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Things To Throw Away Or Donate Right Now To Help You Declutter

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Today I’m sharing with you 101 things to throw away or donate because I truly believe that in order to declutter and better organize your home you must be open to letting go of items in your life you no longer love, use or need. Because let’s face it, they are just taking up much-needed storage space!

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One of the absolute best ways to de-clutter your home is to get rid of EVERYTHING, yes everything, you no longer use or need. Stop looking at items in your home and thinking “Well I may use it one day” because chances are if you haven’t used it for over 12 months or more, it’s unlikely you will use it again any time soon. There are exceptions like power tools in your garage that are in fine working condition. But for the most part, a lot of the items on this list are straight up things that you just need to get rid of so that you can embark on a life of less clutter and more happiness at home.

Read on to see the full list! Let’s get started.

101 Things To Throw Away or Donate Right Now

1 – Things To Donate

    1. old magazines
    2. books your kids have out grown
    3. old text books
    4. knick-knacks that you’ve put away
    5. art prints that are gathering dust
    6. empty picture frames
    7. puzzles with one or two missing pieces
    8. VHS tapes you no longer watch
    9. DVDs you no longer watch
    10. CDs you no longer listen to
    11. duplicate kitchen gadgets
    12. cardboard boxes and packing materials
    13. plastic grocery bags
    14. clothing that no longer fits
    15. gently worn shoes
    16. gently used belts and other accessories
    17. unneeded hats/scarves/gloves/mittens
    18. broken or mismatched jewelry (can be used for crafts)
    19. unused dishes/silverware
    20. pots and pans you no longer need
    21. bakeware that’s taking up space
    22. unused glassware
    23. small appliances that are gathering dust
    24. out-grown baby gear
    25. out-grown bicycles
    26. camping equipment you no longer use
    27. curtains that don’t match your updated color scheme
    28. old formal wear
    29. gifts you’ll never use
    30. silk plants/flowers
    31. extra storage containers
    32. aquarium and supplies that go along with it
    33. clean plush toys
    34. trial-size toiletries
    35. unexpired food
    36. lamps and light fixtures
    37. extra party supplies
    38. toys your kids have outgrown
    39. table linens that aren’t worn
    40. large working appliances
    41. unused gardening tools and supplies
    42. holiday decor you no longer like
    43. extra school supplies
    44. extra or unused craft supplies
    45. old cell phones
    46. old computers
    47. extra bedding
    48. old records
    49. used homeschool curriculum

Here is a list of 101 Things to Throw Away or donate. Organize, unclutter and minimize on items you own to help you live a more organized and less cluttered life.

2 – Things to throw away

  1. blurry photos
  2. unnecessary duplicates of important paperwork
  3. old business cards
  4. old phonebooks
  5. old day planners/calendars
  6. manuals to electronics you no longer own
  7. outdated software
  8. 7+ year old tax records
  9. outdated reward and credit cards
  10. old take-out menus
  11. 3+ year old bank statements
  12. 2+ year old bills
  13. checks for closed accounts
  14. mostly-used notebooks
  15. dried-up pens and markers
  16. expired prescriptions
  17. expired over-the-counter medications
  18. expired health supplements
  19. expired pet meds
  20. expired make-up
  21. expired cleaning supplies
  22. expired paint
  23. brooms with limp bristles
  24. dried out nail polish
  25. expired spa products
  26. 3 month old toothbrushes
  27. burned out light bulbs
  28. holey clothing
  29. wire hangers
  30. shoes with holes
  31. worn out towels
  32. flat pillows
  33. worn-out blankets/bedding
  34. old keys
  35. dead batteries
  36. zero-balance gift cards
  37. broken furniture that can’t be fixed
  38. burned-down candles
  39. broken electronics that can’t be fixed
  40. rusty/broken tools
  41. address labels/stationary from a previous address
  42. old tires (recycle)
  43. old oil  (recycle)
  44. glass jars (recycle)
  45. plastic containers (recycle)
  46. almost dead plants
  47. mismatched socks
  48. empty toilet paper/paper towel rolls
  49. broken dishes
  50. board games with missing parts
  51. old combs and brushes
  52. old maps and atlases

Decluttering your home can make you feel so free, like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders. To learn more about minimizing clutter and letting go of items you truly do not need; have a read of this post on how to start living minimally.

Of course, this isn’t a set-in-stone list and you can also throw away many more items. Virtually anything in your home can be tossed or donated when you’re trying to get a grip on clutter.

A few of the things on the “throw away” list may end up being candidates for the “donate” list. Some items like glass jars, mismatched socks, and empty toilet paper rolls can often be saved for crafting with the kids but if it’s taking up too much space or you can’t find a place to store these items in, then let them go.

In order to keep your home as clutter-free as possible, the best approach is to only keep items you need, use and love. Everything else really needs to be questioned.

What other items can you add to my things to throw away or donate list? Let me know in comments!

Happy decluttering friends!


 

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  1. Carrie says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    Couldn’t agree more! What a great list!

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    • Pastels & Macarons says

      February 23, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks Carrie 🙂

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