Beyond the Bin
Looking to clear out clutter without filling up the landfill? Beyond the Bin is a new series of free reuse events from the City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management team. Bring your usable items to the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center and donate them to local nonprofit partners who will repair, repurpose, and redistribute them back into the community. It’s a simple way to reduce waste, support neighbors, and keep valuable materials in use.
Free Community Reuse Events
The City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management team is excited to launch Beyond the Bin, a new series of free community reuse events happening every second and fourth Saturday, May through September 2025.
Instead of sending your unwanted (but usable) items to the landfill, bring them to our Beyond the Bin collection events and give them a second life. Your donations will go to local nonprofit partners who repair, repurpose, and redistribute them back into the community, helping neighbors and reducing waste.
Schedule of Events
All events will take place at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
| Date | Featured Partner | Items Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier | View list here. |
| May 24 | Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier | View list here. |
| June 14 | Habitat for Humanity | View list here. |
| June 28 | Habitat for Humanity | View list here. |
| July 12 | Northwest Center | View list here. |
| July 26 | NO EVENT SCHEDULED | - |
| August 9 | Northwest Furniture Bank | View list here. |
| August 23 | Northwest Furniture Bank | View list here. |
| September 13 | Northwest Center | View list here. |
| September 27 | NO EVENT SCHEDULED | - |
What Can You Bring?
Items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are full. No commercial drop-offs. Oversized, contaminated, damaged, or non-accepted items will not be accepted.
*Please note, the items we accept will change depending on which organization we’re partnering with for each event.
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Accepted Items – Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier
Items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are full. No commercial drop-offs. Oversized, contaminated, damaged, or non-accepted items will not be accepted.
- Clothing and shoes
- Linens and bedding
- Small household appliances
- Dishes, utensils, pots and pans
- CDs, DVDs and records
- Art and collectibles
- Small antiques
- Sporting goods
- Luggage
- Books
- Toys
- Tools
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Accepted Items – Northwest Center
Items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are full. No commercial drop-offs. Oversized, contaminated, damaged, or non-accepted items will not be accepted.
- Clothing and shoes
- Linens and bedding
- Small household appliances
- Dishes, utensils, pots and pans
- CDs, DVDs and records
- Art and collectibles
- Small antiques
- Sporting goods
- Luggage
- Books
- Toys
- Tools
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Accepted Items – Habitat for Humanity
Items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are full. No commercial drop-offs. Oversized, contaminated, damaged, or non-accepted items will not be accepted.
- Dressers
- Bookcases
- Sofas
- Recliners
- Desks
- Tables
- Chairs
- Lamps
- Small household appliances
- Dishes, utensils, pots and pans
- Art and home decor
- Tools
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Accepted Items – Northwest Furniture Bank
Items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are full. No commercial drop-offs. Oversized, contaminated, damaged, or non-accepted items will not be accepted.
- Dressers
- Bookcases
- Sofas
- Recliners
- Desks
- Tables
- Chairs
- Lamps
- Small household appliances
- Dishes, utensils, pots and pans
- Art and home decor
- Tools
Why Beyond the Bin Matters
These events are more than just donation drop-offs—they’re part of a larger effort to reduce waste, support our community, and protect the environment. Here’s what we’re working toward:
- Provide community members with a convenient “one-stop shop” for safe, responsible disposal, recycling, and reuse.
- Divert more reusable materials away from the landfill.
- Recirculate valuable items back into the community.
- Build strong partnerships with local and regional organizations leading in waste reduction.