Once you start Spring Cleaning do your part to create a second life for your extra and outgrown stuff and clean the Green Way.
Clothing:
An easy thing to do with clothing in good condition is to donate it to Goodwill. You will get a tax deduction and the resale of the items pays for job training programs.
Shoes:
Consider donating them to SolesForSouls.org. This organization gives your shoes to kids and adults around the world who need them most.
Toys:
When its time to get rid of the ones that no longer get attention, many local charities accept them, as do certain battered women's shelters.
Electronics:
Old cell phones, charges, mp3 players and other electronic devices you don't longer need can be turned in to NextWorth.com or Gazelle.com. These two websites pay you to send in your electronics. Some police departments use old donated cell phones for emergency contact for low income people.If you want to get rid of a computer, a good option is to drop it off at Goodwill.
Cabinetry:
If you are going to remodel the kitchen or bathroom, Habitat for Humanity's restores old cabinets. They sell these and other donated household goods to fund building local Habitat for Humanity homes.
Hazardous Waste:
Household hazardous waste, includes things like paints, bug killers, antifreeze, most batteries, and even used CFL's because they contain mercury. Go to Earch911.com and search by zip code to find locations near you that will recycle or dispose of the proudcts safely.
Cleaning and organizing is a chore, but when you go green you can feel good knowing that you're helping others and protecting the planet.
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