Some years ago, I listed a home that had a piano no one wanted. I offered to help the sellers get rid of, not realizing what a big job that would be. I advertised it, made phone calls, and finally found someone who wanted the piano for a child. It was almost as much work as selling the house!
It happened again when I was disbanding my ceramic studio. The same challenge was there – all the equipment remained in my home way way too long... before a charity contacted me. They had a really wonderful use of the potter's wheel, the kiln, and all the other equipment I had collected over the many years of being an artist. It was going to used by children and that made me feel very proud.
The best part, they came that same day with a truck, loaded everything and took it away. No time to change my mind. It was the right decision.
Today I would have a much better way of finding a new home for these items that are still of use but would be costly to have removed. Whether it's furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, a piano or huge ceramic kiln, I would list it on TRAC under the "Take It Away" heading. And then someone else would come Take It Away.
It's a great way to recycle still-useful items – a green solution for sure.
We can all sing along with George Strait on this one! What items can you think of that would go on a Take It Away list?
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Margaret, I think Craigslist has a free section for people who just want it picked up, but it's free otherwise. If not Craigslist, I know there are other internet sites. I'm with you on this. I had to get rid of a piano last week. Fortunately, another of my buyers wanted the washer/dryer, and I made it a package deal. He was happy. So was I. We were able to close escrow with an empty garage!