Commonly Asked Questions
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Dügood is the best junk removal and donation pick up company in Seattle for people who truly care where their items go and the companies they chose to hire. We are the only junk removal and donation pick up company in Seattle that does what we do.
We know that there are several ways to get rid of unwanted junk in Seattle, but here at Dügood we prioritize working with people that go the extra mile to do the right thing. We take our time to make sure your items find the best possible home, rather than resorting to the easiest or cheapest option. Sure you could get a truck and do it yourself but we are well trained, certified, and insured professionals.
We have years of experience partnering with many different global and local nonprofits as well as residential and commercial recyclers in order to “dü” the most good with your items. In addition dügood is a certified 1% for the Planet Member, meaning that we donate at least 1% of our annual revenue to support pre-vetted nonprofits that help communities and the environment thrive. You can trust that we are an anti-greenwashing company! For more info on “1% for the Planet” see below.
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We pick-up items such as new or old furniture, appliances, clothes, sports equipment, large amounts of trash, yard waste, broken and working appliances, recyclable materials, you name it.
Furniture: new, old and unwanted furniture, such as couches, chairs, and mattresses.
Appliances: Large and bulky appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and stoves.
Electronics: Old and outdated electronics, such as televisions, computers, microwaves, and printers.
Yard waste: Landscaping and yard work can generate a lot of waste and we take everything from tree branches to grass clippings and other debris.
Construction debris: After a renovation or construction project there’s usually a lot of waste materials to dispose of, including drywall, flooring, and old fixtures. We will take it, sort it, recycle, and repurpose whenever possible.
Office equipment: Wether you’re downsizing or moving to a new location we take new, used, or old office equipment, such as desks, chairs, filing cabinets, etc.
Clothing and household goods: Do you have gently used clothing and household items that you no longer need or want? Call us to pick them up! We’re Seattle’s best junk removal and donation pick-up service for finding your items a second home and giving them a second life.
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Dügood can help you get rid of large amounts of junk, recyclables, and donation items, including furniture. We help people with anything from small to large junk removal and donation pick-ups. It’s super easy to schedule a pick up with dügood.
You can call or text us at 206-438-4663 (206-idu-good), email us at info@dugood.co, or simply click here to schedule a pick-up online. Below are our top pickup scenarios:
Moving: whether you’re moving to a new home or office, dügood is the best way to get rid of junk, unwanted items, and charitable donations in Seattle.
Renovations and remodels: such as construction debris or other waste such as drywall, flooring, and old fixtures, hoarding, estate sales, spring cleaning, entire home or office clean outs, garage clean outs,
Spring cleaning: dügood is a great partner for all your spring cleaning needs! If you’re looking to simplify your life and do good in the process, you’re in the right place.
Estate cleanouts: We understand how challenging it is when a loved one passes away. dügood is experienced in helping families helping may need to clear out their home and dispose of their belongings. Junk removal and donation pick-up services can be useful in these situations and dügood is experienced
Retail and commercial spaces: From excess inventory, old furniture, and other items, dügood has done it all. We’ve cleared large retail spaces in downtown Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland to name a few, helped large apartment complexes, etc.
Charitable donations: If have items that they no longer need or want, but that are still in good condition, we take those too, and prefer them!
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Our prices depend on the amount of space your items take up in our truck, unless your items are significantly heavy or require disassembly. We will always give a no-obligation estimate before we do any work. Dügood can give you an estimate either in-person, where we drive to you and provide you with a no-obligation estimate., or an over the phone estimate. You text us pictures of your items that need to be picked-up, the space that needs cleaning, etc. and we provide you with an estimate.
After receiving an on site estimate, you can have us start the pickup immediately or schedule your pickup at a later date.
Our price ranges between our min charge $125 to $1150 for a full truck load. Most people are within $250 (couch size) to $450 (a pickup truck amount) of both junk and donations.
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Where we take your unwanted items depends on three different factors:
Is your item junk or a donation?
What is the type and condition of your donation?
What places are currently asking for or accepting your donation?
At the end of the day dügood is well versed in discerning the “donatability” of your items. Many items that people typically throw away can actually be recycled or repurposed with several of our recycling partners. Knowing the types of items beforehand, as well as their overall condition best helps us to “pre-sort” your donations before we even get to them. Knowing what you have will help us to communicate and coordinate with our community partners to see what they will accept of your listed items. This is what enables us to donate and recycle much more than other companies in the Seattle-area.
We have several different nonprofit and commercial recycling centers that we bring your junk and donations to. It first depends on the items we’ve picked up. Based off of the condition of the donations they can be taken to a few of our donation partners, which include: Mary’s Place, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, ThreadCycle.
For non-donatable items such as old/ broken furniture we work with several residential and commercial recycling centers that can repurpose any raw materials out of junk that is past its useful life.
Dügood TIP: if you’re junk, donations, and recyclable items aren’t separated/organized, it’s not the end of the world. It’s good to know that by organized your items prior to pick up, it helps us to find the best home for your items and optimize for success, etc.
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Hazardous waste includes things like household chemicals, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. The King County hazardous waste website provides information about how to properly dispose of hazardous waste materials in the Seattle area, including locations of hazardous waste collection sites and guidelines for safe disposal.
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We work with incredible local and global organizations to find your recyclable and reusable items the best home. A few of our partners include: Mary’s Place, RealChange, Humble Design, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Thread Cycle, United Recycling, King County Recycling & transfer station, and the City of Seattle Recycling & Transfer Station.
Dügood TIP: Know of an organization or non-profit you think we should partner with? We’d love to hear about it! After all, we can’t spell dügood with ü. Send us an email at info@dügood.co
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1% for the Planet means we donate at least 1% of annual sales to support pre-vetted nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. Our membership can be verified in two ways; one, the use of the 1% for the Planet logo is a seal of approval that the member is actively paying their dues and certifying each year. Two, you can verify this on their website's business directory, which only shows active members and can always be referenced! Basically, if a member is not listed, either they have chosen to be private, or they are no longer active. Here's the link to our verified active membership >
1% for the Planet is a global organization that exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive. They inspire businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofits through membership and everyday actions and make environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling, and third-party certification.
"Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment, and only 5% of that comes from businesses. The planet needs bigger support than this, and our growing network of business members is doing its valuable part to increase giving and support on-the-ground outcomes."
-Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, their business members, and individual members have given hundreds of millions of dollars to date to their approved nonprofit partners. Today, 1% for the Planet’s global network consists of thousands of businesses, individuals, and environmental nonprofits working toward a better future for all.