Decluttering Directory: Where to Donate, Sell, or Discard Your Items
Welcome to our comprehensive guide for decluttering and repurposing your belongings! Our list of resources offers convenient avenues for donating, selling, consigning and discarding your unwanted items. Whether it's clothing, furniture, electronics, or household goods, we've assembled the ultimate directory to meet your decluttering needs.
(most resources are based in the Seattle/King County area)
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES | ART SUPPLIES | BOOKS | CHILDREN| CLOTHING | FURNITURE | MEDIA | PET
GENERAL DONATIONS
These are organizations are great options for generalized donations, where most items are accepted. However be sure to review their site if you have obscure or specific items.
RESOURCE | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|
1 | Goodwill | https://www.goodwill.org/locator/ |
2 | Salvation Army | https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/ |
3 | Catholic Community Services of King County | https://ccsww.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/King-County-In-Kind-Donations.pdf |
GENERAL MARKETPLACES
General Marketplaces are outlets where most items are sellable to a specific audience and free (or cost very little) to list. However be sure to review their site if you have obscure or specific items.
RESOURCE | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|
1 | Facebook Marketplace | https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ |
2 | Offer Up | https://offerup.com/ |
3 | Craigslist | https://seattle.craigslist.org/ |
4 | Ebay | https://www.ebay.com/ |
CLOTHING
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Donate | Dress for Success | The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. | Donate to Dress for Success (Seattle) |
2 | Donate | Mary's Place | Mary's Place in Seattle provides shelter, resources, and support for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness. They focus on ensuring no child sleeps outside, offering meals, housing assistance, and community programs to promote stability and self-sufficiency. | Donation drop-off for Mary's Place |
3 | Sell | Poshmark | An online marketplace to buy, sell and discover new and secondhand style. | Sell on Poshmark |
4 | Sell | Vestaire Collective | Vestiaire Collective is an online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned luxury fashion items. It offers a curated selection of authenticated designer clothing, accessories, and footwear, promoting sustainable fashion. | Sell on Vestaire Collective |
5 | Sell | The Refind | The Refind Closet, based in Seattle, is a luxury resale boutique offering curated designer clothing and accessories. It emphasizes sustainability by extending the lifecycle of luxury items through resale. | Consign with the Refind |
6 | Sell | Sell Your Sole | Seattle based boutique where clothing, shoes and accessories are sourced and sold locally. When you consign your items at Sell Your Sole,you are recycling your closet. | Consign with Sell Your Sole |
7 | Sell | Alexandra's | Seattle based consignment boutique that provides current, lightly-worn luxury and contemporary clothing and accessories to Seattle's bargain hunters with great taste! | Consign with Alexandra's |
8 | Sell | Buffalo Exchange | Buffalo Exchange is an American fashion resale retailer. Operating under a "buy, sell, trade" business model, it buys clothing and accessories from the public and resells them to the public. | Sell to Buffalo Exchange |
9 | Sell | Crossroads | With more than 100 “Best of” awards, Crossroads has been leading the resale fashion industry for 30 years. Fashionable and eco-conscious customers sell gently used clothing for cash or trade; shop for name-brand and designer clothing at amazing prices and help keep clothing out of landfill. | Sell to Crossroads |
10 | Sell | ISO In Search Of | Seattle based Luxury Consignment & Emerging designers Atelie | Consign with ISO |
11 | Sell | Cherry Consignment | West Seattle based boutique, opened in 2009 to create a place where women can shop for great finds at a great price. | Consign with Cherry Consignment |
12 | Sell | Zelda Zonk | West Seattle based, Zelda Zonk Consignment is an upscale neighborhood boutique that consigns and sells name brand clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories for women (and a growing section for men!). They sell high quality and current pieces that are either new or very gently loved. | Consign with Zelda Zonk |
13 | Sell | Trashie | A program where you get rewarded for recycling your clothes (and more!) with the Take Back Bag | Sell to Trashie |
14 | Sell | Eres Boutique Seattle | Eres Boutique provides a second-hand shopping experience that is fun, easy, and that challenges any dated or negative beliefs/ideas of second-hand fashion. | Consign with Eres Boutique |
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING & TOYS
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Donate | Mary's Place | Mary's Place in Seattle provides shelter, resources, and support for women, children, and families experiencing homelessness. They focus on ensuring no child sleeps outside, offering meals, housing assistance, and community programs to promote stability and self-sufficiency. | Mary's Place Donation Drop offs |
2 | Donate | Westside Baby | WestSide Baby Seattle provides essential items like diapers, clothing, and safety equipment to children in need, supporting families through direct distribution and community partnerships. | Donate to Westside Baby |
3 | Sell | Three Little Birds | My Three Little Birds is a West Seattle consignment store offering new and gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, and gear. They promote sustainable fashion by reusing kids' items and providing affordable options for families. | Consign with Three Little Birds |
4 | Donate | KidVantage (formerly, Eastside Baby Corner) | KidVantage, formerly known as Eastside Baby Corner, provides essential items such as diapers, clothing, and equipment to children in need, supporting families through partnerships with local service agencies. | Donate to KidVantage |
FURNITURE & BUILDING MATERIALS
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Donate | Humble Design | Lists and promotes estate sales across the U.S. It offers detailed listings, search functionality, seller tools, and educational content. Users can find sales, view photos, and descriptions, and read reviews. | Donate to Humble Design/ |
2 | Donate | Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity builds and repairs affordable homes for families in need, fostering community partnerships and volunteer efforts to address housing insecurity and promote homeownership. | Donate to Habitat for Humanity |
3 | Sell | Kaiyo | An online marketplace for buying and selling high-quality, pre-owned furniture. It offers curated pieces from top brands at discounted prices, focusing on sustainability and convenience. | Sell to Kaiyo |
BOOKS
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sell | Ziffit | An online platform for selling used books, DVDs, CDs, and games. Users can scan or enter barcodes to get instant prices, complete trades, and use free courier or drop-off services to send items, receiving payment via bank transfer or PayPal. | Sell to Ziffit |
2 | Donate | Littel Free Library | Their mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-exchange boxes. | Donate to Little Free Library |
ART SUPPLIES
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Donate | Seattle ReCreative | A nonprofit organization that promotes creative reuse by offering art supplies, workshops, and a community space for artistic expression and environmental sustainability. | Donate to Seatle ReCreative |
MEDIA (DVDS, VIDEOS, CDS)
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sell | Ziffit | An online platform for selling used books, DVDs, CDs, and games. Users can scan or enter barcodes to get instant prices, complete trades, and use free courier or drop-off services to send items, receiving payment via bank transfer or PayPal. | Sell on Ziffit |
2 | Sell | Easy Street | Seattle based store that buys used vinyl collections of all sizes plus cassettes and 8-tracks too. Additionally, they buy used CD/DVD and Blu-Rays – anything they can't use, is accepted as donations and passed onto Lifelong. | Sell to Easy Street |
PET SUPPLIES
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Donate | Seattle Humane Society | The Seattle Humane Society provides animal adoption services, veterinary care, and pet training, aiming to promote animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond through community outreach and education. | Donate to the Seattle Humane Society |
2 | Donate | PAWS | PAWS rehabilitates injured & orphaned wildlife, shelters & adopts homeless cats & dogs, & educates people to take compassionate action for animals.e | Donate to PAWS |
3 | Donate | Homeward Pet Adoption Center | Homeward Pet Adoption Center in Woodinville, WA, provides compassionate care, behavior training, and successful adoptions for cats and dogs, aiming to create a more humane community. | Donate to Homeward Pet |
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES
DONATE / SELL | RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sell | EstateSales.org | Lists and promotes estate sales across the U.S. It offers detailed listings, search functionality, seller tools, and educational content. Users can find sales, view photos, and descriptions, and read reviews. | Sell on EstateSales.org |
2 | Sell | Incollect | An online marketplace for high-quality art, antiques, and design. It connects collectors with vetted dealers, offering a curated selection of fine art, furniture, decorative objects, and jewelry. | Submit an application to sell on Incollect |
3 | Sell | 1stDibs | An online marketplace for luxury items, including high-end furniture, jewelry, art, and fashion, connecting discerning buyers with reputable dealers and designers. | Submit an application to sell on 1stDibs |
4 | Sell | Charish | An online marketplace for vintage and pre-owned furniture, decor, and art, connecting buyers with sellers offering unique and stylish home furnishings. | Consign with Charish |
5 | Sell | eBay | eBay's antique market is an online platform for buying and selling a wide range of antique items, connecting global buyers with diverse sellers. | Sell on eBay |
6 | Sell | Replacements.com | Specializes in matching and selling discontinued and hard-to-find china, crystal, silver, and collectibles, helping customers complete their sets or find unique pieces. | Sell on Replacements.com |
JUNK REMOVAL
Junk removal services haul away large items or large amounts of items that are garbage. This can include things like old appliances, trash and other debris. Typically these services are used if you have junk to get rid of and you don't have a way to transport it or the time. The average cost to haul away junk is $150, though this price can vary between $75-$375+, depending on several factors.
RESOURCE | LEARN MORE | |
---|---|---|
1 | Junk King | https://www.junk-king.com/ |
2 | Seattle Rubbish Removal | https://seattlerubbish.com/ |
3 | Junk B Gone | https://mrjunkbgoneseattle.com/ |