Everyone has something taking up wasted space in the basement or attic. You know, those boxes filled with junk you are saving for later. Why are you keeping it? Do you really need it? Has it gotten completely out of hand? How are you to get rid of all the trash? There are tons of options for the frazzled pack rat. Don't just throw it all away, you know the saying, "One man's junk is another man's treasure".
Try not to get frustrated with the thought of how long it's going to take to sort through every container. Start by getting rid of all the definite garbage. Once the trash is taken care of, open one box at a time. Opening all the boxes at the same time will be chaotic.
Now to sort the junk. Grocery stores are one of the best places to get empty boxes from. They have nice sturdy boxes that eggs come in; not too bulky or flimsy. The market places are more than willing to give you boxes. It beats having to buy some from a shipping supplier.
It's best to have a different box for each type of junk. Be sure to not tie up the trash bag just yet, wait until you have finished with the entire box opening. Don't make excuses for everything; "This broken cup is from my first year at college, so I have to keep it." Really? Why? You can only keep so many items that carry sentimental value before it becomes utterly ridiculous. Who's going to want it when you're no longer on this earth?
Divide the boxes into two groups; junk to keep and stuff to give away. The box of 'gotta have' items can be gone through again later. It's always good to go through it two or three times. There's always a few items you thought you couldn't live without, but then you come to your senses.
Once you have your keepsake boxes filled, tape them up and put a label on them. A piece of paper with the contents of the box written on it is a plus. This saves you from tearing into the box and saying, "Oh, yeah! That's what's in there." Then, you have to tape it back up again. Save yourself some time with the content list.
If you are donating the items to charities, it's nice to make sure they are clean. Who wants to get a blender that still has leftover smoothie goo in the bottom? Or, what about a sneaker with an ancient piece of gum stuck to the sole? Stained clothes can be separated from the nicer ones.
Many organizations collect donations for different reasons. Clothing and household items are usually given to those in need. Auctions are also held by charities. These auctions include donations of unwanted items, in order to raise money for the charity.
Offices where children have to wait, really enjoy getting donations of toys. The parents and children are usually glad to see entertainment of some sort in the waiting room. Facilities that deal with animals will usually accept old clothing to use as bedding for the animals. Clothing of good quality can sometimes be resold, either at a resell store or on-line.
Jewelry can be sold to pawn shops or melted down, both ways bring you a bit of money. A nice idea would be to find a place that accepts jewelry or clothes to give to people for business purposes. A few organizations give business attire to women out job hunting. There are also groups that collect old prom dresses for girls who cannot afford to buy one.
There are so many options for the piles of what you call 'junk'. After sorting out the trash and seeing what you actually have tucked away in all those boxes, it just takes a bit of time to find groups who will get the most from your donations. Your sharing can make a world of difference to someone. - 30462
Try not to get frustrated with the thought of how long it's going to take to sort through every container. Start by getting rid of all the definite garbage. Once the trash is taken care of, open one box at a time. Opening all the boxes at the same time will be chaotic.
Now to sort the junk. Grocery stores are one of the best places to get empty boxes from. They have nice sturdy boxes that eggs come in; not too bulky or flimsy. The market places are more than willing to give you boxes. It beats having to buy some from a shipping supplier.
It's best to have a different box for each type of junk. Be sure to not tie up the trash bag just yet, wait until you have finished with the entire box opening. Don't make excuses for everything; "This broken cup is from my first year at college, so I have to keep it." Really? Why? You can only keep so many items that carry sentimental value before it becomes utterly ridiculous. Who's going to want it when you're no longer on this earth?
Divide the boxes into two groups; junk to keep and stuff to give away. The box of 'gotta have' items can be gone through again later. It's always good to go through it two or three times. There's always a few items you thought you couldn't live without, but then you come to your senses.
Once you have your keepsake boxes filled, tape them up and put a label on them. A piece of paper with the contents of the box written on it is a plus. This saves you from tearing into the box and saying, "Oh, yeah! That's what's in there." Then, you have to tape it back up again. Save yourself some time with the content list.
If you are donating the items to charities, it's nice to make sure they are clean. Who wants to get a blender that still has leftover smoothie goo in the bottom? Or, what about a sneaker with an ancient piece of gum stuck to the sole? Stained clothes can be separated from the nicer ones.
Many organizations collect donations for different reasons. Clothing and household items are usually given to those in need. Auctions are also held by charities. These auctions include donations of unwanted items, in order to raise money for the charity.
Offices where children have to wait, really enjoy getting donations of toys. The parents and children are usually glad to see entertainment of some sort in the waiting room. Facilities that deal with animals will usually accept old clothing to use as bedding for the animals. Clothing of good quality can sometimes be resold, either at a resell store or on-line.
Jewelry can be sold to pawn shops or melted down, both ways bring you a bit of money. A nice idea would be to find a place that accepts jewelry or clothes to give to people for business purposes. A few organizations give business attire to women out job hunting. There are also groups that collect old prom dresses for girls who cannot afford to buy one.
There are so many options for the piles of what you call 'junk'. After sorting out the trash and seeing what you actually have tucked away in all those boxes, it just takes a bit of time to find groups who will get the most from your donations. Your sharing can make a world of difference to someone. - 30462
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You could also do this with cans and trays to save space. Moving Boxes Removal Anthem The city has blue barrels in place for recycling. A lot of times there are left over debris when you are moving.
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