Which States Have the Most Bin Stores?

We count every bin store and Goodwill outlet in our directory and rank the states that come out on top.

The states with the most bin stores, ranked

Florida leads the country with 42 bin stores in our directory, followed by California at 39 and North Carolina at 35. Texas (33) and Ohio (32) round out the top five across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026.

That top five is not a surprise when you look at what drives bin-store growth. Florida and California are the two largest liquidation markets in the country, with dense urban areas, major ports, and a constant flow of Amazon returns moving through regional warehouses. North Carolina is a smaller state by population, but its bin-store scene is unusually concentrated, and it posts the highest share of open stores of any top state.

The gap between first and second place matters for shoppers. Florida's 42 stores are spread across 30 cities, which means you are rarely far from a bin run even outside the big metros. California's 39 stores are thinner on the ground per square mile, but they cluster around the population centers where most people live.

Here is the full top ten by total store count across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026:

What this table does not show is how the mix differs. Florida, California, and Texas all lean heavily on Goodwill outlets as well as Amazon bin stores, while North Carolina and Oklahoma are almost entirely Amazon-liquidation territory. That mix changes what a shopping trip looks like, which we break down below.

How many bin stores are there in the US?

Our directory tracks 501 bin stores and Goodwill outlets across the US, of which 464 are currently open and 37 are listed as closed. They sit in 48 states and 417 cities.

The 501 figure splits into two distinct store types. Amazon bin stores are the dominant format, at 334 total listings, while Goodwill outlets account for 166. The two operate on completely different pricing models, so it is worth knowing which one you are walking into before you go.

Amazon bin stores run a price ladder that drops through the week, often starting around $1 on the cheapest day and rising as inventory is restocked. Goodwill outlets instead sell most goods by the pound, which rewards bulk buyers and resellers rather than casual shoppers hunting a single item.

The closed-store count is a useful reality check. 37 listings are marked closed, which tells you this industry turns over quickly. A store that was open last month may not be open this month, so always check a store's own page or socials before driving out. Our bin store directory and guides hub are kept current for exactly that reason.

For a sense of scale, 22.4% of listings have their own website and 61.1% maintain a Facebook page. Facebook is the de facto home of bin-store announcements, so it is where restock-day and price-drop news actually lands.

Bin stores by state count: the full picture

Bin stores are not evenly spread. 48 states have at least one listing in our directory, but the top five states hold a large share of the total, while the long tail of states has only a handful each across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026.

That concentration means your experience depends heavily on where you live. If you are in Florida, Ohio, or North Carolina, you can compare prices and restock schedules across several stores in a single weekend. If you are in a state with one or two listings, you are more likely to treat that store as a destination trip and plan around its specific restock day.

Here is the complete state-by-state count as it stands in our directory:

Notice that some states punch above their weight. Oklahoma has 19 stores but only 10 cities, which means its stores cluster tightly around Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Arkansas holds 13 stores, every one of them currently open, which is a strong reliability signal for shoppers in the region.

The long tail tells its own story. States like South Dakota and New Mexico have just a few listings, often anchored by a single well-known store. Shoppers there lean on individual store pages and word of mouth rather than comparison shopping, which is why we keep per-store details on the full store list.

Which state has the most Goodwill bins?

California has the most Goodwill bins, with 21 Goodwill outlets in our directory, 20 of them open. Florida is second at 16, and Texas third at 13, giving shoppers in those three states the deepest pay-by-the-pound options across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026.

Goodwill outlets are a different animal from Amazon bin stores, and the state totals reflect where Goodwill's regional organizations have invested in outlet-format locations. California leads partly because it is a huge state with multiple Goodwill regions operating independently, each running its own outlet network.

Here is how the Goodwill outlet count breaks down by state:

Pay-per-pound pricing is the norm almost everywhere: 19 of California's outlets sell by weight, and 16 of Florida's do. That means the shopping strategy is completely different from a dollar-day bin store. You fill a cart, weigh it, and pay by the pound, which favors resellers and people buying in bulk.

Ratings vary meaningfully by state. Texas Goodwill outlets average 4.8 across 48 ratings, while Colorado's average just 2.9. If you have a choice of states nearby, the rating gap is worth weighing before you commit to a long drive.

Amazon bin stores by state: where the dollar days are

Amazon bin stores are the most common format in our directory, with 334 total listings across 46 states. North Carolina leads the Amazon-only mix, where 30 of its 35 listed stores are Amazon bin stores.

Amazon bin stores run the classic price-ladder model: everything starts at a set price on restock day, then drops each day until the bins are cleared. The median cheapest-day price across most top states sits at $1, which is why the format has exploded in popularity for bargain hunters and resellers alike.

The state mix matters for what you will find. North Carolina is nearly all Amazon liquidation, with 30 Amazon stores and only 5 Goodwill outlets. Oklahoma is similar at 17 Amazon stores versus 2 Goodwill outlets. In those states, the dollar-day ladder is the whole game.

By contrast, California and Florida balance both formats, so you can run an Amazon bin store on the weekend and hit a pay-by-the-pound Goodwill outlet the same afternoon. Check the Amazon bin store listings and each state page to plan a mixed route.

Names worth knowing include ABQ Liquidators in New Mexico, 1440 Wholesale Fort Smith in Arkansas, and 7 Days Liquidation Bin Store in California, each running a slightly different ladder and restock schedule.

Top cities for bin stores

Houston has the most bin stores of any single city in our directory, with 7 listings, followed by Oklahoma City and Tulsa at 5 each. Orlando leads Florida's metro areas at 4 across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026.

City-level density is what most shoppers actually care about, because it determines whether you can hit multiple stores in one trip. Houston's 7 stores split between 2 Amazon bin stores and 5 Goodwill outlets, giving you both pricing models within a single metro.

Oklahoma is the quiet standout here. Oklahoma City and Tulsa each hold 5 stores, and nearly all of them are Amazon bin stores. That density in a mid-sized state means shoppers in those two metros enjoy a level of choice that rivals far larger cities.

Here are the top cities by store count across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026:

North Carolina spreads its stores across several mid-sized cities rather than one hub. Goodwill Outlet Asheville anchors the west, while Concord, Greensboro, and Raleigh each carry three listings. That is a different pattern from Texas, where Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor do the heavy lifting. For a full city-by-city breakdown, start at the bin store directory and drill into your state.

What this means for your next bin run

If you live in a top-five state, you can afford to be picky: compare prices, restock days, and ratings across several stores. If you are in the long tail, treat your local store as a planned destination and time your visit to its restock day across 501 stores in our directory as of August 2026.

Start with the format you actually want. Amazon bin stores reward early-week visits when the ladder is at its cheapest, while Goodwill outlets reward bulk buyers who do not mind digging. Knowing which state you are in, and which format dominates there, tells you what to expect before you walk in the door.

Restock days are the single most important piece of intel, and they are recorded for only a fraction of listings. Where we have the data, it is on the store's page. Ashland Outlet & Bins in Kentucky, for example, restocks on Friday, while Bargain Binz & Beyond in Ohio restocks Friday and hits its cheapest price Thursday. Timing around those days is the difference between full bins and picked-over shelves.

Finally, remember that this industry turns over fast. 37 stores in our directory are marked closed, and new ones open constantly. Before any trip, confirm hours and restock on the store's own page or Facebook, then head to the bin store directory or the guides hub to plan your route.