Best prices in town... none! Alternatives for Donations
The FreeStore is unable to accept every donation that is offered. In the event that your donation cannot be accepted, we recommend the following places as options to receiving your donations. We suggest that you call the suggested places and ask them if they can use what you have.
Got something too big for the FreeStore? Is the FreeStore closed?
There are a number of options:
Local Donation and Recycling Options
- Earth911 - Recycling Database! Great website with tips for reusing and recycling.
- EGYHOP Emma Goldman Youth and Homeless Outreach Project
- accepts blankets, hats, winter clothing, candles, flashlights, tents, and more
- Furniture Bank of Thurston County - (360) 357-4439
- Donation hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am to 12pm
- 2121 Log Cabin Rd, Olympia WA 98501
- Habitat for Humanity Olympia Store - accepts home improvement and building items
- KAOS Radio Community Billboard - submit an announcement about an item you want to sell or give away
- Little Free Libraries - check out this map to find out where you can drop off books
- Medical Equipment Bank - donate medical supplies and equipment
- Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11am - 2pm
- 2704 Pacific Ave SE
- NW Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center - (360) 923-2075
- 9013 Mullen Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513
- Hours: Mondays 9am-12pm, Tuesdays 9am-1pm, Wednesdays 10am-12pm
- Olympia Craigslist - post items for free or to sell
- PaintCare - search the database to see where you can recycle paint
- Trash Nothing - Olympia/Thurston County Reusables Freecycle - forum to post your items
- SafePlace - accepts tupperware, used cellphones, combs/brushes, unopened hygiene products, some clothing. (360) 786-8754
- Saint Michael Parish Clothing Bank
- Donations accepted on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm
- Location: 113 Devoe St. NE (corner of Devoe and Martin Way)
- Sergio's Place - shelter accepting clothing, blankets, office supplies
- 3501 Mary Elder Rd, Olympia
- Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm
- Where Do I Take My...? Thurston County - County's database for donation and recycling information. Search by item!
note: not everything is updated. For example, it still says Olympia's Goodwill takes furniture although they no longer do
- T-Mobile - recycle any phone, tablet, or batteries in store
- YWCA Kathleen's Closet - donate feminine work wear, professional clothes, scrubs, and bags
- Open 10am - 3pm, Monday - Thursday
Resources: websites with information, ideas, and inspiration
If anyone has additions to the our "Alternatives" please email it to me ...
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