Kinda Picky, Aren't You Salvation Army?

I have a retail store, I've said that many times. I also have rental property. On occasion, I have had furniture that I couldn't sell for one reason or another, or I have had things left behind.  In both situations, you would think that The Salvation Army would be a consideration.  Not so much.  In recent experience, they have gotten especially particular about what they will accept.
Recently, a friend took a computer desk to donate.  The woman in charge looked at it as if the desk had poop on it.  Yes, it was pressboard.  There were no dings, scrapes, or other damage.  But it was pressboard.  Had it been made of wood, I would have sold it.  But again, it was pressboard.  Also, it was a little wet because it was driven over in the rain.  News flash to Salvation Army employees: rain gets things wet.
She wasn't very excited about taking it.  I guess this free item wasn't up to her high standards.  I can understand not wanting junk, but this was just a cheap desk.  It wasn't in bad shape or one step from the curb, just not selling, so not justified in keeping it, right?
I have been in Salvation Army stores.  I don't see what they are so picky for.  There is also some debate as to when the employees there can scarf up the few good things that come through the door.  I was told in huffy terms that they cannot buy anything until it has been on the floor for thirty days.  When I asked if a friend could be directed to buy it before the 30 days had passed, I did not get a response. Huh.
I have read the literature.  The Salvation Army says that that they do a lot of good.  I have read that they give work skills to people.  So does Walmart, and people hate their guts.  I have read that they put a lot of money into their charity. Do they? Opinions vary.  A quick google search runs through all sorts of propaganda. They start their employees off at almost $9 bucks an hour.  Oddly, I can never find help there in less than 3 minutes.
There is a charity in my town that is associated with the local hospital.  It is run by volunteers who are not paid. The building was a gift.  The utilities are paid by an anonymous donor. It truly does put 100% of it's sales back into the community.  Guess where my donations go now?  Think about it, you'll thank me later.