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What We Take

DONATING FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

All donations are tax deductible.

  • Drop Off Items at Our Warehouse
    The Sharehouse is open to receive drop-off donations
    on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Sharehouse is located at 5706 Second Ave. S. in South Seattle.
For driving directions, click How To Find Us.

  • Arrange for Pick Up of Large Items
    The Sharehouse is able to pick up donations of large furniture within Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park city limits and on Mercer Island. Please note that we are scheduling up to four weeks in advance. To schedule a pick up, call 206-767-5280.

ITEMS WE TAKE

Furniture
Beds and Bed Frames (except king
      size, water beds, hide-a-beds)
Dressers
Nightstands
Couches, Futons with Frames
Armchairs, Easy Chairs
Recliners
End Tables, Coffee Tables
Dining Tables, Kitchen Tables
Dining Chairs, Kitchen Chairs
Bookcases
Lamps
Small Desks

Linens
Bed Sheets
Blankets
Pillows
Towels

Hygiene Products (full size,
new, in original packaging)
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Combs
Hair Brushes
Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Razors
Diapers

Kitchen and Dining
Pots and Pans
Cooking Utensils
Dishes
Glasses
Flatware
Baking Pans
Toasters and Toaster Ovens
Coffee Makers
Microwave Ovens
Mixers

Accessories and Miscellaneous
Television Sets
Art Work
Area Rugs and Throw Rugs
Hair Dryers
Alarm Clocks
Light Bulbs and Lamp Shades

Cleaning Supplies
Brooms and Mops
Waste Baskets
Small Trash Cans
Laundry Detergent
Vacuum Cleaners and Bags

Other Household Items
All items must be in good condition.
If you have donation items not on this list,
please call us at 206-767-5280

Please Note:  The Sharehouse is not able to accept any item with stains, tears, broken or missing pieces, or that is not working. The Sharehouse reserves the right to decline any donation based on its condition and/or suitability for distribution.

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ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT

Any item that does not work
Any item with stains, tears, broken or missing pieces
Armoires or cabinets over 6’ tall by 4’ wide
Baby furniture or equipment
Books
Building materials or supplies
Clothing
Computers or computer equipment
Couches over 7’ (84”) long
Desks larger than 4’ from side to side and 2’ from front to back
Exercise equipment
Food
Futon mattresses without frames or futon frames without mattresses
Glass top dining tables over 4’ across
Hide-a-beds
King-size beds
Luggage
Office furniture or  equipment (to donate these items, see Gateway Project)
Outdoor furniture except wicker that can be used indoors
Rollaway beds
Seasonal decorations (Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
Sleeping bags
Toys
Water beds

The Sharehouse must reserve the right to decline any donation
on the basis of condition.

For information about other agencies that accept donations, contact the Community Information Line at 211. This is a clearinghouse of information about a host of organizations and services that serve those in need.

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