Where to Donate, Recycle, and Refresh in Seattle, WA
Resources for a Thoughtfully Curated Life
Wondering where to take the items you’re ready to part with?
This list includes my go-to spots in Seattle for donating, consigning, or responsibly recycling your belongings. I care deeply about where things end up and always aim to match items with their next best home—or ensure they’re processed as sustainably as possible. When we work together, I’m happy to handle your donations for you, so you can declutter with peace of mind.
Need help clearing things out in the first place?!
If you found your way here, chances are you’re already in decluttering mode—go you! If the process feels overwhelming or you’re not sure where to start, I’m here to help. Check out my services to see how I can make it easier (and maybe even fun!) to lighten your load.
Consignment
Women’s Apparel & Accessories
Sell Your Sole Consignment - Designer Items (Magnolia)
Fury Consignment (Madison Park)
The Refind - Designer Items (Madison Park)
Editor Consignment (Ballard)
Labels (Phinney Ridge)
Buffalo Exchange (Ballard and Others)
Crossroads (U District and Capitol Hill)
Creature Consignment (Capitol Hill)
Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment (Central District)
Bon Voyage Vintage (Pioneer Square)
Ragamoffyn’s - Designer Items (Kirkland)
Champagne Taste - Includes Wedding and Formalwear (Kirkland)
Men’s Apparel & Accessories
Creature Consignment (Capitol Hill)
Buffalo Exchange (Ballard and Others)
Crossroads (U District and Capitol Hill)
Teen / Young Adult Apparel & Accessories
Plato’s Closet (Lynnwood)
Kids Apparel & Accessories
Childish Things (Crown Hill)
Kym’s Kiddy Corner (Greenwood)
My Three Little Birds (West Seattle)
Small Threads for Kids (Issaquah, Redmond, Kirkland, Mill Creek)
Furniture
Sports Equipment & Outdoor Gear
Board Games
Blue Highway Games (Queen Anne)
Books
Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Seward Park)
Half Price Books (Bellevue, Redmond, Everett, Lynnwood, Olympic Outlet, Tacoma, Tukwila)
Magus Books (U District)
Cassette Tapes
Donations
General
Buy Nothing - Find your local group!
Assistance League (Wallingford)
Lifelong Thrift (Capitol Hill)
Out of the Closet (Capitol Hill)
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Donation Bin at EVO on Stone Way)
Ballard NW Senior Center - See list of items they accept
St. Francis House (First Hill)
Friends of Youth (Kirkland)
Eastside Community Aid (ECA) Thrift Shop (Kirkland)
Move-in Ministry (Serves people moving out of homelessness into housing)
Women’s Items
Jubilee Women’s Center (Capitol Hill) - Clothing, shoes, accessories
Kid’s Items
KidVantage (Shoreline) - Also take pregnancy clothing
Treehouse for Kids (N Beacon Hill)
Westside Baby (White Center) - They also list various collection sites (including several The Little Gym locations around Seattle)
Pet Items
West Seattle Food Bank - Dry dog food (open bags ok) and kitty litter
Furniture
Habitat for Humanity - Can schedule a free pick-up or can drop-off at their locations in Auburn, Southcenter, Bellevue or Ellensburg.
Housewares
Ballard NW Senior Center - See list of items they will accept
Habitat for Humanity - Can schedule a free pick-up or can drop-off at their locations in Auburn, Southcenter, Bellevue or Ellensburg.
Tools/Building Materials
Tool Libraries - Ballard Tool Library, Shoreline/NE Tool Libraries, Sustainable Capitol Hill Tool Library, West Seattle Tool Library
Habitat for Humanity - Can schedule a free pick-up or can drop-off at their locations in Auburn, Southcenter, Bellevue or Ellensburg.
Food Items
See map of food bank locations near you here
U District Food Bank - Also accepts dozen egg cartons and handled paper bags
Art/Craft/Sewing Supplies
Seattle Recreative (Georgetown and Greenwood)
Ballard NW Senior Center - See list of items they will accept
Books
Friends of the Seattle Public Library
Pianos!
Wedding Dresses
Brides for a Cause (Dresses 5 years old or newer)
Hearing Aids
Recycling / Disposal
General
King County’s “What do I do with…?” page
Where Seattle Recycles - Recyclable items
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home.
Junk Removal Service
Plastic Bags/Plastic Film
Many grocery stores have collection bins. More info here.
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home.
Textiles/Threads
Ex: clothing, shoes, linens that are not in donate-able condition
GreenTeam - Find a Bin - Free
King County textile donation programs
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home including textiles/threads.
Eyeglasses
Lion’s Club “Recycle for Sight” (main info page)
Electronics
PCs For People (by Gas Works Park) - Free. They can also handle certified data destruction.
Friendly Earth - Recycling and certified data destruction
Apple products can be taken to an Apple Store to be recycled for free
1 Green Planet (Renton)
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home including various electronics/cables, etc.
Staples - See list for the type of items they accept
Batteries
Drop-off at N and S Transfer Stations (N Station off of Stone Way) - Free
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home including batteries.
Printer Cartridges
Staples - See list for the type of items they accept
School Supplies
Staples - See list for the type of items they accept
Hazardous Waste / Cleaning Supplies
King County Hazardous Waste - Free
Medications
CVS (no syringes)
Walgreens (no syringes)
King County Secure Medicine Return
King County Syringe/Needle/Lancet/Sharps Disposal
Styrofoam & Plastic Film
Kent Drop-off Location - Free
Ridwell - I cannot recommend Ridwell enough! #notSponsored haha. They are a service that collects hard-to-recycle items right from your home including styrofoam & plastic film.
Bulky Items (Furniture, appliances, mattresses, box springs)
Need help clearing things out in the first place?!
If you found your way here, chances are you’re already in decluttering mode—go you! If the process feels overwhelming or you’re not sure where to start, I’m here to help. Check out my services to see how I can make it easier (and maybe even fun!) to lighten your load.