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Any Suggestions?

May5 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:43:49 GMT

I will be moving at the end of February. I have so many kitchen things that are all still good, but no room for them. Besides throwing them in the trash, where do I start to get rid of them?

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goldensrbest — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:46:19 GMT

Goodwil, salvation army.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:46:40 GMT

@May5 Go onliine or perhaps to your city's FB or nextdoor page and offer to donate them to someone who needs them. Or find a charity that aids those who need these things. You'd be surprised at how many families do need this type of thing.

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4kitties — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:47:08 GMT

Garage sale, or donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army.

Are there any thrift shops in your area that take donations?

Donate to any local church that could sell them at a rumage sale?

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:50:07 GMT

Post them on your area's freecycle (website or fb) or 'buy nothing' facebook group. The people will pick up from your porch.

Good luck with your move.

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lizzys — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:50:51 GMT

Purple Heart through Go Green Drop. They will come to your home to pick up off your front porch.

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MyShadowLove — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:01:29 GMT

@lizzys wrote:
Purple Heart through Go Green Drop. They will come to your home to pick up off your front porch.

@lizzys ...Do they also pick up furniture?

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quilter61 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:07:48 GMT

Good luck on finding a place to donate. I am in the process of downsizing and am trying to get rid of items. Most of the donation places won't take any items. I did end up listing a few items on Nextdoor for free. You might try doing that. I have a lot of collectibles to get rid of, no one wants them.

Had a neighbor that moved this past fall and got a dumpster and ended up throwing a lot of items away. I

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:23:05 GMT

@quilter61 Yes, people, especially younger folks, don't want collectibles. Kitchen gadgets and such, maybe.

The way folks are so particular about the food they prepare and how they make it, I would think that kitchen gadgets would be desired.

Had a neighbor whose mother died and left her effects for her daughter to have. Her daughter tried to yard sale them but no takers. The oak table and chairs had to be donated or thrown out though they were in good condition. I'm afraid the glassware had to be tossed out as well. Gone are the days.

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May5 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:41:13 GMT

Thank you to every one for all of your suggestions. It is such a big help in this time of my life.

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jackthebear — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:57:58 GMT

@May5 wrote:
I will be moving at the end of February. I have so many kitchen things that are all still good, but no room for them. Besides throwing them in the trash, where do I start to get rid of them?

Freecycle, BuyNothing

Goodwill etc

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occasionalrain — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:06:50 GMT

In my area there are drop boxes for clothing and household items that are sold at Red White and Blue stores with the proceeds going to veterans. I give all my donations to them.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:12:00 GMT

@May5 As others have suggested, join your local NextDoor app online. It's a free board similar to the qvc board where people exchange information. You can ask there for names of local charities that take whatever you have to donate.

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Somertime — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:25:42 GMT

St. Vincent de Paul. they will pick up furniture as well. Habitat for Humanity is another good choice.

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jlkz — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:16:22 GMT

Try a women's shelter....these are women ( possibly with children with them ) who escaped an abusive home / spouse. Typically, they leave with nothing or very little. When they leave the shelter, they need the bare necessities, be it clothing for themselves, their children, essential cooking items and kitchen needs.

Last thought, how about soup kitchens where the cooking is constant and the pots / pans / utensils need to be replaced ?

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Susan Louise — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:25:02 GMT

Our Goodwill is closer to us than the Salvation Army, so what we do donate every year, 90-95% usually goes to the Goodwill for mainly the convenience reason.

Additionally, for very large items like furniture...ie., couches, tables, etc, we have the Salvation Army pick up the items here at our home.

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bikerbabe — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:57:23 GMT

A women’s shelter that helps women and families start over.

Our city also has a housing program for homeless and they are always looking for donations of items.

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lizzys — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:25:19 GMT

@MyShadowLove

Small furniture only.

Solid wood furniture weighing less than 50 pounds such as end tables, coffee tables, lamps, night stands, wooden chairs, rocking chairs, stools and plant stands.

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Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:48:52 GMT

There is all kind of places to donate to. Just need to see what is in your area.

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Burnsite — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:28:55 GMT

May, I have been preparing for a move and downsizing using Goodwill, which in my community supports homeless people and addicts trying to recover.

Where I live, the Goodwill people are very friendly and kind, and there are many people that they help.

One can sell these things, but I would rather give them to help those in need.

Edited to add: In my town, furniture is no longer accepted by most charities. I put it out to the curb, and most often, someone picks it up.