Think before you declutter. Recycle what you can. We also give tips for donating and selling unwanted items. Find out what to do with everything you've decluttered — including how to donate and sell your things. By giving your possessions a second life through donation, you’re reducing waste and minimizing your environmental footprint. Donating reduces waste and helps those in need. Recycling conserves resources and reduces landfill space. Find donation centers through online searches and local thrift stores. Prepare items for donation by cleaning and checking their condition. Top recyclable items include paper, plastic, glass, metal, and electronics. When cleaning or decluttering your house, consider giving new life to your unwanted or unused items by donating them to charity instead of throwing them away. Your donations will help someone in need and it’s better for the environment by reducing landfill space. Not all donations go to people in need. Planet aid collects unwanted clothes in bins, but instead of giving those clothes to the needy, they sell most of the goods and only 15% of that income goes into programming to help people. Because progress is so much better than sitting there thinking about what to do with your stuff! Make a habit of decluttering 10 items or 10 minutes every day. 211/lifeline, good neighbor, and vision services! After you've decluttered, you might want to donate or sell your things. Here's a guide on where to go and how to go about donating and selling the things you no longer need. Now is the time to part ways with items that have filled your “donate” and “sell” outboxes.
