Start with donation
Furniture, appliances, tools and building materials in good condition may be accepted by donation centers and resale stores.
Call ahead to confirm what each location accepts.
Schedule pickups early.
Know what recycles
Clean cardboard, metal, wood and concrete are common recycling streams. Electronics, batteries and bulbs have special programs.
Search local directories for current options.
Programs change, so confirm before you go.
Keep streams clean
A single bag of trash can contaminate a clean load. Keep wet items away from cardboard.
Use separate areas or containers.
Label them clearly.
Use the three-pile method
Donate, recycle and discard. Set up three areas before you start.
Walk through the plan with helpers.
Sort as you go.
Be realistic
Not every material has a nearby outlet, and sorting takes time. Choose the steps that fit your project.
Do the easy streams first.
Add more as you get comfortable.
Ask us
We can suggest container plans for separate streams and point you to resources. We are honest when a stream has no practical outlet.
We do not promise outcomes.
We help you make a plan that works.
Donate what works, recycle what you can keep clean and discard the rest.
