Most charities accept a variety of items, even rags in case you didn’t know (they sell them for 25 cents a pound). Clothes, electronics, small appliances, furniture – call your charity of choice and ask them. If they don’t accept what you need to get rid of, there is always Freecycle (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Humble-KingwoodTXFreecycle/).

It is a very simple concept. If you need something, or want to get rid of something, you just announce it on the site. You are not selling or buying anything, just giving it away or getting it for free. You will be surprised with items that people will take from you – old doors, fences, electronics that no longer work, broken fans…

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