. All merchandise is sold as-is with no returns accepted, and all sales are final.
The store layout consists of large tables organized in pods of four with at least 8 feet between shopping sides. Items are separated by category into different bins, with clothing and textiles together, housewares in separate bins, and electronics and glassware having their own designated areas.
Gloves are strongly recommended when shopping through the bins due to potential broken glass, dirty items, and general hygiene concerns. The store rotates bins with fresh merchandise about 10 to 11 times a day.
8) Goodwill Outlet Store – Fort Worth
The Goodwill Outlet Store in Fort Worth, located at 2452 Mansfield Highway, operates as a unique “bins” shopping experience where merchandise is sold by the pound rather than individually priced.
Clothing and textiles are priced at approximately $1.59 to $1.79 per pound, while electronics and glassware cost around $0.89 per pound. Items are displayed in large, shallow rolling bins organized by category, with separate sections for clothing, household goods, shoes, books, and linens.
The layout features multiple rows of bins, though some shoppers have noted that recent configuration changes have made navigation more challenging due to reduced space between rows.
Gloves are strongly recommended but not required when shopping at this location, as items can be dusty, damp, or potentially sharp. The store accepts both cash and card payments, but bags are not provided at checkout, and all sales are final with no returns allowed
9) Goodwill Outlet Store – Dallas
The Goodwill Outlet Store in Dallas operates at 3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. and uses a unique pay-by-the-pound pricing system where customers pay based on weight rather than individual price tags.
Items are placed in large blue bins throughout the store and are organized by category, with separate bins for clothing, household goods, shoes, books, and electronics. The pricing typically ranges from $1.49 to $1.99 per pound for most merchandise, with electronics and glassware priced lower at around $0.89 per pound.
Gloves are highly recommended for digging through the bins, as items are unsorted and can be dusty or dirty. The store rotates bins about 10 to 11 times a day, bringing fresh merchandise to the sales floor at regular intervals. Items are sold as-is with no returns allowed, and customers need to bring their own bags since none are provided at checkout
10) Goodwill Outlet Store – Houston
The Goodwill Outlet Store at 171 N Sam Houston Pkwy E in Houston operates as a “bins” store where merchandise is sold by the pound rather than individually priced. The store features large rolling bins separated by category including clothing, shoes, linens, housewares, books, and electronics.
Pricing follows a tiered system: clothing, shoes, and linens cost $2.49 per pound for purchases under 50 pounds and $1.99 per pound for over 50 pounds, while electronics, glassware, and media items are priced at $1.19 per pound. Books are sold individually at 50 cents each or 3 for $1. Large items like furniture, bicycles, and televisions are individually priced rather than sold by weight.
While gloves are not officially required at this Houston location, they are strongly recommended for safety and hygiene when digging through bins that may contain dusty or dirty items. The store operates on a bin rotation system where old bins are removed, and fresh merchandise is brought out 10 to 11 times a day.
11) Goodwill Outlet – Windcrest
The Goodwill Outlet Store in Windcrest, Texas, located at 7702 I-35, operates as a unique “bins” style thrift store where items are sold by the pound rather than individual pricing.
General merchandise including clothing, household goods, and textiles are priced at approximately $1.39 to $1.69 per pound, making it an extremely affordable shopping destination for bargain hunters. The store layout consists of large bins organized by category, with clothing and textiles in separate bins from housewares, books, electronics, and glassware.
The store enforces strict safety policies that all shoppers must follow: gloves are required at all times for everyone entering the store, and children under 15 years of age are not permitted inside. Staff brings out fresh bins of merchandise throughout the day in rotations that occur approximately every hour.
12) Goodwill Outlet – Harker Heights
The Goodwill Outlet Store in Harker Heights, located at 125 E Kathey Rd follows a unique “pay-per-pound” pricing model where most items are sold by weight rather than individual prices.
The store layout consists of large bins and tables filled with various donated items, organized by category such as clothing, housewares, electronics, and glassware. While gloves are not explicitly required at this location, they are highly recommended when sorting through merchandise to protect hands from potential dust, dirt, or broken items.
The store operates on a rotation system where employees bring out fresh bins of merchandise 8 to 10 times a day, replacing older inventory. All items are sold “as is” with no returns accepted, and the store does not accept donations on-site.