How To Recycle Unwanted Furniture And Appliances In Your Home

How can I recycle the unwanted furniture and appliances in my home?

If you have unwanted furniture and appliances in your home, remember one person's trash is another's treasure. Chances are someone somewhere can make use of your rubbish. With just a little bit of time and effort it's possible to find a new home for your things. We throw away around 2 million computers every year and many charities can refurbish them and make use of them. One of the largest is Computer Aid International, which sends refurbished computers to schools and organizations in developing countries. When you get a new mobile phone, be sure to donate your old mobile phone to a charity. Many charities on the high street will take your phones for you. You can donate old furniture to a charity shop as well or a second hand furniture shop. Check out the Furniture Reuse Network for a directory of furniture reuse projects in your area. And finally, be sure to sign up for Free Cycle, which is a website where you can post listings of things that you're willing to give away and also look for things other people are giving away that you might find of use.