What do I do with....?

Q: I have been cleaning out our attic and basement and have items I want to donate or recycle but I'm not sure how?  Can you offer some direction on the following:  prescriptions eyeglasses, old cell phones, crutches, furniture, building supplies? Thanks.

A: I applaud for taking the initiative to dispose of your unwanted goods responsibly. Donation and recycling resources are an integral part of working with an organizer, here are a few options:

Eyeglasses- recycle at any Lenscrafters location  http://www.lenscrafters.com/lc-us/find-a-store

Cell Phones- Best Buy stores have donation bins.  Mary Kay Consultants also collect for the Mary Kay Ash foundation.

Crutches, walkers or wheelchairs- Check with Global Links.

http://www.globallinks.org/donate/donate_product.php

Furniture Pickup ( good condition) - Vietnam Vets or Salvation Army

Building supplies - Construction Junction and/or The ReStore for Habitat for Humanity

http://www.constructionjunction.org/pages/donate  

http://www.pittsburghhabitat.org/documents/AcceptedMerchandiseUpdated.pdf

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~S