A great rule of thumb is to get rid of one item every time you buy something new. Let\u2019s say you buy a new shirt \u2013 enjoy it, but also dig through your dresser and discard an old shirt you haven\u2019t worn in a long time. The same goes for any other category of belongings, be it kitchen tools and appliances, electronics, toys, home d\u00e9cor or furniture.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Which way to go if you own too many things: donate, sell or store<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWhile you may not need them anymore, it\u2019s wasteful to throw away things that are in a good state \u2013 someone else might find them useful. Donating is a good deed, but you can also sell. We\u2019ve looked into some of the best ways to dispose of or store your items in San Francisco and listed seven of them below.<\/p>\n
<\/span>1. Donate office outfits to <\/strong>Wardrobe for Opportunity<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\nWardrobe for Opportunity is a charity that, for the past 25 years, has supported people looking for a job by providing professional attire for their interviews. The organization is also offering training and workshops for unemployed people. So, if you\u2019re purging your unused work outfits, they\u2019ll be put to great use there.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>2. Donate home textiles<\/strong> and clothes to USAgain<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nClothes, shoes, and home textiles can be donated to USAgain. The organization collects, repairs and then distributes these items to people in parts of the world where there is a need for them. They have two main goals. First, to make good, quality clothing accessible. And second, to protect the environment and fight climate change by reducing the need for newly manufactured items.<\/p>\n
<\/span>3. Sell expensive items online<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nSell valuable items online, such as brand name clothing, shoes or home d\u00e9cor. You can use platforms such as Craigslist or Facebook, but there are also websites dedicated to this type of merchandise. Try Poshmark<\/a>, for example, where you can list high-end women\u2019s, men\u2019s and kids\u2019 clothing, and home accessories. All you need to do is take pictures of your items and list them on the site for potential shoppers.<\/p>\n<\/span>4. Rent a <\/strong>self-storage unit<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\nYou might not have the space to keep certain items in your home, but you still need them. Things like sports equipment, seasonal items, children\u2019s toys and clothes take up a lot of storage space. The same is true for furniture that\u2019s not suitable for your current apartment but may come in handy when you move into a bigger home.<\/p>\n
In these situations, self-storage is the right solution<\/a>. The monthly rate for a 10×10 storage unit in San Francisco<\/a> hovers around $200, according to Yardi Matrix<\/a>. A 10×10 storage unit<\/a> is large enough to fit a few pieces of furniture and appliances plus multiple boxes or even a motorcycle. If you have fewer things to store, you can opt for a smaller, 5×5 unit<\/a>. Those rent for about $80 per month in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<\/span>5. Make the most of your old books<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s difficult to let books go, but sometimes you have to do it in order to make room for the new ones. Also, children outgrow their books every couple of years or so \u2013 that\u2019s why most families end up with a lot of books they no longer need.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, there are many options around San Francisco that allow people to give new lives to their old books. The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library<\/a> accepts book donations which they resell, and the funds are used to support the city\u2019s public library.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/storagecafe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/09\/books.jpg\")
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The Children\u2019s Book Project<\/a> collects donations of books for children of all ages, which they then distribute to community centers, shelters, schools or daycares. You can also drop off books to one of San Francisco\u2019s many Little Free Libraries<\/a> located in public places. People interested in reading can visit these sites and borrow books.<\/p>\n<\/span>6. Here\u2019s how to deal with bulky items or construction debris<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re in the process of remodeling your home, you\u2019re bound to end up with old furniture, appliances, interior doors, sinks, tubs, construction materials and so on.<\/p>\n
For old furniture, mattresses, or appliances that are not suitable for being sold or donated, San Francisco\u2019s residents can use the city\u2019s Bulky Item Recycling<\/a> program. There are one or two free collections per year, depending on your type of dwelling, but should you need an extra visit, you can pay a fee and request a pickup.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/storagecafe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2020\/09\/furniture.jpg\")
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Other stuff, such as paint, oil, hazardous household waste, construction materials or debris, can be taken to the San Francisco Transfer Station<\/a>. The station includes an Environmental Learning Center and an art program that provides artists with studio space, a stipend and access to discarded materials that they can turn into art.<\/p>\n<\/span>7. Use RecycleWhere? if you\u2019re at an impasse<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Wardrobe for Opportunity is a charity that, for the past 25 years, has supported people looking for a job by providing professional attire for their interviews. The organization is also offering training and workshops for unemployed people. So, if you\u2019re purging your unused work outfits, they\u2019ll be put to great use there.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>2. Donate home textiles<\/strong> and clothes to USAgain<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nClothes, shoes, and home textiles can be donated to USAgain. The organization collects, repairs and then distributes these items to people in parts of the world where there is a need for them. They have two main goals. First, to make good, quality clothing accessible. And second, to protect the environment and fight climate change by reducing the need for newly manufactured items.<\/p>\n
<\/span>3. Sell expensive items online<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nSell valuable items online, such as brand name clothing, shoes or home d\u00e9cor. You can use platforms such as Craigslist or Facebook, but there are also websites dedicated to this type of merchandise. Try Poshmark<\/a>, for example, where you can list high-end women\u2019s, men\u2019s and kids\u2019 clothing, and home accessories. All you need to do is take pictures of your items and list them on the site for potential shoppers.<\/p>\n<\/span>4. Rent a <\/strong>self-storage unit<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\nYou might not have the space to keep certain items in your home, but you still need them. Things like sports equipment, seasonal items, children\u2019s toys and clothes take up a lot of storage space. The same is true for furniture that\u2019s not suitable for your current apartment but may come in handy when you move into a bigger home.<\/p>\n
In these situations, self-storage is the right solution<\/a>. The monthly rate for a 10×10 storage unit in San Francisco<\/a> hovers around $200, according to Yardi Matrix<\/a>. A 10×10 storage unit<\/a> is large enough to fit a few pieces of furniture and appliances plus multiple boxes or even a motorcycle. If you have fewer things to store, you can opt for a smaller, 5×5 unit<\/a>. Those rent for about $80 per month in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<\/span>5. Make the most of your old books<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIt\u2019s difficult to let books go, but sometimes you have to do it in order to make room for the new ones. Also, children outgrow their books every couple of years or so \u2013 that\u2019s why most families end up with a lot of books they no longer need.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, there are many options around San Francisco that allow people to give new lives to their old books. The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library<\/a> accepts book donations which they resell, and the funds are used to support the city\u2019s public library.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Children\u2019s Book Project<\/a> collects donations of books for children of all ages, which they then distribute to community centers, shelters, schools or daycares. You can also drop off books to one of San Francisco\u2019s many Little Free Libraries<\/a> located in public places. People interested in reading can visit these sites and borrow books.<\/p>\n<\/span>6. Here\u2019s how to deal with bulky items or construction debris<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re in the process of remodeling your home, you\u2019re bound to end up with old furniture, appliances, interior doors, sinks, tubs, construction materials and so on.<\/p>\n
For old furniture, mattresses, or appliances that are not suitable for being sold or donated, San Francisco\u2019s residents can use the city\u2019s Bulky Item Recycling<\/a> program. There are one or two free collections per year, depending on your type of dwelling, but should you need an extra visit, you can pay a fee and request a pickup.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Other stuff, such as paint, oil, hazardous household waste, construction materials or debris, can be taken to the San Francisco Transfer Station<\/a>. The station includes an Environmental Learning Center and an art program that provides artists with studio space, a stipend and access to discarded materials that they can turn into art.<\/p>\n<\/span>7. Use RecycleWhere? if you\u2019re at an impasse<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Sell valuable items online, such as brand name clothing, shoes or home d\u00e9cor. You can use platforms such as Craigslist or Facebook, but there are also websites dedicated to this type of merchandise. Try Poshmark<\/a>, for example, where you can list high-end women\u2019s, men\u2019s and kids\u2019 clothing, and home accessories. All you need to do is take pictures of your items and list them on the site for potential shoppers.<\/p>\n You might not have the space to keep certain items in your home, but you still need them. Things like sports equipment, seasonal items, children\u2019s toys and clothes take up a lot of storage space. The same is true for furniture that\u2019s not suitable for your current apartment but may come in handy when you move into a bigger home.<\/p>\n In these situations, self-storage is the right solution<\/a>. The monthly rate for a 10×10 storage unit in San Francisco<\/a> hovers around $200, according to Yardi Matrix<\/a>. A 10×10 storage unit<\/a> is large enough to fit a few pieces of furniture and appliances plus multiple boxes or even a motorcycle. If you have fewer things to store, you can opt for a smaller, 5×5 unit<\/a>. Those rent for about $80 per month in San Francisco.<\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to let books go, but sometimes you have to do it in order to make room for the new ones. Also, children outgrow their books every couple of years or so \u2013 that\u2019s why most families end up with a lot of books they no longer need.<\/p>\n Fortunately, there are many options around San Francisco that allow people to give new lives to their old books. The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library<\/a> accepts book donations which they resell, and the funds are used to support the city\u2019s public library.<\/p>\n The Children\u2019s Book Project<\/a> collects donations of books for children of all ages, which they then distribute to community centers, shelters, schools or daycares. You can also drop off books to one of San Francisco\u2019s many Little Free Libraries<\/a> located in public places. People interested in reading can visit these sites and borrow books.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in the process of remodeling your home, you\u2019re bound to end up with old furniture, appliances, interior doors, sinks, tubs, construction materials and so on.<\/p>\n For old furniture, mattresses, or appliances that are not suitable for being sold or donated, San Francisco\u2019s residents can use the city\u2019s Bulky Item Recycling<\/a> program. There are one or two free collections per year, depending on your type of dwelling, but should you need an extra visit, you can pay a fee and request a pickup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other stuff, such as paint, oil, hazardous household waste, construction materials or debris, can be taken to the San Francisco Transfer Station<\/a>. The station includes an Environmental Learning Center and an art program that provides artists with studio space, a stipend and access to discarded materials that they can turn into art.<\/p>\n<\/span>4. Rent a <\/strong>self-storage unit<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>5. Make the most of your old books<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n<\/span>6. Here\u2019s how to deal with bulky items or construction debris<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n<\/span>7. Use RecycleWhere? if you\u2019re at an impasse<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n