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[Anonymous032819]

Doing some spring cleaning, and I think that I'm finally ready to clean my dad's bedroom.

I don't know what to do with his clothes.

Some are still in original packaging, never worn.

There are not any consignment shops in my area (like they are open now anyway)

I have never sold on E-Bay, so I wouldn't know how to go about doing that.

Second hand stores are closed, and even if they do re-open some time in the future, who would buy clothing from there?

I hate the thought of throwing his clothes in to the trash, but is that my only option?

[JasoninBoston]

What about searching in Google under "how to donate clothes in______" And put in the name of your city or town?

Near where I live there are several places to donate and all have drop off locations or boxes to put the clothes in.

I also know people who have sold clothing online--through sites like Poshmark and others..... So that could be something to check out as well. But I think they may only accept designer stuff.

The nice thing about donations is you can ask for a receipt for tax deductions as well.

[threecees]

I would never be able to throw them in the trash.

I would package them up and wait for Goodwill etc, to open.

[SharkE]

Most towns have bins at popular places like Walmart or in the corner of a business.  Salvation Army, etc.

[lovescats]

 I give my clothes to a local charity and while they are not accepting donations now they called me and said they would be happy to take the clothes after this is over.  I had a donation scheduled for April.

[sunshine45]

it wont last forever......and people will be needing clothes.

contact gogreendrop.com or pickupplease.org  or any other local charitable group to arrange a pickup of his items when they are back up a running again.

please dont throw them away.

[jannabelle1]

Oh dear, please don't throw your dad's clothes in the trash. The landfills don't need things like that. Just put them in large bags and store them until the 2nd hand stores open back up, and I'm sure they will be much appreciated by a lot of folks.

[KarenQVC]

Check out Give Back Box.  They give you a free postage paid label (ask for USPS for free pick up).  Then pack in cardboard box and get a date from USPS.  Easy.

If you pick the charity, they will charge you a small amount. I always pick the free label and it always goes to different Goodwills.

[SeaMaiden]

Do something else...come back to this in a few months. 

[Anonymous032819]

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@KarenQVC wrote:

Check out Give Back Box.  They give you a free postage paid label (ask for USPS for free pick up).  Then pack in cardboard box and get a date from USPS.  Easy.

If you pick the charity, they will charge you a small amount. I always pick the free label and it always goes to different Goodwills.

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@KarenQVC 

I like that idea of the Give Back Box!

I have never heard of them, but this appeals to me!

I want to say Thank-You to {{{{{everyone}}}}} for your wonderful suggestions!

I hated the thought of tossing his clothes in to the trash, because of the landfill problem, and knew that there just had to be another option out there.

Again, thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions!