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Post by kryssy on Jul 26, 2014 23:36:24 GMT
I'm in a Purge Mode, and slowly chipping away at the junk. I know the general donation places, like Goodwill, Amvets, Salvation Army, etc. I've got a box started for Half Price Books, though it's not as much about getting money back as I've heard they recycle what they can't resell, and I prefer that to stuff ending up in landfills. I've got a box of scrapping/art stuff that I'm thinking of giving to an elementary school art department, or something similar. Where else have you found to donate? It's junk to me, but if I can find a place where it will do someone else some good, it's a win-win.  And can anyone share any links or resources they've found for getting rid of old, worn out stuff? Like, I know worn out towels and blankets can go to animal shelters... what about old clothes/broken toys/etc.? Any place to send them where they can be re-purposed and not end up in a landfill? Any and all ideas welcome! Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 23:43:43 GMT
If your school won't/can't take the scrapbook/art supplies consider a nursing home or assisted living facility's recreation center.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 23:51:52 GMT
A school might except the broken toys, too, depending on size. Our elementary art teacher has the kids make a project that is 3D collage of "found" things.
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Post by kryssy on Jul 26, 2014 23:57:53 GMT
Those are great ideas -- I wonder if art departments might also take something like puzzles with missing pieces, for art projects...? I need to start thinking creatively.  |
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Post by mztfied on Jul 27, 2014 0:05:59 GMT
Women's shelters might be interested in art/scrapping supplies.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 27, 2014 0:16:54 GMT
In our community we have a variety of charities where we can donate things. I like that there is one that will take *anything*. And I mean anything. I always hate throwing away a garment that has a small hole in it thinking that someone might love to have it because it's warm. So we give them things that are truly used but usable. They also take toiletries that have been opened and used a few times. Think of all the shampoos and things you buy, try it a time or two and can't take it back! I love that they will take items like that and put them to good use. Good luck to you in finding a new home for your items.
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Post by buddysmom on Jul 27, 2014 0:18:28 GMT
I donated my scrapbooking supplies, desk, etc to a children's hospital and they were very appreciative.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 27, 2014 0:39:40 GMT
All of the big charities that take clothes take damaged clothes as well. They get bundled and sold to another company that separates them out. From there some goes to paper manufactures, others get made into the bundled rags that you see at the home repair and auto shops, and so on...
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 27, 2014 0:44:59 GMT
Make sure you double check with your local recycling agency too. They have changed the rules in my county recently and will take pretty much anything-including old appliances, rigid plastic children's toys and lawn chairs, pots and pans, and a few other things that previously weren't even on my radar.
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Post by keknj on Jul 27, 2014 0:49:31 GMT
In NJ we have several organizations that accept donations and pick them up from your house several times a year: Disabled Vets, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Lupus Foundation. Maybe you have some of them in your area.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 27, 2014 1:03:49 GMT
In NJ we have several organizations that accept donations and pick them up from your house several times a year: Disabled Vets, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Lupus Foundation. Maybe you have some of them in your area. |
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Post by bosoxbeth on Jul 27, 2014 1:51:01 GMT
Bedding/towels - animal shelters
toiletries/baby stuff - women's shelter
everything else - Goodwill
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Post by ReneeH20 on Jul 27, 2014 1:56:29 GMT
In my area, Vietnam Vets, Lupus, and Courage center all pick up. To me that is a plus!
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Post by theboydbunch on Jul 27, 2014 2:10:25 GMT
As well as the many places named, I use Freecycle that is in my local community. You can also do a search for one.
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