Hand in old things: how to do it
Undoubtedly, many are familiar with the expression that in order for the new to appear in life, one must leave the old, and not engage in the creation of countless warehouses that have lost their fashionable things in wardrobes, closets or basements. After all, probably, no one wants to be like the famous literary character of Gogol “Dead Souls” – Plyushkin and eventually be known as a real curmudgeon?
Where can I turn in old things?
The first step is to remember that it is necessary to refuse old items with a light heart. It is not for nothing that there is a belief that in order to become truly rich, you need to overcome your inner poverty. In addition, it is not uncommon for outdated things to be associated with old grudges. That is why most psychologists strongly recommend not storing things in your home for more than three to four years.
But, deciding to hand over old things, most people are faced with the fact that they do not know at all where to go to dispose of unnecessary items.
Where can you donate old things?
When sorting out old clothes in the closet and thinking about getting rid of them, you should not first collect everything in bags for subsequent removal to the garbage bin, because in addition to it there are still a huge number of places where old and unclaimed clothes and even objects can find their second life. These include:
- specialized Internet sites for the sale of such things. Given the rapid development of information technologies, it was not at all surprising that various Internet portals appeared, where not only you can sell old things, but even make exchange operations. The convenience of such sites lies in the fact that they are not only available to everyone, but also help to contact the seller, clarify all the questions that have arisen;
- thrift stores. A good option would be gratuitous assistance to people whose social threshold is somewhat lower. It is these outlets that will gladly accept any number of unnecessary things;
- recycling. Sometimes you can try to connect imagination and instead of getting rid of outdated things, give them another life. So, taking your grandfather’s old coat, you can turn it into a fashionable and stylish handbag. If you can’t create new masterpieces on your own, then there are always specialized brands that will gladly and for a certain financial reward accept whatever they bring.
As you can see, there are a huge number of different places where you can donate old things without any problems.