These are the most common and surprising items that need to be redirected from donation-based organizations.
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Everyone loves the cathartic feeling of a good declutter (Swedish death cleaning, anyone?
), not to mention how much easier it is toclean your home.
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Keep in mind that this list isn’t completely comprehensive and every organization may have its own rules.
Used Toys & Games With A Lot of Pieces
Things like puzzles and L.O.L.
dolls are great for donationas long as theyre complete and well sorted.
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They simply dont have the capacity to go through them individually, Schoen shares.
With so many standards these daysthink about the expiration date of car seatsliability is a major concern.
Oh, and your mismatched socks?
Schoen says those can be taken out of your donation pile too.
Is The Item Useful?
Consider whether the item has any value to someone else.
Is The Item Safe?
Items that are hazardous or pose a safety risk should be disposed of properly.
This includes items like chemicals, batteries, and old electronics.
Are there commission fees?
Take all of these things into consideration when deciding whether to sell vs. donate.
See if there are local electronic recycling services near you or visit your local Best Buy.
They offer a service to help you dispose of any old tech items.
How To Recycle (Or Trade In) Your Old Tech.
