If you are planning on selling your Port St. Lucie home, you probably are assessing what you need to keep and what you can give away or throw away. That is just a part of the cleaning process in homes for sale in Port St. Lucie.

However, you may not know that there are household items you might be thinking about throwing away that could be repurposed or recycled. Read through the following 5 items to see if you just might have some in your Port St. Lucie homes for sale that could help you and your local Port St. Lucie real estate community.

  1. Electronics

Before you just toss out that old remote, cellphones, and other electronic items that you have no use for anymore, talk to a nearby school to see if there is a better way for you to make good use of this electronic equipment. Some schools are part of a fundraiser and may get credit for electronic donations. You also might want to try the local public works department or recycler. They might be able to direct you to an organization that can take advantage of these types of items.

  1. Cords

Cords seem to multiply on their own and end up in a drawer or box somewhere just taking up space. Extensions cords, computer cables, jumper cables, and other types of cable and cords can definitely be used by someone somewhere. If it is a working cord, you might want to donate it to a thrift store or check with a local recycler about where it can be best put to use. You may even be able to sell them as scrap metal, depending on the type of cord.

  1. Paint

Paint should never be placed in the trash. It can be toxic to the environment and is best kept out of landfills. Visit the website of your local waste management facility to learn what they recommend for proper disposal of paint. Ask about the best way to handle the different types of paints, whether it is latex or oil-based.

  1. Tools and Lawn Equipment

Cleaning out the garage may mean you come across duplicate tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and other similar items could be used by a local charity like Habitat for Humanity that can use tools. If you have an old lawnmower, leaf blower, and other similar equipment for lawns, donate them to a charity that can use them for basic upkeep of their properties. For a list of charities in your local area, just search online. For power tools that no longer work, find a local appliance recycler that may be able to use the parts or you may want to sell it for scrap metal.

  1. Sports equipment

Have your kids outgrown their T-ball glove and bat? What about those old basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs? Is anyone using them anymore? Why not make some space in your garage and give your old sports equipment new life by donating them to day care, after-school program, or your local YMCA.

 

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