Clothing Donation for a Great Cause: Host a Big Blue Bin
About the Big Blue Bin Program
The Blue Bin program is free! Metal bins are placed at approved outdoor locations and are serviced weekly by the Big Blue Truck, with on-call service options available.
Join us on a mission to make a positive impact in our community by becoming a participant in the Big Blue Bin program. By hosting a Big Blue Bin at your organization, you become part of an initiative that supports inclusive education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Host a Big Blue Bin
The Big Blue Bin, serviced by the Big Blue Truck, is a weather-resistant donation bin measuring 4 x 3 x 6ft. It stands as a beacon of sustainable giving within the community, encouraging donations of unwanted clothing, textiles, and accessories throughout the year.
Supporting Our Mission
Helps Us Make a Positive Impact on Even More People
Your involvement in the Big Blue Bin program directly impacts lives:
Supporting children with disabilities: With 1 in 6 children having a disability and over 5,800 children in King County alone waiting for services, your contributions make a significant difference.
Empowering adults with disabilities: Your participation aids over 310,000 adults with disabilities seeking employment.
How it Works
Hosting a Big Blue Bin is a simple process:
Your organization partners with Northwest Center.
We place a metal bin at an approved outdoor location within your premises.
The Big Blue Truck services the bin weekly, with on-call service options available.
We maintain responsibility and liability for the donation bins, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you and program participants.
For indoor settings, we also offer 95-gallon wheeled donation bins!
Benefits of Hosting a Big Blue Bin
Hosting a Big Blue Bin brings numerous benefits:
Promote social responsibility: Encourage your customers, tenants, faculty, and community members to donate, fostering a culture of giving.
Support environmental sustainability: Help keep textiles out of landfills, contributing to a greener planet.
Enhance your organization’s reputation: Align your brand with a socially responsible initiative that resonates with your stakeholders.
Hosting a Big Blue Bin on your premises offers a trusted collection point for your community's gently used clothing. Allowing opportunities to capture new foot traffic and increase brand awareness for your business.
Socially
Responsible
By partnering with Northwest Center, your organization offers customers, tenants, faculty, and the community a convenient way to donate unwanted clothing, textiles, and accessories any time throughout the year.
Community
Minded
Donations support programs for children and adults with disabilities, including disability-inclusive education throughout Washington.
Environmentally Sustainable
Your organization helps support the environment and keep textiles out of landfills
We Would Love to Hear From You.
We would love to discuss how the Big Blue Bin program can benefit your organization and community. Schedule a meeting with us or reach out at 800-992-2060 for any questions regarding bin collections. Remember to ask about obtaining a tax receipt for your donations!
About The Big Blue Truck
The 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.