Do not Trash it! Using the 3 R's When Spring Cleaning this year.
Call it spring fever, call it March Madness, but it's that time of year when people are anxious to get rid of the confusion! Whether a few boxes of old clothes or the equivalent of years of things, everyone has something they need to download. Launch of things in the trash is not an option for many items because they may pose a hazard to the environment. Moreover, people throw thousands of dollars each year usable goods they do not know where to recycle or resell them. A local business owner says there are ways to clean, maintained green, organize and even make some money in the process.
"We're like a disposable society that many people who pull all obsolete equipment, old China or pottery that is no longer in style, or books that have been gathering dust in the attic, "said Niki Campbell, owner of Quick2Sell eBay checkout and shipping Center. "They do not realize these items might have a negative impact on the environment or have some value to someone else."
Campbell, whose company sells on eBay for customers, says it has the 3 R's in mind when spring cleaning to ensure that most of your stuff:
- Reuse It! Could your child's school or day care use baseball or football team your child has outgrown? Or, does the local senior center benefit from the DVD player that you are throwing away because which is now using a Blue Ray player? Check out local organizations, schools and community groups that can reuse your items. Or, list on a site like href = "http://www.freecycle.com"> www.freecycle.com.
- Recycle It! From sneakers to computers to batteries to light bulbs – You can recycle more than just paper, plastic and glass. Before the trash, check online to see if it can be recycled. A great place to start is href = "http://www.earth911.org"> www.earth911.org. You can write on a topic that has (is ie paint, electronics, etc.) and your zip code to find a recycling center nearest you. Or, call your local municipality to see if they offer resources.
- Resell It! Shipping is a great way to recoup some of the investment it has made things like designer clothes, high-tech electronics, collectibles and antiques. eBay is the obvious first choice because it provides a global market with millions of buyers. Studies have shown that the average household has $ 1000 – $ 2000 per eBay value of salable items at home. Companies like Quick2Sell offer a delivery service that is sold to eBay customers. While it may seem easy to run an ad on eBay, Campbell warns rookie sellers to be prepared to take good pictures, write a compelling ad, available 24 / 7 to answer questions and ship your item quickly after sale. Check out their auctions www.quick2sellpgh.com.
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