http://unclutterer.com/discuss/tags/recycle The community for people interested in home and office organizing. en-US Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:08:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://unclutterer.com/discuss/search.php http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/cassette-tapes#post-23371 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:51:33 +0000 luxcat 23371@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Does anyone know if USA thrift stores typically accept cassette tapes? It's time to unclutter my 20lb box of tapes that I have been dragging around for years and years but I'm not sure of the best way to pass them on. Donate? Recycle somehow? </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/a-thing-a-day-uncluttering-your-home-one-thing-at-a-time#post-4940 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:30:19 +0000 eternalvoyageur 4940@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>Welcome to the ATAD challenge !</p> <p>The challenge is about getting rid of one object a day, for... a month ? A year ? It´s up to you how long you want your challenge to last.</p> <p> Whether you give away, trash or donate the object is immaterial, but it must be gone from your life and space. Putting it into storage doesn´t count; though you are allowed to, say, collect the things in a box to donate them at the end of the month.</p> <p> Oh, and you´re also allowed to cheat and fill your quota ahead of time, like throwing out 7 things on Monday, making that a week´s worth of ATAD.</p> <p> By telling us on here what you got rid of today will not only help with the accountability issues, you´ll also help others rethink their possessions (he got rid of his xyz ? Come to think of it, do I really need mine ?)</p> <p> So, what did you set free today ? </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/old-paint#post-8859 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:39:51 +0000 chinothegeek 8859@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I have about 12 paint cans from all the rooms we painted and some primer but have no idea what to do with them? I don't want to ge trid of them in case of touch up but is there a good way of storing these? Can paint stay in a garage in the winter and not ruin it? Live in delaware. Thanks. </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/guilt-about-throwing-away-things#post-7884 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:51:34 +0000 linnefaulk 7884@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I try to donate or recycle what I can. But some things are just not wanted anywhere. Specifically this set of encyclopedias from 1990. Libraries and schools have more current references or have digital libraries. </p> <p>I hate to add more to the landfill just so I can get rid of stuff. </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/places-where-you-can-give-your-stuff-to#post-4031 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:48:50 +0000 fileboxx 4031@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I was thinking the other day that when you are decluttering and giving away items that where you give your stuff to can either be a burden or an amazing gift to the receiver. I thought I would compile a list for those who come across this forum trying to answer the question, "Where can I give my stuff so that it can be used it in a beneficial way?" Please add to the list with your suggestions as it will help everyone out :)</p> <p>Places where you can give your stuff to</p> <p>- Habitat for Humanity Reuse Stores ( <a href="http://www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx</a> ): home improvement goods—furniture, home accessories, building materials, appliances</p> <p>- Local schools: arts and craft supplies, musical instruments, children's books, office supplies, sports equipment</p> <p>- Small local churches: office supplies, religious materials, children's toys for nursery</p> <p>- Libraries: books, DVDs, CDs, MP3 books</p> <p>- Local Women's Shelter: toiletries, clothing, baby supplies, canned and boxed food, clean bedding and towels</p> <p>- Homeless Shelter: toiletries, clothing, canned and boxed food, clean bedding and towels</p> <p>- Local Animal Shelter: pet food, pet toys and supplies, old towels</p> <p>- Charities helping refugees and immigrants getting settled into their communities</p> <p>- Charities/school programs for teen mothers: baby equipment and furniture, baby bedding, toys, baby clothes, formula, diapers</p> <p>- Community/school art programs: art supplies, materials that can be used for arts and crafts projects, for example, egg cartons, milk jugs, toilet paper rolls, cotton balls, fabric, magazines</p> <p>- Community sports programs: sports equipment</p> <p>- Learning to read/write programs for children in schools and adults in the community: pencils, pens, paper, reading level appropriate books </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/inch-by-inch#post-5790 Tue, 25 May 2010 20:31:19 +0000 JuliaJayne 5790@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I hope you don't mind that I started a thread for you, but I didn't want a few things to get buried in what will be a long thread. </p> <p>First, you are doing great - you started. The more things you get rid of, the easier it will become. Allow yourself to feel good about your successes even if it seems minuscule to you. </p> <p>A women's emergency shelter might take the lotion sample. Maybe you have more excess products that you could donate at the same time. </p> <p>The chocolate box. I understand that it's pretty, but is it useful right now? If it isn't, it's really just garbage. Right? </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/i-can-declutter-i-cant-get-it-out-of-the-house#post-5036 Wed, 12 May 2010 16:05:16 +0000 maryann 5036@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I'm hoping someone can give me some advice. I don't have too much of a problem decluttering (except for the fact that I can never seem to find the time). I hate Stuff and I like to purge.</p> <p>BUT- I have 5 huge bins in the basement of things that I'm "getting rid of" and they've been in the house for the past year...<br /> I struggle to find the "right" charity, or should I sell on ebay, or should I Freecycle, or should I give it to friends, or should I re-gift, or should I donate it to make raffle baskets, or I could make homemade rags...</p> <p>I hate to waste anything, if I find a paper clip when I'm vacuuming I pick it up and put it in my pocket to put away. I keep stale bread to feed the birds. A tiny piece of Lego goes back into the box. The thought that my things (some nice) might go to waste just kills me.</p> <p>For example, I can't just give it all to Goodwill. I stress that the people who need the items won't get them, or the charity will throw it away. The children's clothes go to a great children's charity I know. They take my clean folded clothes &amp; hang them up right in front of you &amp; the needy go there &amp; choose what they want (but they only take in-season clothes because of space, so I'm left storing the rest). </p> <p>Anybody have any suggestions for me? Thanks. </p> http://unclutterer.com/discuss/topic/clutter-of-writing-things-down#post-164 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:23 +0000 brw 164@http://unclutterer.com/discuss/ <p>I have (what I think) is a unique problem of writing things down and making lists. I use many different papers (looseleaf, blank white, spiral notebook, 3-ring binders, post its, 3x5 cards, etc). </p> <p>I end up writing things in different places, then I'll decide to just use one, and transcribe everything from one to the other, then I'm at work and don't have my notebook or 3-ring binder with me, so I use lined paper to make the day's notes, or to-do list....then sometimes when I get home, I don't even take out the paper to utilize the lists, thoughts, etc.</p> <p>I've tried online, using email, organizers, and nothing seems to work....I have an iphone, and have tried the to-do sites that even have iphone apps....</p> <p>I always say I'm a highly organized person on the inside, but outwardly when it comes to this type of paper clutter, I cannot seem to tackle it....</p> <p>I will add that while some of the things get done, most don't...my lists include everything from what I need to do today, to things that I am thinking about doing, random thoughts, etc...</p> <p>Then there's the bills and other paperwork.....</p> <p>Anyone else have these experiences? Or have you found a solution?</p> <p>Tired of it!! ;-) </p>