For over 30 years in the salvage business, Second Use has proudly rescued tons of reusable materials from local Seattle schools. These materials not only avoid ending up in the waste stream but also carry with them the history and memories that continue to enrich our communities.

One of the best parts of these jobs is discovering what makes each school unique. So when our resident basketball fanatic, Coach Em, spotted Rainier Beach High on the schedule, we knew we were about to get schooled—in the best way! This place isn’t just a high school, it’s a launchpad. With a stacked list of alumni who’ve gone on to light up the NBA, Rainier Beach is the stuff of hoops legend—and that’s just scratching the surface of what makes it so special.

Notable RBHS alumni include NBA stars like Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Dejounte Murray, Doug Christie, Terrence Williams, Kevin Porter Jr., and MarJon Beauchamp. And if basketball isn’t your thing, the school is proud to count former NFL players Trent Pollard and Alameda Ta’mu among its grads.

We’re proud to be part of the Rainier Beach High School Replacement Project! Once completed, the existing campus will be transformed into a brand-new, four-story facility spanning approximately 297,000 square feet. The new school will provide permanent space for 1,600 students in grades 9–12 and feature a regional Skills Center and a district data center. The project aims for LEED Platinum certification, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. Completion is scheduled for late 2026.
Learn more at: RBHS Replacement Project

Looking to score unique materials from the Rainier Beach project? Check out what’s currently in stock on our website! These one-of-a-kind items won’t last long — grab them while you can: Shop Available Materials

Lincoln High School was established in 1907 to serve the growing population in North Seattle. Located in the Wallingford neighborhood, it was for many years the most attended high school in the Seattle area. During the 50s and 60s, enrollment reached as high as 2,800 – the largest in the city at that time. However, after the rise of busing and access to other educational options, it closed in 1981 due to declining enrollment.

Since then, it has served as a temporary location for many schools and community organizations during renovations of their own spaces. Ballard High School, Latona Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School, Roosevelt High School, Garfield High School, the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club, and most recently Cascadia Elementary have each called Lincoln an interim home over the past 36 years.

It is now slated to re-open as Lincoln High School once again in fall of 2019, following extensive renovations. Second Use Salvage Services was called to help preserve material from this 110 year old school before the massive remodel commences. 5 buildings full of lockers, lab cabinets, handrail, vintage fir built-in cabinets, and more await you at our Second Use SODO Store!