Too much stuff cluttering up your home? Removing items you no longer want is easy, but deciding what to do with them can be a challenge. Instead of storing or throwing away household goods, try these alternatives.
Make a Donation
Homeless shelters, resale or thrift stores and even animal shelters are great places to bring your items that you no longer have a use for. Most homeless shelters will accept anything from food or grocery coupons to rain gear and other outerwear. Thrift shops love electronics like computers or phones, as well as books or housewares. Animal shelters will also accept items like blankets or heating pads, and office supplies, batteries, plastic bags and certain types of baby food.
Get Creative
Before donating, research which local or national charities need your items the most and hold a fundraising garage sale. Select an organization that you are interested in helping out and donate the proceeds from your sold items to them.
Remember: Trash Isn’t Always Treasure
If you view your items as garbage or not useful, there’s a good chance that others may, too. Before you donate your items to someone else, make sure they can still be used and are in good condition. Remember that some items can be refurbished into something else!
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