Clothing Donation with Big Blue Truck – Acceptable Items

At Big Blue Truck, we welcome a range of donations from people like you. Whether it's an old toaster that's been idle in your kitchen or a set of golf clubs you've moved on from, your donations help support our mission to promote inclusion and sustainability.

Big Blue Truck: A leader in sustainability, recycling, and reuse for more than half a century.

Donate your clothing, shoes, and textiles to Big Blue Truck and Blue Bins.

When you donate to Big Blue Truck you support Northwest Center’s education and employment programs and help create a better world.

Donation List

Thank you for your donation. Please note that our driving staff reserves the right to decline any items we feel are unusable. We request that you only contribute reusable and resalable items to ensure your donations can be utilized effectively.

Please help our drivers and attendants by bagging up clothing items and boxing up fragile items before dropping them off!

Bag it, Box it, Drop it off

Acceptable Items

Irons
Bakeware Blenders
Coffee Makers/Coffee Pots
Dishes
Glasses/Cups
Griddles
Kitchen Utensils
Mixers
Plates
Pots/Pans
Toasters
Tupperware
Bedding
Bedspread/Quilts
Blankets
Chair/Sofa Covers
Curtains/Drapes/Rods
Sheets
All books (No encyclopedias)
Blouses
Boots
Coats
Dresses
Jackets
Pants
Shirts
Slacks
Snowsuits
Sweaters
Underwear
Belts
Clothing (All Types)
Hats
Jeans
Purses
Shoes (All Types)
Socks
Undergarments
Belts
Hats
Jackets
Overcoats
Pajamas
Raincoats
Shirts
Shoes
Shorts
Slacks
Suits/Formal Wear
Sweaters
Swim Trunks
T-Shirts
Underwear
Bathing Suits
Bathrobes
Blouses
Boots
Bras
Coats (All Types)
Dresses (All Types)
Jackets
Pajamas
Pants Suits
Purses/Handbag
Shapewear/Undergarments
Skirts
Slacks
Suits
Sweaters
Pillows - Throw or decorative
Antiques
Artificial Christmas Trees No More Than 8 Feet
Card Tables/Chairs
Clocks
Fans - Bo
Fireplace Sets
Floor Lamps
Ironing Boards
Lamps (Small)
Picture/Paintings
Sewing Materials/Notions
Suitcases
Rugs - Finished edges under 5’x 7’
Rugs - Throw Rugs
Wall Decorations
Buttons (All Types)
Calculators
Canning Jars
CDs/DVDs/Cassettes/Tapes
Dvd
Eyeglasses
Holiday Decorations
Jewelry
Knickknacks
Luggage
Musical Instruments
Patterns
Pictures/Frames
Records
Shower Chairs
Umbrellas
Walkers/Canes/Crutches
Camping Equipment
Golf Clubs
Ice Skates
Roller Blades
Skis (All Types)
Sporting Goods
Tennis Rackets
Garden Tools
Power Tools (Not Industrial)
Bicycles
Board Games
Stuffed Animals
Toys (All Types)
Video Games And Consoles

Non-Acceptable Items

Air Conditioner - (AC Unit Size)
Microwaves
Sewing Machines
Typewriters
Vacuum Cleaners
Dishwashers
Dryers
Electric Stoves
Gas Stoves
Heaters
Hot Water Heaters
Refrigerator
Washing Machines
Baby Carriages
Baby Swings
Bassinets
Car Seats
Carriages
Changing Tables
Crib (With Mattress)
Cribs
High Chairs
Playpens
Yard Toys
Baby Carriages
Strollers
Encyclopedias
Answering Machines
Computers
Computer Hard Drives
Computer Monitors
Computer Printers
Computer Software And Accessories
Computer Systems
Copiers
DVD Players/VCRs
Fax Machines
Radios
Stereo Equipment
TVs of Any Size including Consoles
Telephones
Video Equipment
Beds
Chests
Coffee Tables
Coffee Tables (Small)
Desks
End Tables
Kitchen Sets
Kitchen Tables/Chairs
Lawn Furniture (Folding)
Love Seats
Mattresses/Box Springs
Nightstands
Office Furniture
Overstuffed Chairs
Patio Furniture
Rocking Chairs (Wood)
Trunks
Wooden Chairs
Wicker Furniture
Adjustable Beds
Beds (All Sizes)
Bed Frames (All Sizes)
Bedroom Sets (Complete)
Box Springs
Chairs (Upholstered)
China Cabinets
Clothes Closets
Daybeds
Dining Room Sets (Complete)
Dressers
Entertainment Centers
Folding Beds
Furniture, Wood Or Wicker Futons (Frame and Matt)
Kitchen Cabinets
Mattresses (All Sizes)
Ping Pong and Pool Tables
Sleeper Sofas (With Mattress)
Sofas
Swing Sets
Upholstered Furniture
Waterbeds/Frames
Artificial Flowers & Plants
BBQ Grills - Flammable
Carpet Padding
Carpet (No Padding)
Charcoal Grills (w/o Propane Tank)
Couches
Doors
Fans - (Ceiling)
Glass Recyclables
Light Fixtures
Magazines (All Types)
Screens
Stereo Cabinets
Toiletries (Unopened)
Vanity/Sink Sets
Window Blinds/Shades
Windows
Wood Paneling/Stain
Countertops
Cupboards
Kitchen Tables and Chairs
Microwave Carts
Sinks
Stoves
Aluminum Cans
Auto Parts/Equipment
Car Ramps
Car Top Carriers
Cosmetics (Unopened)
Crutches
Flammable Liquids
Gas Powered Equipment
Hangers (Plastic/Wire)
Incinerators
Makeup (Unopened)
National Geographics/Newspapers
Organs
Plastic Recyclables
Scrap Metal
Scrap Paper
Swivel Rockers
Wheel Rims
Wheelchairs/Scooters
Bumper Pool Tables
Exercise Equipment
Edgers
Mowers (Hazardous/flammable)
Weedwackers
Little Tykes Toys
Outdoor Toys

Each donation you make helps declutter your space and supports our programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Plus, your contributions aid our sustainability efforts by promoting recycling and reuse.

For more details on what you can donate and how your donations are used, check out our website or contact us at 800-992-2060. We look forward to your support!

About Big Blue Truck

Big Blue Truck is a force in repurpose and reuse that has supported Northwest Center's education and employment programs for over 50 years. We accept clothing, shoes, textiles, and small household goods, making giving back easy. Partnering with Value Village thrift stores, we transform your donations into support for individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusion and sustainable living.

Our impact extends beyond individual donations. We offer opportunities for organizations to host donation events, contributing to a more inclusive world. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that donated items are kept out of landfills. Connect with us today and join our work to create a truly inclusive world and protect the environment.