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I recently moved into a 2BR/2BA roughly 1100 sq. ft condo. I had been living in a similarly sized 2BR apartment, but moved in with my parents for about a year after a financial emergency. They have about 4,000 sq. ft, and I accumulated even more stuff. Their house is swimming in my stuff and their stuff.
This is just scratching the surface of what I'm trying to get rid of. I have no idea where to take some of this. I'm trying to sort into piles of donate, keep, and trash. Give me your recommendations on what to do with it.
1) Nonworking tube TV - this was something of my grandmother's. Best Buy seems to be the only place in the area that will take them. I'll have to pay $25 to get rid of it. Anyone have a better idea?
2) Busted LED TV - I accidentally broke this a few months ago. It was something like $250 new, and fell off my dresser. I grabbed it, but when I did, the screen shattered. I may repair it, but it's on eBay as-is. Will depend
3) Multiple PC monitors - they are mostly 15"-19" LCDs. Some are mine, some are my father's. No one wants any of them. They are on eBay and a Facebook yard sale group, but have had no interest. eWaste otherwise?
4) Books - there are literally several hundred in boxes I probably won't keep. Most were purchased at thrift stores. I may try and take some to a local book reseller for store credit. Otherwise recycle?
Library might take them if they run book sales
5) Bulk men's clothing. Mostly mine in bags. Shirts, shorts, socks, underwear, some pants. None of it is that valuable or nice. Should this go to Salvation Army or the garbage?
Salvation Army, Goodwill if they are in good condition, otherwise toss. Underwear toss.
6) Nicer men's coats. Probably ten. L/XL. I'm planning on sending these to Salvation Army.
or Goodwill
7) Probably ten bedspreads/comforters of various ages. These have been I'm planning on sending these to the local animal shelter.
Good
8) A ton of old dishes. The glass/plastic are going to recycling. I have no idea what to do with the plates.
Goodwill for all of it
9) Several boxes of parquet wood flooring. This is from 2004. I have no idea what kind of shape it's in. Craigslist?
Yeah or trash
9) Hundreds of CDs/DVDs in jewel cases. These were created during the Netflix DVD craze. We have at least two totes packed to the point they flex with DVDs in jewel cases. Is any of this recyclable?
Again Library book sales. They often sell DVD's as well as music
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