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Out with the old, in with the new! If it is time for a complete bathroom remodel or you are simply looking for a new vanity, it is probably time to get rid of the old bathroom vanity. But you should know throwing your old vanity away is not your only option – besides, that’s just wasteful. How about doing something a little more… helpful? Mother Nature and others will thank you if you try to either donate or recycle your old cabinet pieces instead! It isn’t as hard as it may seem, and there are quite a few different options out there. Read on and see how you can make a difference!
Old Bathroom Vanity (Photo credit: kpwerker)
It is good to start by making sure that you have all of the necessary pieces. A missing drawer or cabinet can often ruin the opportunity to donate as most places will only accept what you are offering if it is a complete piece. Even if it isn’t as pretty as it used to be places will still accept them and use them in some manner.
Try placing an add in the free section on Craigslist. That is always a good place to start as there are needy people all over who can’t afford to buy new items. There is also a site called Freecycle.org that allows you to post your item. The purpose of this site is to keep good items that can be used in some capacity out of landfills and be green in the process. Even if they are still old someone may need them for something.
You can also try calling someplace like Habitat for Humanity to donate your pieces. They will come and remove whatever you are donating themselves which will save you the hassle of having to do it. If they can’t use the pieces in one of the homes they are building then they are sold in a Habitat ReStore. The sales from this store are used to help fund the building of homes.
If donating is the way to go then don’t forget to get a RECEIPT. This will not only prove the good deed you have just done but it will save you some money when tax time rolls around again.
Article written by Ashley. When she isn’t writing she can be found reading at the beach or taking photographs.
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