Reuse:

> The Buy Nothing mobile app enables you to freely offer your unwanted items to your neighbors on Bainbridge Island and beyond.
> The Craigslist mobile app and website enable you to give away stuff under their For Sale > Free Stuff category
> Facebook has numerous groups for giving away things to your Bainbridge Island neighbors, including:
—Bainbridge Freely Given
—Buy Nothing Bainbridge North, WA
—Buy Nothing Bainbridge Central, WA
—Buy Nothing Bainbridge South, WA
—Free On Bainbridge
—Free On The Rock
> The Freecycle website

> Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program (KC HELP)
The local drop-off spot is 7252 NE Carene Lane, Bainbridge Island. Leave the following in front of the big white door of the shop unless it is something not described in the list below. If it’s not waterproof, please cover with a plastic bag to keep it from getting damaged. Most durable medical equipment is waterproof.

  • Wheelchairs (manual* and motorized)
  • Walkers of all types
  • Knee scooters
  • Shower chairs and benches
  • Commodes
  • Toilet risers
  • Bed rails
  • Medical grab bars
  • Home hospital beds
  • Over-the-bed tables
  • Lift chairs
  • Transport chairs
  • Hoyer lifts and slings
  • Sit-to-stand lifts Save
  • Oxygen concentrators
  • Disposable diapers and bed pads
    * Manual wheelchairs are always especially needed.

They can accept power chairs and scooters that are in great shape, but none with damaged upholstery or fiberglass. They cannot use or accept medical supplies — even if unopened — e.g., C-paps, C-pap supplies, walking boots, orthotics, and braces. In some cases, they can try to broker or place items such as adjustable craftmatic type beds, exercise equipment, and stair lifts. If you have a question, please leave a message at 360-329-2461.

Hearing aids – Drop off at Ace Hardware. Poulsbo Lions Club collects them and sends to a regional center for refurbishment and distribution to those in need.

Last updated 2/22/2025