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Cut the Clutter: Donation & Recycling Locations Around the Sound
Spring is coming, and with it comes a chance to clear out the old and start fresh—whether it’s those ever-growing piles in your garage and attic, that closet you can barely close, or a horror-movie-inspired basement. Here are resources to reclaim your space and put your unwanted items to good use (or recycle and give them their own fresh start)…
Donations | Recycling | Disposal
Donations
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BARGAIN BOUTIQUE
Furniture/furnishings, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, and new or gently used men’s, women’s or children’s clothing. Be sure to check items they don’t accept.
seattlechildrens.org/giving/bargain-boutiques
Estates: (206) 327-3067
Vehicles: (888) 205-8941
Bainbridge Island: 1050 Hildebrand Lane, Suite G-1 | Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 | (206) 842-5567
Olympia: 2020 Harrison Ave. NW | Olympia, WA 98502-5097 | (360) 236-8245
GOODWILL
Accepts donations of a wide range of items, from exercise equipment, to clothes and home decor items and furniture. Net proceeds help fund job training and education programs.
evergreengoodwill.org/donate-goods
KIDVANTAGE
Donate your quality used children’s clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, books, bedding, and maternity clothing. You’ll help to fill the nearly 4,000 orders of essentials that they provide to underprivileged children and expectant moms each week.
Issaquah: 1510 NW Maple St. | Issaquah, WA 98027 | (425) 865-0234
Shoreline: 17230 12th Ave NE | Shoreline, WA 98155 | (425) 209-1136
Bremerton: 1463 NE Dawn Road, Suite B | Bremerton, WA 98311 | (360) 616-0235
MARY’S PLACE
Gratefully accepts gently used clothing, luggage, twin size sheets/blankets, paperback books, and small household items (dishware, utensils, mugs, and small appliances such as microwaves) to distribute to families in need.
marysplaceseattle.org/get-involved/share-your-stuff
Donation Center: 4521 6th Ave S. | Seattle, WA 98108
Shelter (small donations only): 720 Blanchard St, Seattle
NORTHWEST CENTER
Big Blue Trucks accept clothing, household goods, sporting goods, tools, toys & more to support people with disabilities. Here’s what they do and don’t take.
bigbluetruck.org/drop-off-locations
NORTHWEST FURNITURE BANK
Furniture bank for homeless families in transition in South King County and Pierce County. Here’s what they accept and you can arrange a pickup if you live within a 25 mile radius of Tacoma.
117 Puyallup Ave | Tacoma, WA 98421 | 253-302-3868
SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE
Accepts clean, gently used clothing for men, women & children as well as kitchen & household items. All donations are passed on directly to those in need.
stfrancishouseseattle.org/support-us
169 12th Ave | Seattle, WA 98122 | 206-268-0784
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Drop off your sorted donations of gently used clothing, housewares, toys, shoes/accessories, linens, books, and electronics to one of their thrift stores (here’s what they don’t accept). $0.89 of every dollar funds programs that provide neighbors with food, clothing, eviction prevention, case management, and more.
SEATTLE’S UNION GOSPEL MISSION
Accepts food, clothing, furniture, vehicles & housewares in their mission to support our homeless neighbors.
Distribution Center: 8226 South 208th Street, Suite G110 | Kent, WA 98032 | (206) 723-5700
Furniture Pick-Up: (507) 593-7024
Recycling/Disposal
E-CYCLE WASHINGTON
WA Department of Ecology’s free program for residents to recycle electronics (including TVs, computers, monitors, tablets, & more), with participating locations across the state.
FRIENDLY EARTH
Free recycling of electronics, flat screen TVs/monitors, appliances, BBQs, computers, lawn equipment/tractors, motorcycles, & more! Recycling with a fee for copiers/printers, refrigerators, A/C units, solar panels, & large rear-projection TVs. Paid data destruction available as well. Get the full scoop here.
1560 1st Ave S. | Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 367-4111
ONE GREEN PLANET
Free recycling of electronics, computers, copiers, printers, ink/toner, appliances, bikes/scooters, scrap metal, machinery, phones/chargers, & more. Recycling with a fee for appliances containing Freon, flat screen TVs, tapes/CDs/floppy disks, alkaline batteries, & X-ray film. Here’s the full list.
851 Houser Way North, Suite B | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 996-3513
RECOLOGY
With a zero waste goal, Recology stores accept hard to recycle items like CFL light bulbs, household batteries, hard-cover books, small electronics/appliances, block Styrofoam, and bicycles. Here’s the fee list for non-customers (if you’re already signed up for their curbside service, you can drop off limited quantities for free).
Issaquah: 317 NW Gilman Blvd, #22 | Issaquah, WA 98027
Highline: 15858 First Avenue S, #A100 | Burien, WA 98148
Shoreline: 15235 Aurora Ave. N | Shoreline, WA 98133
RUBBISH WORKS
Removal of nonhazardous materials for eco-friendly disposal—up to 50% of hauled away materials are recycled and the rest is donated when possible.
(888) 594-5078
We earn the trust and loyalty of our brokers and clients by doing real estate exceptionally well. The leader in our market, we deliver client-focused service in an authentic, collaborative, and transparent manner and with the unmatched knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of experience.
© Copyright 2025, Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island.
Our Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches
Grab your boots, pack a thermos…it’s time to choose those perfect Halloween pumpkins! This year, why not explore a new town and make your pumpkin patch experience a true adventure? All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and some are open on weekdays too. Some even welcome your furry family members on a leash. Scroll down for the full scoop!
Eastside | North of Seattle | South of Seattle
Eastside
Fletcher Farm
Dog-friendly with a scavenger hunt, farm animal zoo, storybook trail, mini-golf, photo stations, and junior corn maze for the little ones. End of season Halloween Bash, too!
Open Sat & Sun, 11a-6p | Every weekend from 9/28-10/27
18712 SE May Valley Road | Issaquah
fletcherfarmevents@gmail.com
fletcherfarmissaquah.com
Jubilee Farm
Hay rides, food trucks, animals, barn store, & hot apple cider.
Open Sat & Sun, 10a-5p | Every weekend in October
229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Carnation
(425) 222-4558
jubileefarm.org
Novelty Hill Farm
Dog-friendly! Corn maze, farm critters, trike track, hay mow, & picnic/fire pit rentals.
Open Fridays, 3-6p & Sat/Sun, 10a-5p | 9/27-10/27
26617 NE 124th Street | Duvall
(425) 788-2416
noveltyhillfarm.com
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Live music, face painting, clue hunt, hay rides, mini pumpkin painting, living playground, kids’ farm tours, & apple slingshot.
Sat, 10/19 & Sun, 10/20 | 10a-4p
10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE | Carnation
(425) 788-1134
oxbow.org/oxtober
Remlinger Farms
25 rides & attractions for children (including a train, carousel, & mini roller-coaster!), pony rides, apple cannon, cafe, & brewery with 20 choices on tap.
Open Sat & Sun, 10:30a-4:30p | Every weekend from 9/28-10/27
32610 NE 32nd Street | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4135
remlingerfarms.com
Serres Farm
Mini train rides, corn maze and a dazzling variety of specialty pumpkins.
Open Sat & Sun, 9a-5p | Every weekend in October
20306 NE 50th St | Redmond, WA
(425) 868-3017
serresfarm.com/pumpkin-patch
Two Brothers Pumpkins at Game Haven Farm
Farm animals and an eerie number of well-attired scarecrows.
Open 9:30a-6p | Every weekend in October
7110 310th Avenue NE | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4313
facebook.com/twobrotherspumpkins
North of Seattle
Bailey Vegetables
U-pick apples and kids play area with hay run, farm trikes & sandbox. Weekend kettle corn, cider and donuts, too!
Open Weekends, 10a-5:30p & Weekdays 12-5:30p | Late September-October
12698 Springhetti Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-8826
baileyveg.com/pumpkin-patch
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
12-acre corn maze, 2 kids’ mazes, play barn, hay rides, trike track, & apple cannon. Fire pit rentals for private groups, too!
Open Daily, 10a-7p (Last entry @5p) | 9/14-10/31
10917 Elliott Road | Snohomish
(360) 668-2506
bobscorn.com/Pumpkins
Carleton Farm
Corn maze, play area, jump pad, paintball shooting gallery, apple cannons, hay rides, & kids’ bucket train.
Open M-Sa, 10a-6p & Sun, 10a-5p | 9/28-10/31
630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 343-4963
carletonfarm.com
Craven Farm
15-acre corn maze, kids maze, axe throwing, farm animals, mini golf, cow train, foosball, apple cannon, espresso, cider donuts, & scarecrow making. Fire pit rentals and special dog-friendly days, too!
Open Fri-Sun, 9:30a-6p | 9/14-9/30
Open Wed-Sun, 9:30a-6p | 10/1-10/27
13817 Short School Road | Snohomish
(360) 568-2601
cravenfarm.com/fall-festival
Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Lots of baby animals, corn “maize maze,” tiny tot hay tunnel, toy duck races, photo boards, & veggie garden.
Open 10a-5p | Every weekend in October
15308 52nd Ave W | Edmonds
(425) 743-3694
fairbankfarm.com
Stocker Farms
30+ attractions including a mega slide, giant jumping pillow, tire mountain, epic play area, zip line, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, & more. The farm’s evil twin, Stalker Farms, comes out at night.
Open Daily 10a-6p (Last entry @5p) | September 21, 22, 28, & 30 | October 1-31
8705 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-7391
stockerfarms.com
Swans Trail Farms
Washington State corn maze, kids corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, big slides, zip lines, u-pick apple orchard & live duck races.
Open Daily 10a-6p (Last entry @5p) | 9/14-10/31
7301 Rivershore Rd | Snohomish
(425) 330-3084
swanstrailfarms.com
South of Seattle
Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rubber duck races, hay slides, corn pit, farm animals, hay maze, & corn maze.
Open Daily 9a-6p (or until dusk) | 9/27-10/31
Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N | Kent
Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St | Kent
(206) 786-4011
carpinito.com
Maris Farms
Racing pigs & ducks, mega slide, corn maze, jump pillow, animals, zip lines, rides, plus the creepy “Haunted Woods” complete with zombies and homicidal maniacs.
Open Fri-Sat 10a-10p, Sun 10a-7p | 9/28-10/27
25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway | Buckley
(253) 862-2848
marisfarms.com
Mosby Farms
Dog-friendly! Corn maze and fresh farm market.
Open Daily 10a-5:30p | 9/28-10/30
3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd | Auburn
(253) 939-7666
mosbyfarm.com/pumpkinpatch
Spooner Farms
Corn maze, pumpkin sling shot, speedway, farm animals, caramel apples, & roasted corn.
Open Daily 9a-6p | 9/28-10/31
9710 State Route 162 East | Puyallup
(253) 840-2059
spoonerberries.com
Thomasson Family Farm
Laser tag, corn maze, play barn, farm animals, slides, duck races, trike track, apple slingshot, and giant Jenga & Connect 4.
Open Daily 9:30a-5:30p | 9/28-10/30
38223 236th Avenue SE | Enumclaw
contactus@thomassonfamilyfarm.com
thomassonfarm.com
We earn the trust and loyalty of our brokers and clients by doing real estate exceptionally well. The leader in our market, we deliver client-focused service in an authentic, collaborative, and transparent manner and with the unmatched knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of experience.
© Copyright 2024, Windermere Real Estate / Mercer Island.
Property Tax Relief Programs in King County
More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them?
If you are homeowner, make $58k or less per year, and are either age 61+ or retired due to disability, there is a good chance you qualify. You can even retroactively apply for the exemption for the prior 3 years!
Scroll down for details on this exemption plus 4 other property tax relief programs that King County offers.
In another county? Here is the full list of income thresholds for every county in Washington State, and here is another link to view the programs each county offers.
Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption
WHAT IS IT?
A reduction in King County property tax for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
WHO QUALIFIES?
- Seniors age 61+
or
- Those who cannot work due to a disability
or
- Veterans with service-related disabilities
YOU MUST…
- Own your home
- Have occupied it as a primary residence at least 6 months out of the year
INCOME LIMIT
- $58,423 maximum annual household income in the previous year
WAYS TO APPLY
- Click here to apply online
- Call 206-296-3920
- Ask your local senior center if they help with applications
Senior/Disabled Property Tax Deferral
WHAT IS IT?
The ability for seniors & disabled people to defer unpaid property tax/special assessments, including back taxes for as long as you’ve owned the home. Deferred taxes + any accumulated interest then become a lien on the property until it’s repaid.
WHO QUALIFIES?
- Seniors age 60+
or
- Those who cannot work due to a physical disability
YOU MUST…
- Own your home and have lived in it for more than 9 months in a calendar year
- Meet an equity requirement
INCOME LIMIT
- $67,411 maximum annual household disposable income
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
MORE TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS…
Limited Income Deferral
WHAT IS IT?
The ability to defer the second installment of your property taxes/special assessments (normally due October 31st) if you are a low-income homeowner. The deferred taxes plus interest become a lien on the property until they’re repaid.
YOU MUST…
- Have owned your property for 5 years
- Be living in the home as of January 1st of the application year AND more than 9 months during that year
- Meet an equity retirement
- Have already paid the first half of your taxes (due April 30th)
INCOME LIMIT
- $57,000 maximum annual household income in the previous year
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
Homeowner Improvement Exemption
WHAT IS IT?
Relief from tax increases caused by major additions or remodels.
YOU MUST…
- Own a detached single family dwelling (including mobile homes)
- File your claim for exemption with the assessor BEFORE construction is complete
HOW TO APPLY
- Call 206-263-2338
Flood & Storm Damage Property Tax Reduction
WHAT IS IT?
Tax relief for property damaged by something beyond the owner’s control. Eligible properties receive a reduction of assessed value resulting in lower property taxes. In addition, taxpayers can receive an exemption to keep taxes lower for the 3 years after they rebuild.
YOU MUST…
- Have your property on the assessment roll as of January 1st in the year it was damaged
- Have property that was destroyed, OR was in a declared disaster area and reduced in value by more than 20% as a result of the disaster
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete a Destroyed Property Claim Form and file it with King County Dept of Assessments within 3 years of the damaging event
- Call 206-263-2332 with questions
For more information on any of these programs, visit the King County Assessor’s tax relief page. You can also find info for other counties on the WA Dept of Revenue website.
We earn the trust and loyalty of our brokers and clients by doing real estate exceptionally well. The leader in our market, we deliver client-focused service in an authentic, collaborative, and transparent manner and with the unmatched knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of experience.
© Copyright 2023, Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island.
