So you want to declutter your home and make more space! Who doesn't? Sometimes thinking about donating can seem like a pain and in turn clutter up your already busy schedule and cost you money. Donating your items can help save the landfills, but shouldn't be a burden on you! These organizations will either come to you, send you a prepaid shipping label or reimburse you for the cost of shipping:
- Household Items/Electronics/Equipment
Donation Town (Find local charities that will pick up your donations for free)
How to donate: Enter your zip-code, select a local charity and schedule a pickup.
- Books
Better World Books (Helps to fund world literacy)
How to donate: Print out a prepaid shipping label and mail it.
- Cars/Trucks/RVs/Boats
Purple Heart Foundation (Provides programs for disabled veterans)
How to donate: Submit an online form and they will pick up your car within 24 to 48 hours.
- Cds/Dvds
Discs For Dogs (Gives second chances to stray cats and dogs at SPCA)
How to donate: Send your items U.S.P.S. media mail and they will reimburse you for the cost.
- Cell phones
Cell Phones For Soldiers (Provides cell phones to active duty men and women)
How to donate: Print a free shipping label and mail.
- Clothing
Donate Stuff (Finds a home for your clothes and saves the landfills)
How to donate: Enter your address and they will tell you whether your area has home pick up. If not they will send you prepaid UPS bags for you to ship.
- Office Products/Equipment
National Cristina Foundation (Promotes technology reuse)
How to donate: Use their online zip-code search to find companies with equipment needs in your area who will pick up your items.
Don't forget to ask for a donation receipt for tax time. This Bankrate article will help you place values on your donated items.
Happy Decluttering!
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