So if you've been following the organization tips the last few weeks, you may have found yourself with a few hard to get rid of items. I've been there and I want to share some ideas for you to get rid of those items in the best way possible. I've compiled a list of hard to get rid of items and they are in alphabetical order for your reading pleasure.
Batteries: Regular batteries, as well as lithium-ion batteries, are accepted at Batteries Plus Bulbs. Regular batteries say they can go in the trash, but most municipalities actually don't want them in there. They are better off being recycled.
Car Seats: Target has a free program once or twice a year that accepts used car seats. We took ours to Certified Recycling and paid a small fee to recycle them properly.
Christmas lights: Goodwill (participating locations only) recycles the copper in Christmas lights. Call ahead to make sure that your Goodwill participates in this program. Value Village also accepts Christmas lights, working or not.
Electronics: Some electronics can go in collection bins at Target, others can go to any Goodwill that has the new E-cycle program. Certified Recycling will also take electronics for a fee.
Eyeglasses: Lions Club International has teamed up with Walmart and Sam's Club, and Value Village, so you can donate at any of those locations. Goodwill also accepts used glasses.
Hangers: Value Village accepts plastic or wood but not wire.
Kennel: Any local dog rescue will accept used kennels and carriers.
Laptops: Certified Recycling, for a fee.
Light bulbs: You can bring regular, as well as CFL bulbs, to Batteries Plus Bulbs and they will take them for free or there may be a small fee. CFL bulbs and fluorescent, all sizes, Certified Recycling. Depending on the type, there may be a nominal fee.
Mattress: Certified Recycling, for a fee.
Party Supplies: Both Goodwill and Value Village.
Shoes: Shoes in good condition can go to Goodwill. Shoes that are completely worn out can be recycled by dropping them off at most Nike or Converse stores. Look for Nike Reuse-a-Shoe drop off sites.
Stuffed Animals: Goodwill, Value Village, Disabled American Veterans.
TVs: Certified Recycling, for a fee.
Vacuum Cleaners: Certified Recycling, for a fee.
Check out the following websites for other items:
www.certifiedrecycling.org
www.goodwill.org
www.lionsclubs.org/en
www.underdogrescuemn.com/
www.valuevillage.com
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