47. Finding a Home for Purged Items.

You are more likely to purge items if you have a place to send them. This will help you to feel better about getting rid of items and will also keep them from returning to your space. Use the list below to find a donation location for your unwanted items:

BOOKS:

Recycle Reads: 5335 Burnet Road, 78756 http://recycledreadsaustin.wordpress.com/

Austin Public Library Bookstore: http://www.austinlibrary.org/site/PageServer?pagename=friend_bstore

www.cash4books.net

VIDEO GAMES:

Game Stop: www.gamestop.com

DVDs/CDs:

www.secondsping.com

www.swap.com

UNUSED GIFT CARDS:

www.plasticjungle.com

JEWELRY:

www.americangemsociety.org

WASTE/BATTERIES:

City of Austin Recycling: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/default.htm

Austin’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/residential_hazardous_waste.htm

Batteries Plus: http://www.batteriesplus.com/

CFL Light Bulbs: Home Depot or IKEA

Oil/Oil Filters/Car Batteries: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/zerowaste_recycling_motoroil.htm

TOYS:

Anna’s Toy Depot: 2620 South Lamar, 78704 http://www.annastoydepot.com/

Stuffed Animals For Emergencies (stuffed animals): http://www.stuffedanimalsforemergencies.org/Home.html

Call your local preschool.

ELECTRONICS:

- Best Buy Electronic Recycling: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Recycling-Electronics/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025&DCMP=rdr0001422

- National Cristina Foundation: http://www.cristina.org/

Cell Phones For Soldiers: http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

Texas Take Back: http://texastakeback.com/

Cell For Cash: www.cellforcash.com offers cash for outdated phones.

www.gazelle.com

CLOTHING:

GoodWill: http://www.austingoodwill.org/

Nike Reuse-A-Shoe: http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/

SafePlace: http://ww.safeplace.org

The Prom Shop Project (evening wear, shoes & accessories): http://www.promshopproject.com/donate.html

Dress For Success (business attire): http://www.dressforsuccess.org/home.aspx

Sweet Peas: http://www.yelp.com/biz/sweet-peas-childrens-consignment-lakeway

Second Time Around Boutique: http://www.secondtimearoundatx.com

Plato’s Closet: http://www.platoscloset.com/

EYEGLASSES:

One Sight: http://www.onesight.org/na/

PENCILS/SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

The Pencil Project: http://thepencilproject.com/resources.html

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

-Wire Hangers: Any neighborhood Dry Cleaner

-Austin Humane Society (blankets, towels & pet supplies): http://www.austinhumanesociety.org/

-BabyEarth (baby items): http://www.babyearth.com/renew

-Building Materials: Habitat For Humanity ReStore http://www.Re-Store.com/index.php

-Cosmetic Containers: turn in six used MAC containers to a MAC store and get a free lipstick, http://www.maccosmetics.com. Origins, http://www.origins.com and Aveda, http://www.aveda.com stores accept all types of cosmetic containers for recycling.

-Paint: Household Hazardous Waste Facility, www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/hhw.htm

-Refrigerators/Freezers: http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Refrigerator%20Recycling/index.htm

SPORTING EQUIPMENT:

-Play It Again Sports: http://www.playitagainsports.com/

-Swap Me Sports: http://www.swapmesports.com/

-Austin Humane Society (tennis balls): http://www.austinhumanesociety.org/

OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES:

-Austin Children’s Theater: http://austinchildrenstheater.org/donate/

-Austin Creative Reuse: http://austincreativereuse.org

-Ink and Toner Cartridges:

http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/products/perm/ink_toner_recycling/ https://www.officemaxperks.com/RecyclingProgram.aspx