Where do I Donate my Mattress?! – And More in Bellingham, WA
I get it. I work in real estate and sometimes not EVERYTHING needs to move with you when you move! But you don’t want to trash it… So, who will take it? In this post, I’m going to share some of the top resources I give to my clients when they are getting ready to move and need to donate items in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Definitely check in with each resource as sometimes they expand services or have new rules in place for what they are willing to accept! We’ll break it down by categories:
I Need to Donate:
Where to donate Clothes in Bellingham:
Bellingham Goodwill - Reusable clothing
Buffalo Exchange - They pay cash or you can get store credit!
Whatcom Humane Thrift Shop - Help support Animals in Whatcom County!
Assistance League of Bellingham, Thrift & Gift Shop - Please bring your “gently used’ items in good condition to the receiving door at our back entrance in the alley.
Worn Again Thrift - Cash offer of 25% or 30% store credit, also, there is a donation treasure chest for pieces they can’t take but you still want to pass along.
Y’s Buys Thrift Boutique - Focus on women-identified clothing!
Where to donate Furniture in Bellingham:
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County - It feels like they take EVERYTHING!!!
Bellingham Goodwill - And household items
Whatcom Humane Thrift Shop - Call ahead for large furniture donations like couches and recliners! They also accept dishes, china, and glassware!
Where to donate a Mattress in Bellingham:
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County - New and lightly used mattresses. There is a sanitization fee of $10 per mattress/box spring. PLUS: They even have a new express pick up service!!!
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores - Call 360-733-1350 for a donation pickup service.
Where to donate Electronics in Bellingham:
Bellingham Goodwill - E-waste - All electronics including televisions, computer monitors.
1PC - Offer free electronics recycling for computers, monitors, TV's and other electronics.
Image from Whatcom Humane Society’s Facebook Page
Where to donate a Car in Bellingham:
Whatcom Humane Society - You “auto” donate your old car, truck, boat or trailer for the animals at the Whatcom Humane Society. All vehicles must be in good running condition – no “junkers” please! Your donation is tax deductible and will help support the programs and services that WHS provides all year long. Email them to learn more: director@whatcomhumane.org.
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County - They accept cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and construction equipment. Sounds like they can even pick it up from you!
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores - speak with the local Salvation Army office. (562) 491-8260
BONUS ROUND!!! These have come up for my clients in the past…
Where to donate extra building materials in Bellingham:
Re-Store - From doors to wood, lighting, fencing, roofing, and interior and exterior paint, stain, sealers and varnishes.
Where to donate Books, Movies, Magazines, and CD’s in Bellingham:
Bellingham Public Library - See a guideline here.
Where to donate pianos in Bellingham:
Collection Calendar for Whatcom County, WA
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out this awesome database from Whatcom County’s Health and Community Services WasteWise portal! Just type in what you’re hoping to donate or dispose of and it’ll let you know the latest spots to donate it! Overwhelmed? Check out my blog post on where to dispose of things in Whatcom County!
Whew! This list is by no means exhaustive and if you’re like me, keeping things out of landfills whenever possible is the route you’d like to take too! Now of course, not everything can be donated so check out my other blog post about where and how to put waste in it’s place in Bellingham!