Are you planning a move and wondering what to do with the items you no longer need during the move? Here’s a guide!
While packing items for the move-in, everyone comes across some items and goods that we no longer need. It can be your old piece of furniture, electronics, or even a soft toy. Now the question is, what are you supposed to do with such goods? Yes, you can think of carrying them to your new place with you. But is it worth it? Maybe all it is consuming is your efforts and investment. Relax, in this blog, we have summed up what you should do with the items that you no longer need with you during a move.
But First, What are the Things that You Should Declutter Before Moving
Before we start the blog, let’s discuss the things that you should declutter before moving out. Decluttering refers to removing unnecessary items to maintain cleanliness in a place. And it can be anything that no longer aligns with your requirements. For example,
- outdated old electronics that don’t work anymore
- clothes that don’t fit you anymore
- expired food, medications, and cosmetics
- old bills and unnecessary rough papers
How to Declutter the Items You Don’t Need During a Move
Here are the things that you can do with the items you don’t need during your move. You can choose any of them to declutter the waste.
Sell or Thrift
Did you know only 12% of clothes are reused worldwide? The rest accumulate and take years to degrade. Let’s change these statistics. Branded clothes that no longer fit or outdated devices can be sold at local thrift stores. This will help you make a little profit and also give your belongings a new, happy life, thus reducing the overall waste on the Earth’s surface.
Recycle the Waste Papers
You might be amazed to learn that the average household wastes 13,000 separate pieces of paper each year. If you find papers, bills, rough study material, or plastic goods that can’t be used again, choose a sustainable mode of decluttering. Think of sending them to a recycling unit, where they are degraded and reformed into new usable things. This also contributes to your role as a green leader, reducing pollution and waste generation.
Donate! It Heals the Soul
What can bring you peace of soul more than seeing a poor or needy individual smile because of you? Wondering how you can do it? Simply by taking steps towards charity. You can donate your old goods to the needy people. Maybe it won’t give you money, but it will definitely satisfy your soul. For example, you can give your old bed (in case you have thought of buying a more stylish one in your new home) to someone who doesn’t have it. Similarly, you can share your college notes and books with next-generation students and readers and so on. In such a way, you can get rid of your unnecessary belongings by giving them to someone who actually needs them.
Use them For Packing
If you find old, unused carton boxes or clothing material that can’t be reused, you can even use them for packing purposes. You can pack the delicate goods in the box by wrapping them in your old and torn shirt. This will preserve the goods’ perishability and also save them from transportation accidents.
Rent Them To Neighbors
Lastly, you can also opt to rent your furniture or heavy items to your neighbors or someone who needs them. In this manner, you can save ownership of your belongings and even earn a small amount in the long term. The best part is that whenever you need them back, you can simply ask them back.
A Way Forward
Decluttering unnecessary items before you move to a new place is essential for both your pockets and the planet’s safety. Otherwise, you will end up spending more on your moving and transportation costs in vain. Be thoughtful and save your efforts and resources.