There is no better time to clean the house now. After all, in the words of bestselling author Marie Kondo, finishing can “change life”. But what is the best way to remove foreign substances? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produced approximately 254 million tons of garbage in 2013. To help you reduce the amount of waste, we have reduced the list of 50 toss items and the best way to deal with them.
Credit: Melanie Anderson / LIVESTRONG.COM1. Old bills and tax returns
According to Consumerist.com, there are some rules to clear the thumb of finance . Toss all monthly bills - except for the redit card bills you plan to cancel at the end of the year and c require a warranty or home or tenant insurance for large items (TV, Vitamix, etc.). The medical expenses paid by your insurance company can also be paid. Save bank statements and payment stubs until the end of the year, as well as any tax returns for less than 7 years. With so much confidential information, the best way is to use a confetti shredder instead of a shredder. Then you can throw the pieces into the recycling bin.
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Credit: dimarik / Adob e Stock [123 ] 2. Single earrings
Reader's Digest has some good suggestions on how to recycle a single earring: re-use it as a beautiful bulletin board nail, or make a brooch h or use a magnetic cutter to cut the stem and add a pin with a glue gun Backing or magnet end. Insta- coquettish! If they have to go, donate them to an antique shop or a curious shop.
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Credit: Twenty20 / @ it_aint_kansas 3. You don't need Receipt
According to TheNest.com, you shouldUse your signature or credit card number to smash your receipt. Do not buy any receipts in simple cash unless you plan to write the tax.
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Image source: Voyagerix / Adob e Stock 4. Window Bill envelope
You think this is easy to figure out (of course recycling), but whether you can recycle the window banknote envelope depends entirely on where you live. Recycle Now says you may need to remove the plastic window before putting it in the recycle bin. Please check your local recycling instructions for exclusive news. Credit: Veresovich / Adob e Stock 5. Scratched CD
The disc is made of an interesting mixture of materials such as aluminum and bauxite Mine and polycarbonate. In other words, the US CD recycling center strongly recommends that they recycle - even repair! To fix minor scratches, rub some mild abrasives (such as toothpaste) on the non-label side of a to move from the center to the outer circumference. Still want to give up on them? Consider donating, trading or selling them. If the CD is not accessible at all, look for a dedicated electronic recycling facility nearby. Credit: RATOCA / Adob e Stock 6. Old Crayons
[ 123] According to Crayola.com, you can use crayons for short texts - even They melt and make more crayons. If you don't like it, consider shipping them to Crazy Crayons, a recycling program that accepts all types of crayons, preferably with wrapping paper, to make it easier to sort by color.
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Twenty20 / @ perfectway76 7. Old mobile phones and mobile phone accessoriesMost battery companies will be refurbished at a discount and donated to charity or Sell at a lower price, in return, you usually get a store letteruse. Accessories, such as wires from old phones, can be sold through the group's email list and offered or donated free at Craigslist.
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arska n / Adob e Stock 8. Greeting CardBelieve it or not, you can't throw a greeting card into the trash can, The rest of the paper is recycled together unless they are made only of paper and paper - no flash, foil or ribbon, the recycling country says. Create a card for your life by cutting decorative elements and saving them as cool collages, homemade cards or scrapbook decorations.
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Twenty20 / @ mskatherineq 9. SpicesWe tend to buy spices to make specific recipes, just for them to sit behind our cabinets Months - even years - end. Go to the expiration date on the container to determine whether to keep or toss, but the rule of thumb is that most spices expire after 12 months, less for finely ground spices, and more for whole spices such as cloves and cumin seeds. Pour the old spices into the trash can and wash the glass bottles for reuse - they are travel containers for items such as talcum powder and cotton swabs.
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whitestorm / Adob e Stock 10. Expired beauty ProductsUnopened beauty products, even if they are slightly out of date, donate to women's shelters. However, most people don't realize that eye makeup should be changed every few months, especially mascara, and facial makeup and lipstick in 12 months. To discard them, remove the product from the package and recycle the container. Some cosmetic companies (such as MAC) even offer mailing procedures for recycling.
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Vera Lair / Adob e Stock 11. Appliance ManualMany old equipment manuals are available online through the manufacturer's website, soThere is not much to rely on. Unless you use aluminum foil for rigorous decorative efforts, the old paper recycling bin will do.
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Monkey Business / Adob e Stock 12. Broken hangersLine hangers can be donated to dry cleaners who always need them - Even if they are curved. Some very creative recycling ideas can be found on Homedit.com, including ribbons or frames - even modern chairs!
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Twenty20 / @ TYLim 13. Cables and wires you don't needThis kind of thing can't be recycled on the roadside - it must be in special recycling facilities decline. However, large retailers like Best Buy have free wire and cable recycling kiosks
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Tomasz Zajda / Adob e Stock 14. Weak/expired clothing (especially bra)According to the Huffington Post, bras may only last up to eight months. A pretty good bra can be donated to a women's shelter, or you can recycle it whether you believe it or not. Textile recycling company Bra Recyclers said that while 95% of worn or torn textiles can be recycled, only 15% of textiles can actually be recycled. Registered company, it will send a label to your tired old bra - you will do something nice for Mother Earth.
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Sarah Lalone / Stocksy 15. You can't donate clothesThe National Resource Conservation Commission says textiles account for a percent of the country's solid waste stream Fourth, so if you can't donate or wear worn out clothes (and your Etsy tilt is not enough to turn old concert T-shirts into cool, ironic pillows), cotton clothes can be easily cut and used for cleaning. rag. If you need some inspiration, Brit&Co will compile an interesting list of ideas. In order to get rid of the rest, many green markets have textile recycling bins.The real old clothes have become the fibers of other products.
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ChiccoDodiFC / Adob e Stock 16. Old knife ]The knife is tricky. They usually last a long time and are easy to maintain, but if the handle is broken, that's another matter. The idea of throwing old knives in the trash can be annoying, but there is a correct, safer way to handle them. The wrapping blades surround them with heavy paper or tape cardboard and place them in a sealed container. If they are still available, donate them to a thrift store, but if not, take them to a recycling center that accepts small appliances.
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Wieselpixx / Adob e Stock 17. Kitchen utensilsIf you are just updating the kitchen and the equipment is still working, donate them to Charities either list them on Craigslist.org or Freecycle.org. Retailers like Best Buy have programs that can tow away your old appliances and handle them in a responsible, environmentally friendly way.
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cecile02 / Adob e Stock 18. Rusty Hair accessoriesThe first thing to do is to organize all the hair accessories. Find any combs and ticks that you don't use? Disinfect and then donate. Rusty hair clips and hair clips can be soaked or wiped with white vinegar to remove rust. Curling iron and hair straightener? The broken person went to a recycling center that accepts small appliances, and the working conditions that you don't use can be donated.
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Ruslan Solntsev / Adob e Stock 19. Old or unused batteryCall2Recycle is a recycling battery and mobile phone H. You can find the nearest 30,000 drop-off locations online. XuGove in many local cities provides used batteries in barrier-free locations such as public transportation centers and green markets, and recycling centers usually have battery compartments.
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Tomasz Zajda / Adob e Stock 20. Old calendar or plannerPopSugar made some good suggestions on how to use the old calendar or plan images. Among them: Turn old calendar pages into wrapping paper, such as paper sources, or you can use them to create cute envelopes. Or, if they are all paper, just throw them into the recycling bin.
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Twenty20 / @ avenning 21. Short-circuit holiday lights[123 Before giving up any broken lights in the trash, please check 哟Gizmodo, you local The recycling organization can send them to your town. National chain stores like Home Depot will also accept recycling lights.
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] Do you know any young doll owners? A worn brush lacks a few teeth to clean and gives those who are eager to try a new hairstyle. If the bristles are soft enough, they may even be suitable for use on pets.Credit:
viclin / Adob e Stock 23. Old iPod, cassette player and outdated electronics
Again, Best Buy has one A great electronic onics-recycling program that can easily handle old-fashioned electronics that take up space in the trash drawer. Also look for a recycling center with a small electrical box.Credit:
Twenty20 / @ DMD613 24. There are missing puzzles or games
PInterest has an art page that focuses on reusing missing puzzles or game pieces. We like this DIY heart-shaped garland made of Essentials painted puzzles. They can be turned into earrings, cool necklaces or autism recognition pins. Not for crafts? Donate possible craft projects to children's art classes.Credit:
Twenty20 / @ missyoberly 25. Worn out shoes
When it's time to give up playing, Nike has a cool shoe recycling program that can Destroy old sneaks and turn them into sports surfaces. In addition, Soles4Souls accepts old shoes and distributes them to people in developing countries who may not.Credit:
dudlajzov / Adob e Stock 26. Broken porcelain antiques and Knick-Knacks
Unfortunately, porcelain, ceramics and heat resistant Glass cannot be recycled like glass. However, there is a lot of inspiration when looking for new uses for damaged porcelain or porcelain. Turn your favorite items into mosaics, necklace amulets and even gorgeous desktops - just like the Etsy.com pendant. Or donate to someone who can. If the item is still available, donate it to a charity; if not, put the pieces in a paper bag and label it before placing it in the trash can.Credit:
Twenty20 / @ lauraamitchell_ 27. The books you have read
either lend them or donate old books to local schools, hospitals Or library. If you live close to walking traffic, you can make a profit from book sales - children's books can especially bring mint! - Just take them out with the "free" sign and donate the rest. Sites like Amazon will even resell books that have been used with ease.Credit:
Twenty20 / @masterone 28. Books with pages turned
There are many ideas for recycling old books that cannot be donated, just like the gorgeous butterfly garlands from Etsy.com below. Tear off a bunch of pages and stick them together to make a cool homemade wrapper as a gift. Or wrap a page on an oak label or poster board, laminate it and add a red ribbon to make a beautiful bookmark. Or consider donating them to a community center that has an art program for the project.Credits:
Twenty20 / @ umuller 29. Old sofas and sofas
Sofas can be refurbished and can repair worn chairs or tables. If this is not possible, please post them on the online classified website or Freecycle. Old-fashioned charities like Goodwill only accept good furniture, but sometimes they come to your home and retrieve items in the problem. Otherwise, see if you can ask your municipal waste service to collect bulk items or ship them to the dump. If all else fails, you can pay for the garbage removal service to tow away your furniture.Credit:
iranzuarb / Adob e Stock 30. Insufficient ink
[123 ] Paper Mate and Sharpie and other pen manufacturing companies collaborated with the recycling organization Terracycle to form The Writing Tools Brigade, a free recycling program for old writing instruments. All you have to do is collect a bunch of emails.Credit:
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31. Old playing cards These days, most paper playing cards are made of plastic d, Therefore, it cannot be recycled with plain paper. But don't throw your old-fashioned deck so fast: Penny Hoarder says that some old poker cards are collector's items, worth up to $160! They recommend checking card enthusiasts such as ArtofPlay.com and Cardvolution.com on the website and finding clues on Reddit.com to learn more about the potential.Information on the value of the card.
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32. Worn or torn curtains Curtains can be easily repaired, but if you finish For your suit, you can wash them, dye them, cut them and measure them and turn them into a table or tablecloth. . If that's not your game, consider donating them to a convenient friend ow cover that likes to reinstall or make a pill. If the fabric is not available, look for textile recycling facilities at the recycling center or farmer's market.
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33. Dyed carpet [Try to remove stains and consider selling it on Craigslist, put it on Freecycle, or, if It is a really rough shape, donated to animal shelters (they are used to make cage linings and cat catchers). In addition, the government and the carpet industry jointly created Carpet America Recovery Effort, an organization that recycles old mats and carpets. The website lists the CARE drop-off facilities near you.
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@ MarkRedman / Adob e St.34. Holes or unpaired socks
The sock with holes creates a dreamy dust cloth that is the right texture for shoe polish. do you have any kid? Is there a better way than a winter way, instead of breaking a few buttons and turning them into sock puppets? Just want them to come out of your house? Many farmers' markets have textile recycling bins to toss them. Credit:Africa Studio / Adob e Stock
35. Expired frozen or canned food
Open cans and throw food into the trash can (if If there is no meat, compost it and recycle the can. Consider abandoningDamaged Cans - Botox poisoning is prone to occur in damaged cans. Thaw the frozen food before giving it up, or you will end up with a wet, weakened garbage bag. Credit:
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36. Unused sports equipment
If you buy sports equipment just to collect dust or as a Very expensive hangers, you are not alone. Companies like 2nd Wind Exercise buy and sell soft sports equipment, or you can sell them on Craigslist. If it is an irreparable chunk, you may need to request the extraction of bulk items from your local waste management company. Credit:
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37. Expired drugs or vitamins
No matter what you do, don't rinse them. As we said before, the US Environmental Protection Agency recommends taking it out of the container and dissolving the vitamins and drugs in half a cup of warm water. Then pour them into a bag filled with coffee grounds or kitten litter to reduce the risk of children or animals in the trash. Credit:
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38. Old, broken glass
Due to the many parts made of different materials, glasses and sunglasses are not easy to recycle - but they Usually it can be fixed. As previously reported by LIVESTRONG.COM, plastic frames can be repaired in a number of ways. Are your glasses in good condition, but do you still want to get rid of them? The Lions Club has a program called Lions Recycle for Sight that accepts donations and glasses from various websites or through it to those in need. Credit:
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39. Broken Jewelry
The Internet is full of special items for many embarrassing projects that can be brokenDamaged clothing jewelry. Pinterest contains a number of amazing ideas, such as adorning lamps with broken necklaces, turning broken brooch into magnets and turning old necklaces into gorgeous curtain ties. In addition, local beads or craft shops may be willing to accept them as donations. If nothing else, find a recycling center that accepts metal and bring it there. Credit:
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40. Fabric and yarn scrap
Depending on the size of this piece, this scrap can be used many things. The crocheted yarn is broken into a child's friendship bracelet, or the fabric pieces are cut into small squares, lavender stuff, making small bags to help you sleep. Not your business? Consider donating waste to places that offer sewing and knitting. Credit:
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41. Shredded Photo Frame
The wooden frame can always be polished and painted a second life. Or don't even apply them after polishing, and then wear a shabby and chic look. If you just want to throw them away, bundle wooden items and check the wood recycling date of the local town.
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Twenty20 / cristina_rodriguez242 . Semi-Use Cleaning Products
Most cleaning products should be water-soluble, can be safely diluted and poured into the drain pipe - but only one at a time. Just rinse and recycle the containers they come in. Solid objects such as sponges, sheets, sticks, mats and small towels should be placed in the trash can. The aerosol can should be completely emptied before being recycled with other aluminum containers. Credit:Dmytro Flisak / Adob e Stock
43. Dead or dying plants
Take the plants out of the pot and preserve the dirt so that Add new dirt to the flower beds. compostIt is also an option: many farmers' markets have composting stations where you can add old plants to the mixture. If it is in a plastic container, check if it is a number accepted by the local recycling program. Credit:
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44. Perused Magazine and Directory
Consider donating used magazines and catalogues to hospitals - patients It really needs distraction. The library may accept magazines or just provide them to your friends. If this doesn't work, they can be recycled in the carton. Credit:
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45. Broken lights
As today's energy - fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, EPA or LampRecycle.org can Tell you how to handle and process them. The fixture itself can be donated to a convenient person or re-routed and sold. Try to post it for free on Craigslist or Freecycle.
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A torn towel can make an awesome rag. They also make it easy to keep leaks. But if you are not involved, please consider the textile recycling bins at the farmers market. Credit:Twenty20 / @ jijieforsythe
47. Watches that no longer work
Old, broken watches are great steampunk jewels! Consider passing them to a friend's sy shop with Et or donating them to an antique or curiosity store, which artists can use for projects. If you can't do this, try going to the watch repair shop - even if you don't want to pay for the repairs, the store may be able to reuse the parts.
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Because they are often placed in a glass container, semi-burning candles can pose a disposal problem. The best way is to try to melt all the wax and recycle the glass container. St. Vincent de Paul, a non-profit human services organization in Louisiana, converted these semi-burning candles into cool items, e-sliding wax. Credit:sjhuls / Adob e Stock
49.&50. Dry paint and worn paint brushes
You must handle the paint carefully - it can be toxic and harmful to the environment. According to Lowe, you must add cat litter to half of the used latex paint and throw it into the trash can. Paint is dangerous and must be disposed of at the recycling center. Paint brushes can be donated to community centers or daycare centers for children's craft projects, but if they are not available, they must use a regular trash can.
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How often do you organize your home? Will a messy house make you feel anxious? What do you do first when you clean old items? What things do you find difficult to let go? Please let us know in the comments section! Credit: Twenty20 / @ jacobandrews64
