A Reuse Store on Vashon?

How do we keep good resuable building materials out of the landfill and into new home and uses?

1/26/26

ZWV has received KCSW award to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate whether a Re-Used Building Materials Store could successfully operate on Vashon Island and divert reusable materials from landfill.
RE+ Grants 2026

11/9/25

ZWV held its first community meeting on the exploration of the feasibility of starting a Reuse Facility on island. It was well attended and we are grateful to all that volunteered to help this project move forward.

11/9/25 Introductory Meeting Slide Deck

Zero Waste Vashon is exploring the possibility of helping start a Reuse Facility on island that specializes in resellable building materials like windows, doors, flooring, electrical and plumbing fixtures, cabinets, etc. We have been visiting and talking with existing stores in western WA for guidance, best practices, and options. The goal of this program is to save good items from the landfill and make them available for islander projects at a low cost.

In October 2025 we applied for a King County Solid Waste grant to assist us in moving this project forward. We are excited to announce that we have been chosen to receive a 2026 Re+ Seed grant. Re+ is King County’s approach to building a healthy environment and economy by reinventing our system of waste management. Nearly 70% of the materials currently brought to our regional landfill could be reused, recycled, or composted. Through Re+, we’re deepening our waste prevention and reduction methods, finding innovative ways to match materials with end markets, and, in doing so, we’re reducing climate emissions and helping create new opportunities in a greener economy.

While ZWV is not positioned to run such a reuse facility, we can assist in start-up funding, grant aquisition, partnerships, and guidance. Community ideas, thoughts, and help are welcome and will be necessary to make this dream become a sustainable and successful asset to our island. We can use your help with business planning, site location, event planning, and quantification here on Vashon. Contact us at: reuse@zerowastevashon.org with your suggestions & ideas. If you can help, let us know! It will take a village to make this grow.