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The warmer temperatures and blooming flowers can mean only one thing — it’s time for spring cleaning. The baseboard buffing, window washing, and closet clean outs might have you feeling brand new, until you look at the pile of discarded items and think,“Now what?”
Before you rush off to the landfill, consider a more sustainable solution. These local places will take unwanted housewares off your hands.
Community Coat Closet
- Drop-off locations: Burkhead United Methodist Church, 5250 Silas Creek Pkwy. | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 301 N. Church St. | Augsburg Community Center, 502 N. Broad St. (use the Pilot View St. entrance)
- The partnership between SPARK and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office provides winter wear in all Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and to others in need. Coats, hats, gloves, and scarves are accepted year-round.
Consignment Furniture Emporium
- Despite the business name, you won’t have to wait until your furniture is sold to get paid. Schedule an appraisal and a crew will look at and load your furniture in exchange for cash.
Crisis Control Ministry
- Drop-off location: 431 W. Bodenhamer St., Kernersville
- Donations support Crisis Control Ministry’s consignment program, where proceeds go to support the nonprofit’s mission of helping neighbors in crisis. The nonprofit will need to approve furniture and medical equipment before you drop those items off.
greeNest
- Drop-off location: 630 Brookstown Ave.
- The nonprofit’s Finally Home + Up Off the Floor programs use donated items to support neighbors experiencing a housing crisis. Check out the list of acceptable items and drop off or schedule a donation pickup.
The Snob Shop
- Drop-off location: 1020 Burke St.
- The store has been reselling chic + unique items for 50 years in the Twin City. Check the guidelines and call 336-724-2547 to schedule an appointment if you want to become a consignor.
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
- The nonprofit will do the heavy lifting for you, just schedule a donation pickup. Items are sold in the thrift store (704 Oak St. NW) to support recovery programs, medical treatment, and resources for people in need.
