Organize ME! is part of a special interest group of Professional Organizers called Environmentally-Conscious Organizers (ECO). We strive to live and work in ways that promote the sustainability of the environment.
Below is a list of local (Southern Maine) resources that we’ve compiled over the years. Please click on the link to see each organization’s “Wish List” of items they’re looking for.
Clothing/Household Goods
Goodwill
Salvation Army
Preble Street Resource Center
School Closets (Elementary/Middle/High Schools)
Maine Needs (weekly specific requests)
Neighbors In Need
St Elizabeth’s Jubilee Center
Furniture
Furniture Friends (online application)
ReStore-Habitat for Humanities
Making it Home (Heather Dallas) (small furniture)
Facebook Marketplace
Buy Nothing (local sites)
Furniture/Antique Consignment (all require photos)
Great Stuff, 125 US-1, Freeport 04032
Heirloom Consignment – South Portland
Chattel – Yarmouth
Biddeford Vintage Market
Melissa’s Mighty Finds – Arundel
Stinson & Company
Thomaston Auction Galleries (free appraisal Tuesdays!)
Gold & Silver
Maine Gold & Silver
Stinson & Company
Building materials/supplies
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Maine Building Materials Exchange – Lisbon
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Partners for World Health
Spurwink Alltech
Sewing Machines – Bolts of Fabric & Supplies
Common Threads
Old linens/blankets/towels
Animal Refuge League Greater Portland (Check with your local shelters!)
Backpacks/Duffle bags/carry-on luggage
Kids Peace – Foster Care Programs
Maine Needs (for schools and unhoused Mainers)
Family Promise
Non-perishable Food
Wayside Food Program
American Flags
Bring to local VFW
Mink & Fur Jackets/Coats
Check with Local Theaters
Salvation Army
Goodwill
Wedding/Prom Dresses
Hem and Veil
The Maine Event Prom Project
Books/Albums/CD/DVDs
Bull Moose
Children’s books (board books and toddler books)
Book Fairy Project
Sports gear
Play it Again Sports
Outdoor gear/bikes
Portland Gear Hub
GearME
Office and art supplies
Ruth’s Reusable Resources
Vintage Toys
Maine Vintage Toys
Unused or opened Paint
Paint Care program (find a location near you)
Maine Paint
Sherwin-Williams
ACE Hardware
Prescription Medications
Local Police Departments receptacle
Drug Take – Back Day (Apr/Oct)
Shredding Service
AAA free semi-annual shredding event
UPS stores (by the pound)
Staples (by the pound)
Without a Trace (bulk)
Curbside Composting Services
Garbage to Garden (curbside – cost)
Compose bins at Riverside Recycling and North Street near East End Elementary School (free drop off)
E-waste
Riverside Recycling: Hazardous waste collected 1st Saturday of month April – November
Best Buy
Goodwill
Staples
Junk Removal
The Dump Guy
If you are looking for a resource not listed above, check out: Earth 911
Let us know if you’re local to Southern Maine and would like to be added to this list!
