Twin Cities Downsizing Resources: Where to Donate, Sell and Recycle
Responsible decluttering; What to do with unwanted items.
When you’re downsizing, one of the hardest parts can be figuring out what to do with the things you no longer need. JOY Home Organizing has gathered these Twin Cities resources to make the process a little easier.
Whether you’re looking to sell, donate, recycle, repurpose, or responsibly rehome household items, these local businesses and organizations can help you find the right next step.
At JOY Home Organizing, we take a thoughtful, environmentally-responsible approach to decluttering. We work to minimize what goes into the trash by finding ways to donate, recycle, repurpose, and responsibly rehome as much as possible.
This is an ever-growing list of Twin Cities resources designed to help you make confident decisions about what to do with the things you no longer need—and make the downsizing process feel a little less overwhelming.
WHERE TO RECYCLE in the Twin Cities
Hennepin County’s Green Disposal Guide
Wright County Compost-Recycling-Facility
Electronics – BestBuy, Tech Dump. Device Pitstop, Staples – in-store or online
Batteries – Batteries Plus, some city halls have a battery recycling dropbox
WHERE TO DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS – (See links for what they will and won’t accept.)
Building Supplies, Home Goods, Furniture – Habitat for Humanity, ReStore, Bridging-MN Furniture, kitchen, linens, decor… They take clean Mattresses!
IOCP Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners – www.iocp.org
Pet Supplies, Blankets, Bedding – Humane Society, Crossroads Shelter
Cross Services – Rogers, MN, clothing, shoes, bags, baby needs,
WHERE TO DONATE CLOTHING
Clothing for Seniors – Granny’s Closet. Anoka, MN A Free resource for seniors.
Goodwill Stores
Salvation Army
TWIN CITIES CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
Where to Resell Clothing + Home Decor
Turnstyle – Women + Men’s clothes, bags, shoes and accessories, home decor
Clothes Mentor – Women + Men’s clothes, bags, shoes and accessories
www.platoscloset.com (teen clothes)
www.onceuponachild.com (baby/kid’s clothes, toys, nursery furniture/decor)
WHERE TO SELL
Cell Phones – www.Gazelle.com, Pace Butler
Books – Half-Price Books various locations. www.hpb.com
Sports Equipment – Play It Again Sports, various locations. playitagainsports.com
WHERE TO SELL CLOTHES ONLINE
poshmark.com/sell (men, women, kids and home)
www.therealreal.com (luxury consignment: clothes, home)
Kid’s Clothes – www.childrensorchard.com
kidizen.com (higher-end kids clothing)
CLICK HERE for a great article with more resources for recycling and sustainability.
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