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spruce
up for spring
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Susan Johnston | 1
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If
you don’t have the patience for taking photos, posting descriptions
and images, then waiting for Joe Cheapskate from Craigslist
to call and set up a pick-up time, consider posting your items
on Freecycle.org.
Everything is free, so users have no excuse for demanding delivery
or haggling for a better price. That’s why it’s called freecycle,
people! In competitive urban markets, you’ll have at least
a dozen people vying eagerly for your old printer or houseplant,
so if someone flakes out on the pick-up, just move onto the
next one. Or if you’re feeling philanthropic, you can donate
old books, magazines, CDs, and movies to your local library
(see sidebar at right for other ideas). Sometimes I also bring
my magazine stash to the gym and leave them there for others
to enjoy during their workout.
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how
to dispose of
your stuff...
Earth911:
Find recycling information for your neighborhood
The
Princess Project: Donate gently used prom dresses
and formalwear
Freecycle:
Offer various items to others in your area via online bulletin
boards
WirelessRecycling.com:
Find a cell phone drop box in your area
Youth
for Technology: Donate your computer to help
bridge the technology gap in Africa
Excess
Access: Find non-profits in your area that need
various household items
1-800-Got-Junk?:
If all else fails and you need large items hauled away |
Anything in that
falls under the category of “why do I still have this?” -- because
it’s broken, stained beyond recognition, or otherwise unusable --
should be tossed. Be sure to check on your local ordinances before
throwing out any appliances or electronic devices.
Once you’ve made
some headway, reward yourself with a glass of wine and dinner from
your favorite take-out restaurant. Sit back, and enjoy the fruits
of your labor. See, that wasn’t so hard, was it?
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Susan
Johnston is
a Boston-based freelance writer and, admittedly, a bit of a
clean freak. Check out her blog at http://www.theUrbanMuse.blogspot.com.
more
by susan johnston:
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