To Sell, Consign, Donate, or Recycle?
If you have designer clothes your best options are selling them online or taking them to a local consignment shop. To learn more about consigning visit NARTS.org.
If it’s furniture you are looking to unload, look to Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.org. Two suggestions: 1) only accept cash and 2) don’t invite strangers into your home. If possible have the piece of furniture in your garage or a covered area to show it. For additional protection have a friend or family member with you when you have someone looking at your furniture.
Do you want to sell a vase or china that is an heirloom? Do you know the value? If you want to be sure you price it right hire an appraiser.
When you find that you have accumulated a large amount of household items determine if you want to take the time it takes to put on a garage/yard sale. The trick to a successful sale is volume, variety and marketing. List larger items individually on Craigslist.org to get more foot traffic. Signage is important also. Use directional signs that are clear with large lettering and arrows from major intersections.
Your best bet for books, CDs, DVDs and video games is to sell them online. When you ship these out you can save money by using ‘media mail’ at the Post Office at half the cost of first class mail. If you choose to ship Media Mail, be sure NOT to include any other items in the package as the post office may decline to ship at the reduced rate.
Of course, if you itemize on your taxes, you may be able to write off any donations made to various charities (501(c)(3)).
Donation and Recycling Resources (Washington Olympic Peninsula)
Clallam County Recycling resources
2Good2Toss Clallam County (reusable materials exchange – sell or give away)
Clallam County Recyclopedia (PDF)
Plastic Recycling (those items NOT picked up curbside)
| What | Charity / Business | Phone | Address/Website |
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| Books, CDs, DVDs | North Olympic Library System | NOLS Donations | |
| Building Supplies | Habitat for Humanity | 360-417-7543 | Habitat for Humanity Clallam County 728 East Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 |
| Cell Phones | SecureTheCall.org | 301-891-2900 | Provides phones to Domestic Abuse Victims and Seniors in need. Click HERE for details. |
| Cell Phones | Big Sky Recycling | 971-373-6217 | Provides phone and funds to various charities including supporting our heroes overseas, planting trees, and feeding hungry children. Click HERE for more information. |
| Clothes, Bedding | Share Inc. | 360-952-8228 | http://www.sharevancouver.org/ |
| Clothes, Dresses & Women's Suits | Dress for Success | *Seattle location Not Taking Donations as of 11/14/2022. Donate professional clothing to help those in need dress for interviews. Click HERE for donation dates |
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| Clothes: Jeans/Denim | Zappos for Good - Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green | Donate any denim (see site) to be recycled into new products such as pet bed inserts, industrial mattresses, and more. Click HERE for details. | |
| Computer Equipment | Goodwill | 360-681-2635 Sequim 360-452-2440 Port Angeles 360-385-6600 Port Townsend | 680 W Washington St, Ste C, Sequim, WA, 98382 603 S Lincoln St, Port Angeles, WA, 98362 602 Howard St, Port Townsend, WA, 98368 Recycle TVs, CPUs (desktop computers), laptops, monitors & portable DVD players whether they work or not at all stores. Please call ahead to schedule drop-offs of large, heavy TVs. |
| Computer Equipment | The Recycle Center | 360-531-0645 | 301 County Landfill Rd, Port Townsend, WA, 98368 |
| Craft Supplies | SCRAP | 503-294-0769 | |
| Debris | Metro Recycling | 503-234-3000 | |
| Eyeglasses | Lions Sight Committee | 360-696-6321 | Click HERE for more information |
| Food items | Treasure House | 360-834-5786 | Check HERE for a Wishlist 91 C Street Washougal, WA |
| Household items | Retails Thrift Store | 360-693-1324 | 5000 E 4th Plain Vancouver, WA |
| Household items | Goodwill | ||
| Household items | YMCA Safe Choice | 360-696-0167 | Click HERE for their Wishlist |
| Household, Clothing | Cancer Society Discovery Shop | 360-695-8215 | 2011 Main Street, Vancouver, WA |
| Musical Instruments | School Distrct | Contact your local school district | |
| Printer Ink & Toner Cartridges | Office Max/Depot, Staples | give paper |
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| Rugs, Bath | Humane Society Animal Shelters | ||
| Shoes | Zappos for Good | Donate your used sandals, sneakers, boots, etc... to Zappos For Good Remix Project HEHERERE. Your old shoes will be repurposed for community projects, such as playground flooring, insulation, and more! | |
| Vehicles | ARC of Clark County | 360-546-3158 | www.arcofclarkcounty.org/ |
| Wedding Dresses | Adorned in Grace | 503-829-4486 | Click HHEREERE for details |
| Wedding Dresses | Wish Upon a Wedding | Click HHEREERE for more information | |
| Wire Hangers | Any Dry Cleaner | ||
| Shoes: Hunter Boots | Hunter Project | Donate your worn Hunter Boots HEHERERE and they will be processed, shredded, and transformed into roads, speed bumps, and a myriad of upcycled materials. | |
| Light Bulbs - CFL, HID, Fluorescent Tubes | Around Again | 360-683-7862 | 22 Gilbert Rd., Sequim, WA Recycle your CFL, HID, and Fluorescent tubes here |
