If you're in the purging mode then don't forget to donate.
There are a few days left in 2011 which means if you plan to donate items to a charity make sure you get a receipt if you itemize your taxes.
(If you do an EZ-File it won't matter)
Anyway -- Grab a garbage bag and start the sorting.
Keep, Sell, Donate and Toss
The keep is easy -- new, sentimental or valuable.
Sell -- the unused but in great condition or unique items -- sell them on ebay, Craigs List or online classifieds. If you have room you could also save them for a spring consignment sale.
Donate -- Even easier -- You may need to make a trip to the actual headquarters to get the receipt. Pick up trucks aren't running as frequently as they normally do.
Sites to consider making a donation and grabbing the receipt:
THE LOVELADY CENTER
(Don't need a receipt? -- Look for the pink donation boxes at these spots)
Drop off Locations:
9255 Helena Rd., Pelham 35124&
1100 CenterPoint Road, B'ham 35215
200 Lakeshore Parkway/WildWood Center
4702 Hwy. 280 Inverness, B'ham 35242
560 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham
16851 HWY 280, Chelsea 35043
Hwy 280 Chelsea Commons
790 Mineral Springs Rd., Pell City
3901 Pinson Parkway, B'ham 35217
3069 Hwy 150 S., Hoover, Galleria
820 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham
Lovelady Center, 7916 2nd Ave. S., B'ham
Hwy 31 Gardendale (Mt. Olive)
Hwy 31 Valleydale (Citgo)
Valley North Church
North Park Baptist Church
Wal Mart Eastwood Mall
Life Church Chalkville Mtn Rd
Spotted Zebra/Trussville
Wal Mart Calera
JIMMIE HALE MISSION'S MISSION POSSIBLE BARGAIN CENTERS --
GO HERE.
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE LOCATIONS
Birmingham 1401 F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive Birmingham, AL 35234 205-252-8151
76 Greensprings Hwy. Birmingham, AL 35209 205-942-8484
Northport 2005 32nd Street Northport, AL 35476 205-333-0450
Tarrant 2044 Springdale Lane (Hwy. 79) Tarrant, AL 35217
205-849-6161 Tuscaloosa 915 26th Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 205-462-1747
Pick-up Service Birmingham: 205-252-8151 Tuscaloosa: 205-758-9108
TREASURES THRIFT STORE PELHAM BENEFITING CHRISTIAN MISSIONS.
GO HERE.
AMERICAS THRIFT STORES
GO
FOR LOCATIONS.
From their site:
America's Thrift Stores, Inc. purchases a large amount of our merchandise from non-profit ministries like American Family Foundation, Teen Challenge, Home of Grace, and King's Home. By purchasing from America's Thrift Stores you are helping these ministries reach out and help others. Without your support, these ministries will not be able to reach as many people as they do. For more information please contact us.
For home and business pickup services call:
(205) 856-1234 in Alabama
(770) 996-5900 in Georgia
(228) 872-8401 in Mississippi
(423) 756-5558 in Tennessee
PLANET THRIFT -- BENEFITING GRACE HOUSE MINISTRIES
Planet Thrift currently has only one location. It is located in Centerpoint behind Taco Bell.
1691 Center Point Pkwy, Center Point, Al 35215
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-8:00PM