Donate Your Clothes
to Support Sustainability
Northwest Center is committed to a sustainable world and a smaller carbon footprint. In fact, Northwest Center and Value Village have been leading the way on sustainability, recycling, and reuse for 55 years, literally driving the movement with Big Blue Trucks.
Committed to an Eco-Friendly World
Our partnership with Value Village goes far beyond recycling. It supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities and our commitment to disability inclusion.
Big Blue Truck, Donation Stations, Blue Bins, and partner stores are integral to our mission. Find a donation drop-off location near you to support our work. Your donations fund Northwest Center’s programs and support our sustainable impact initiative.
Keeps 17 million pounds of recyclable goods out of landfills every year
Reduces the more than 26 billion pounds of clothing and textiles dumped into landfills each year
The program helps to reduce the 95 percent of clothing and textiles that are thrown away but could be given a new life through reuse or recycling
Our Partnership:
Why You Should Bring Those Old Rain Coats to Big Blue Truck
One donated shirt from program participants can save 700 gallons of water — more than a person drinks in 2.5 years.
According to the U.S. government, Americans recycle only a mere 13 percent of their clothes and shoes, while a staggering 85 percent of all U.S. textiles end up in landfills or burned up. [BBC]
“The fashion industry is responsible for 10 [percent] of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.” The World Bank.
Every year, the fashion industry uses 93 billion metric tons of water.
Donate Your Goods to Big Blue Truck, not Landfills
The Blue Bins, Big Blue Truck Donation Stations, and Value Village partner stores are crucial to our mission. Simply donate your clothing, shoes, and textiles at a nearby donation drop-off site.
Big Blue Truck team does the rest, collecting and selling your donations, and that revenue helps fund Northwest Center’s programs.
Our partner, Value Village, also works with Northwest Center to employ people with disabilities.
Your Donations Make A Difference
Community Engagement
By partnering with Northwest Center, customers, tenants, faculty, and community members can conveniently donate unwanted clothing, textiles, and accessories any time throughout the year.
Disability Inclusion
Donations support programs for children and adults with disabilities, including disability-inclusive education programs in Washington state.
Environmental Sustainability
By partnering with Northwest Center, you're engaging with your community and promoting sustainability. Your donations support disability-inclusive education programs and help keep textiles out of landfills, making a difference in more ways than one.
Join us in our mission to create a sustainable and inclusive world. Donate to Big Blue Truck today.
Find a Drop-Off Location Near You
Looking for a drop-off location near you? Use our locator tool to view location details, such as a zip code or an exact address, and find the nearest Big Blue Truck or Blue Bin. We've partnered with convenient stores and gas stations across Washington state to ensure donating is as easy as possible for you.
About Big Blue Truck
Big Blue Truck is a force in recycling and reuse, and it has supported Northwest Center's education and employment programs for more than 50 years. We accept clothing donations, 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. 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.