Here is a list of specialized recycling programs in the Portland area that accept those items that are challenging to donate. Includes how to donate electronics, damaged clothing, worn shoes, bras, underwear, ripped clothing, mattresses and stained towels.

Medical Teams International is a faith based organization with the mission of “Daring to love like Jesus.” They provide refugees with medical care, disaster relief to those in need, mobile dental programs, and more. A direct way that you can contribute to their organization’s cause is by donating medical supplies.

Shredding your documents is essential to prevent identity theft and maintain the confidentiality of your private information. Here are a few fantastic resources available in the Portland and Vancouver areas that will help you to responsibly shred and recycle your paperwork:

Over the months, I collect unwanted glasses from clients and donate them to the Lions Club. Many people living in low to middle income countries do not have the access they need for basic eye care services or corrective lenses. The Lions Recycle For Sight Program provides a solution for those in need.

You can make a big difference in the lives of America’s veterans and their families when you use Pickup Please as a donation resource. By selling your items to private companies through an annual bid, Pickup Please aids in the funding needed to support the local, state, and national programs of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Earth Friendly Recycling opened in 2011 in Vancouver, WA and is a family-owned and operated business. With a mission to save our landfills from reusable electronics waste and other renewable products, they accept electronics, appliances and packing foam.

Caring Closet is a non-profit that is based out of Vancouver, Washington. They accept medical equipment donations such as: hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches and adult briefs and give them to those in need at no cost.

Curb-It is an on demand junk removal service that allows you the convenience to dispose of unused and unwanted things, easily and responsibly.

Agilyx is committed to taking the chemical process of recycling plastic materials and responsibly reusing that energy resource by converting them into high-value oils and chemical substrate products.

Soles for souls has built a business model that positively impacts our Earth and community through providing resources for donations of new or gently used shoes.

With locations in both Vancouver and Spokane, NW Furniture Bank provides a place to donate your old furniture to a charitable cause.

Free Geek helps to bridge the gap between digital turnover and environmental sustainability.