Donations & Consignment

Sometimes the hardest part of decluttering is getting your things out of the house. We’ve got you; your organizing package with Tartan Organizing includes up to one carload of discard items per day. We always recycle where possible and donate any items that can be reused.

Donation Sites

If you go on your own, be sure to call ahead or check the website before dropping off; many organizations that accept donations rely heavily on volunteer labor and cannot always accommodate new items.

  • GreeNest is a local program that provides household furnishings to individuals and families transitioning to sustainable housing. Click the link above to see what kinds of items they accept (and cannot accept). We like to donate new or gently-used household items like small pieces of furniture, dishes, lamps, and kitchenware.

  • The Mission Thrift Store sells home and office furniture, mattresses, bedding, clothing, novelty items, appliances, and more. All proceeds from the store go directly back to the Mission to provide food, clothing, shelter and Christian education.

  • Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

  • The cats and dogs at Forsyth Humane Society have many needs, and they greatly appreciate any donations of pet food, supplies, and toys that people can make.

    Donations can be brought to either 5570 Sturmer Park Circle or 4881 Country Club Road in Winston Salem.

  • The Clothing Closet at The Shalom Project accepts freshly washed, in season clothing, shoes and accessories for all sizes and ages, as well as small household goods (non glass), toiletries, toilet paper, cleaning products, toys, bedding, towels, diapers, etc.

  • The Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith ministry that promotes and supports successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities, and enrichment programs for older adults.

    They have an annual used book drive to raise money for their mission. This helps get low cost books to people and raise funds for their main work with our local seniors.

    Highlights:
    📚 used books only (no magazines or encyclopedias cassette tapes or VHS tapes, please)
    📚 Dedicated volunteers sort and price books throughout the week to prepare for their annual book sale.
    📚 bring to:
    The Shepherd’s Center
    1700 Ebert Street
    336-748-0217
    Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

  • Family Services is a multi-faceted agency in Winston-Salem that supports our community in so many ways.

    FS will happily accept old cell phones. In full disclosure, they send them to a company to recycle, and FS receives a check for the donation. This is better than your phone sitting around at your house collecting dust.

    Bring your phones (wipe them first!) to:
    Family Services Gateway Office
    1200 South Broad Street
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    anytime during office hours, typically Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Consignment Shops

Tartan does not consign on behalf of our clients, but we will gladly help you package and set aside a pile of items for you to sell at our hourly rate. We are also glad to connect you with a local consignor if this is something you want to outsource entirely!

  • The Snob Shop offers 40% of the final sale price to the consignor for anything under $95. This percentage goes up based on final sale price of anything over $95. Be sure to check the consignment calendar and bring in-season items only.

  • McKay’s is a great place to bring books, media, and games. Be sure to check the list of what they do not accept before visiting to be on the safe side.

  • etc. offers 40% of the final sale price to the consignor. Be sure to check the seasonal consignment calendar and bring only in-season items.