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Organizing Resources
Below are helpful contacts and/or links to many local (MD or NW DC) organizations, service providers and small businesses that provide support to individuals and businesses. Many of these groups are charitable organizations that benefit from items we no longer want or need. Others provide services designed to aid us as we simplify our lives or streamline our businesses. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for updates to this list.
Book Donations/Used Sales
Friends of the Library, Rockville, MD, 301-984-3300 or 301-646-5403
Stone Ridge School Annual Book Sale, Bethesda, MD, 301-657-4322
Montgomery County Historical Society, Rockville, MD, 301-340-2825
Clutter Support
Clutterers Anonymous:
- NW Washington DC/MD, 301-897-8849
- No. Virginia, 703-573-7839
Elder Buddies, 202-434-2077, Coordinated by AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly to help at-risk elderly due to hoarding
Consignment Shops
Antiques & Uniques, Kensington, MD 301-942-3324, Glass, Furniture, Lamps, China
Gallery St. Elmo, Bethesda, MD 301-654-0576, Furnishings
Carousel Consignments, Rockville MD 301-230-1300, Designer Fashions, Home, Other
Second Chance, Bethesda, MD 301-652-6606, Designer Fashions
Donation Centers
AmVets, www.amvets.org, 301-953-0090, 800-526-8387, Furniture, Clothing, Household Items, Toys, Shoes, Books
National Center for Children and Families, www.nccf-cares.org, 301-365-4480, 6301 Greentree Rd., Bethesda, MD. Clothing, Childrens Toys, Household Goods.
Interfaith Clothing Center, 751 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD, 301-424-3796. Clothing, Household Goods, Small Appliances, Hangers, Shopping Bags.
National Children’s Center/Value Village, 301-422-1212, 301-422-1313. Clothing, Computers, Furniture, Shoes, Small Appliances
Military Order of the Purple Heart, www.purpleheart.org, 301-277-0063. Household Goods and Clothing
Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org, 301-277-7878, 703-642-9720. Household Items, Furniture, Clothing, Appliances
Freecycle.org, www.freecycle.org, User-based site to give away/find items in local area.
NAMI of Montgomery County, Kensington, MD, 301-949-5731
Goodwill, www.goodwill.org, 202-636-4225
Hauling Services/Junk Removal
Montgomery County, MD Transfer Station, 16101 Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, www.montgomerycountymd.gov, 240-777-6410 to schedule up to 5 special collections per year for bulky items. Recyclable materials include computers, mixed paper, textiles in plastic bags, cans/bottles, car batteries, car tires (4), propane tanks, car oil, scrap metal, yard waste.
Junk in the Trunk, www.jitt.com, 202-667-JITT (5488).
College Hunks Hauling Junk, www.1800junkusa.com, 888-We-Junk-U
Home/Lifestyle Resources
The Six O’Clock Scramble, www.thescramble.com, Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Families.
DCMOM.com, www.dcmom.com, Products, Services and Events for Moms in the WDC Area.
DMB Pictures, www.dmbpictures.com, Personal Documentaries.
Home Decorators Collection, www.homedecorators.com, Budget friendly interior accents and furniture.
Schoolfolio, www.schoolfolio.com, Storage system for your child’s entire school career.
Direct Marketing Association, www.dmaconsumers.org, 212-768-7277, Register to reduce junk mail.
Small Business Resources
Kensington Business Solutions, Kensington, MD, www.kensingtonbusinesssolutions.com, 301-942-5989. Strengthening your business with financial and technology solutions®
Shred-it, Mobile Paper Shredding & Recycling, Rockville, MD www.shredit.com, 800-69-Shred
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