It feels GREAT to declutter! But what are you supposed to do with the stuff that you can’t donate or give away, but *should* be able to recycle? Well, in honor of Earth Day we’re sharing resources so you know where to recycle everything from batteries and lightbulbs, to bras and more, here in evergreen Seattle!

Thanks goes to our eco-minded intern Ashley for putting together a recycling resources guide so you can safely recycle everything from paint to refrigerators!  😊 Note – lots of these places take more than the item listed by their link – feel free to explore so you can one-stop-drop your stuff!

• Ballpoint pens → Pen Guy Art
• Bras (who knew there were places to recycle bras!?) → Aerie & The Bra Recycling
• Christmas lights → Ace Hardware Maple Leaf
• Computers/laptops/cellphones/cords → InterConnection
• Dried out markers → Local schools partnering with Crayola, currently on hold
• Empty ink cartridges → Office Max/Office Depot
• Eyeglasses/Sunglasses → Hour Eyes Seattle (really, most eyeglass stores!)
• Hair dryers/Straighteners/Curling Irons → The Recycling Depot (really, any place that takes scrap metal)
• Textiles/shoes → Goodwill
• Packing peanuts/Bubble wrap (clean, in bag) → Most packing/mail service stores like Sip and Ship or UPS (here’s what you should know first)
• Paint (Latex/water based) → Take it Back Network 
• Plastic bags/tP bags/cereal bags/bread bags → Fred Meyer
• Printers/Fax machines/etc. → Interconnection (note, there’s a tiny $5 fee for recycling printers and fax machines)
• RECHARGABLE batteries/ CFL light bulbs → BatteriesPlus or Home Depot or Lowes or Ace… lots of places!
• Refrigerators/Freezers/Washing Machines/Dryers → Total Reclaim
• Single Use batteries  → The Recology Store (here’s the guide)
• Styrofoam → Seattle Light or Styro Recycle in Kent

For the stuff that you can’t seem to recycle but you know better than to throw in the trash, don’t forget about your local hazardous waste drop off centers – anyone can drive through and drop off!

Since you are stuck at home during COVID-19, why not use this time to clear out your house and get rid of anything you’ve been holding on to! Maybe you can’t take them to the recycling centers immediately, but you can at least clear the clutter and make a plan for when we’re all set free.

We hope these recycling resources are helpful! Meantime, good job doing your part for the environment not driving lol. 🤣 Once the decluttering is underway and you’re ready to get started designing, we’re here to help! Schedule a virtual Design Helpline and we can meet over Zoom to talk about anything from furniture refreshes to full remodels!

May your home (and our earth) always be happy!