Comments on: Donate winter gear you’re not using to those in need

By: Green

Green — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:58:04 +0000

Thanks so much for that great info on where our stuff can get a second life.
If its not here (God! did I miss it!?!), could you also please add a list of appropriate places to dispose (or reuse/recycle) things like batteries, medicines, pesticides, ink cartridges or such items that need special care?

By: Jodi

Jodi — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:12:40 +0000

It may be implied, but also please don’t donate clothing that is better off as rags to a thrift store. Taking a bag of stained, torn, or otherwise damaged clothing is not a helpful donation – worth uncluttering for sure! But find maybe a animal shelter or auto shop that can use those items for rags instead.

By: tba

tba — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:53:51 +0000

There is another thing that needs to be kept in mind when you’re de-cluttering and donating. As long as the items are clean and in wearable condition, there really is no need to ponder whether something is “appropriate” for donation.
There are not only homeless people in the need for donated clothes, it’s also unemployed people or people who might have enough money for their food but for little else. They could do with your old business outfit – maybe it’s their chance to be well dressed at an interview. A poor teenager who wants to go out with their friends once might put good use to your glitter mini skirt. Please understand that is not up to you to decide what is decent or practical enough clothing for those who cannot afford to shop till they drop.

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:03 +0000

This is great advice. I am going through a big de-cluttering project (posting updates on my blog to keep me motivated), and knowing that someone else will be blessed gives me more energy to keep going with the clean out.