I have been teaching classes for years on how to de-clutter your home or office in order to manifest what you really want in your life. One of the biggest obstacles clients and students have is de-cluttering their environment.  The issue always boils down to the following questions: "what will become of the item after it leaves my home?" and  "I do not know of any places where I can donate my items?" In short, people want to know that their items can be reused and recycled.

So, I have comprised a short list of websites you can use as a reference in order to move unwanted items out of your home and into the hands of others who can really use them.

Please read through the list. These websites go beyond the usual Salvation Army & Goodwill; which are also excellent places to donate your unwanted items. I have included some very powerful places where your belongings will find a loving and much needed new home.

CAUTION: Please objectively look at the item and if it is broken, dirty or unsafe THROW  IT AWAY. Gently used items are always accepted and preferred!

Website For Your Unwanted Items:

• Habitat for Humanity- Unwanted Automobiles: http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/default.aspx
• Green Demolitions - Norwalk, Connecticut, Honesdale, Pennsylvania & Bethel, New York- Entire Houses In Great Shape:
  Will take your old kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, updated appliances, bathroom vanities, pedestal sinks...the list of what they accept is VERY EXTENSIVE. Check out their website They will even take your airplane! They also will sell you a slightly used kitchen, bathroom, etc.
  http://www.greendemolitions.com/index.html  
  I urge you to click on their link and get their information. They service New England, the Catskills, Upstate NY, Tri-state NY area and Pennsylvania.
   WARNING-Green Demolitions will accept only items that are in good to excellent condition. All donations are picked up at your home or business, free of charge.
• Help1Up- Help Families Of Abuse, National Disaster Victims, Welfare Families & Others By Providing Used Furniture: This organization ties into furniture banks all over the US. As they state, "Your donation will keep bulky items out of landfills and incinerators and provide a less fortunate family with the basic comforts of home."
  http://www.help1up.org/about-help1up.html  They strive to make sure that no child in America sleeps on the floor.
•  Local Animal Shelters- Blankets, linens, comforters, towels, slightly used animal beds & toys. They will accept items that are not in good condition. The items are used for bedding for cats, dogs, rabbits, etc. who are awaiting their forever home. Examples: contact your local chapter of the ASPCA or click on the following link and put in your state and town. A list of shelters & what they need will pop up:
  http://www.petfinder.com/awo/index.cgi

I hope I have inspired you to dig into your closets, homes and business and lighten your home in order to bring happiness to others. Yes, you now have no excuse not to de-clutter. Yes, other people (and pets) are in great need of what you no longer need in your life.