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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Got A Lot of Old Stuff? 4 Things To Do Before You Throw It Away

Has your most recent spring cleaning project left you with a pile of old junk that you need to get rid of? While throwing it all away is the quickest and easiest solution, it isn't the best. Avoid adding unnecessary trash to your local dump and try one of these alternatives instead.


1. Repurpose it
Are you sure that you have no other uses for that old trunk sitting in your attic? Maybe it would make a good table in your living room. A quick internet search for “repurposed junk” will yield thousands of results and could give you a creative spark for your next DIY project.

2. Sell it
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Just because you don't have a use for your old stuff doesn't mean that someone else won't. If you have items which are still in working condition, why throw them away when you can make some extra money from them? You will be surprised what people are willing to buy on online sites such as eBay, or you could take the old-fashioned route and host a yard sale.

3. Donate it
If you can't repurpose it, and nobody wants to buy it, then it is time to throw it away, right? Wrong. Old clothing, furniture, and electronics can be donated to local shelters and charities. Instead of slowly decomposing at the dump, give your stuff to someone in need.

4. Recycle it
For old scrap metal, rubber, and even some broken appliances, the recycling center is a much better alternative than the garbage can. Be environmentally-conscious and give these things a new life instead of adding to the countless amounts of waste at your local landfill.

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