Many people have tons of unwanted items in their home. The practice of accumulating things over the years has left many with too many items at home. One option to get rid of everything is to simply throw it all away. While this may be the simplest strategy, this is not always the best since there are others who can use and want the things that you do not care to keep anymore. Here are some more strategies than just using the garbage bin.
The first is to look at your local area for any charities that might take in items. Almost everywhere has a place that takes unwanted clothing and shoes as well as kitchen items and even food. Donate as many of these items as you can to get rid of them. Often the Salvation Army, Goodwill or the local Mission will even come to you, bringing a truck that they will load full of your unwanted items. You can also get a receipt for your donations and then may be able to deduct them off of your taxes if you itemize. If you donate a lot of things, or very valuable items, be sure to list each one separately and even take pictures of everything if you can. Print up the pictures and clip them to your receipt just in case you need to prove what you donated.
Another place to donate certain items is your local schools. If you have computer equipment that is in decent shape, many schools will want these. Consider giving them to private school as well since it is more likely to be used long term, as they do not have the same budgets and agreements to purchase new equipment.
While donations are a good thing to do, not every organization wants every type of item. One option is to sell your things. Traditional garage sales work, but at times you are still left with extra stuff. Consider using online services like Craigslist or EBay to sell your things to people who actually want to purchase your things. Many people can make a few hundred dollars that otherwise might have been gone if just thrown away.
Use local services to give your items away to people who want them. There are organizations like Free Cycle that can let you give items to people in your local area that want them. You can also list your items on Craigslist in the free section that will notify the local area to come pick up your stuff.
By using a few or all of these options, your unwanted items can soon be gracing someone else's household. Out of your life and blessing someone else. That is a good thing.
The first is to look at your local area for any charities that might take in items. Almost everywhere has a place that takes unwanted clothing and shoes as well as kitchen items and even food. Donate as many of these items as you can to get rid of them. Often the Salvation Army, Goodwill or the local Mission will even come to you, bringing a truck that they will load full of your unwanted items. You can also get a receipt for your donations and then may be able to deduct them off of your taxes if you itemize. If you donate a lot of things, or very valuable items, be sure to list each one separately and even take pictures of everything if you can. Print up the pictures and clip them to your receipt just in case you need to prove what you donated.
Another place to donate certain items is your local schools. If you have computer equipment that is in decent shape, many schools will want these. Consider giving them to private school as well since it is more likely to be used long term, as they do not have the same budgets and agreements to purchase new equipment.
While donations are a good thing to do, not every organization wants every type of item. One option is to sell your things. Traditional garage sales work, but at times you are still left with extra stuff. Consider using online services like Craigslist or EBay to sell your things to people who actually want to purchase your things. Many people can make a few hundred dollars that otherwise might have been gone if just thrown away.
Use local services to give your items away to people who want them. There are organizations like Free Cycle that can let you give items to people in your local area that want them. You can also list your items on Craigslist in the free section that will notify the local area to come pick up your stuff.
By using a few or all of these options, your unwanted items can soon be gracing someone else's household. Out of your life and blessing someone else. That is a good thing.