Have still-usable items gathering dust in your home? Declutter your space and donate items to a local nonprofit—you’ll prevent waste and make a positive impact in your community. Ready to refresh your wardrobe or update your home decor? Buying secondhand is budget-friendly and saves the energy and resources needed to create new items.
Local spots to donate and shop in Portland
Portland has an amazing network of nonprofit organizations that make donating and buying used easy and impactful.
Furniture, housewares, and clothing
- Saint Vincent De Paul: Donate furniture, housewares, books, and clothing at their thrift store on Southeast Powell Boulevard. While you’re there, shop the thrift store: Proceeds fund wraparound community support services.
- William Templehouse: Donate clothing, furniture, household goods, and electronics at their Northwest Glisan Street thrift store location or schedule a pickup. Shop for items at their thrift store.
Craft supplies
- SCRAPPDX: Donate craft supplies of all types (check their acceptance list for details). Shop their Creative Reuse Center store for supplies – and inspiration – for your next project.
- Disco Fibers: Donate secondhand yarn and fibers at their partner drop-off locations, Northwest Wool in Southwest Portland and Hook & Needle in Vancouver. Purchase secondhand yarn supplies at their location in the Memory Den vintage mall in Southeast Portland.
- Schoolhouse Supplies: Donate school and office supplies to their Northeast store or shop their online store. School supplies and proceeds from the store go to supporting students in need and the Free Store for Teachers.
Bikes
- Community Cycling Center: Donate gently used bicycles, parts, tools, and accessories to their shop on Northeast Alberta Street. Shop their selection of affordable, refurbished bikes.
- Bikes4Humanity: Donate used bikes to connect the community with affordable bikes and repair classes.
Building materials
- ReBuilding Center: Donate building materials, lighting, and more at their large store on North Mississippi Avenue. Purchase unique and affordable building materials at their store or online.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate building supplies, furniture, tools, lawn and garden tools and supplies, and home goods: Drop off in person or schedule a pickup. Shop for building materials, furniture, décor, and more in their stores or online. There are multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area: Find the one closest to you!
And don’t forget to clean out (or add to) your kitchen: Kitchen Culture is a locally owned shop in Southeast Portland where you can sell kitchenware you no longer need and shop for high-quality and affordable used and vintage pots and pans, dishware, cutlery, and more.
This list is just a start! Find even more organizations on the Resourceful PDX map.
Tips for successful donations
Check what’s accepted
Before dropping off items, visit the organization’s website to confirm their current needs. Inventory lists can change frequently.
Donate high-quality items
Only donate gently used goods that someone else will find useful and valuable. If it's torn, stained, or worn out, it should go in the trash.
Keep it local
Supporting local nonprofits ensures your donations benefit your community directly. Find one near you on the Resourceful PDX Map.
Swap, Share, and Resell
Looking for even more ways to reuse? Check out these resources:
Resourceful PDX Map: Discover local options for swapping, sharing, and reselling items. From Buy Nothing Groups to repaired furniture and household goods, there’s something for everyone.
Tool Libraries: Borrow tools for home projects and renovations from Portland’s extensive network of tool libraries. Save money and storage space!
Start the year with purpose
By choosing to reuse in the New Year, you’re doing more than just decluttering. Each time you reuse an item, share with a neighbor, or skip a new purchase, you're helping to conserve energy and natural resources, and reduce pollution from manufacturing and shipping [EPA].
At the same time, you’re building sustainable habits that strengthen your community, save money, and protect the environment. It matters!