Resources in the Pioneer Valley for discarding or re-homing things. 

Don't let the discarding process slow you down.  For lots of reasons, discarding items can feel like one last decluttering hurdle that's hard to clear! Use the resource list below and share your discarded items with individuals and organizations who actively may value what you have to offer.

This resource list changes over time. If you'd like to suggest an addition or update to this list, please message me. Thank you!

Ways to Discard Clothing

Sell like-new clothing online.
Consign like-new clothing at a local shop.
  • Urban Exchange, 233 Main Street, Northampton
  • Luxe Consignment, 376 Pleasant Street, Northampton​
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Donate gently used clothes to a charitable organization.
Recycle all kinds of old or soiled textiles.
  • Bag them securely, label the bag as 'RAGS' and place bag in the textile recycling bin at any Goodwill drop off location.
  • Goodwill Industries, 971 Bridge Road, Northampton

Donate good condition eyeglass frames to Lions Club for international redistribution.
  • Drop off frames at MyEyeDr, now at 274 Pleasant Street, Northampton

Ways to Discard Books

Offer popular books to a local bookseller for possible compensation.​
Donate good condition books to a charitable organization.

Ways to Discard Papers

Shred sensitive papers.
  • ShredNations at UPS Stores:
    • 351 Pleasant Street, Northampton
    • 6 University Drive #206, Amherst
  • Ask your bank if they offer this service to customers
  • Search Facebook Events for 'shredding events' in your community

Recycle non-sensitive papers through your usual service – or for a small fee at:

Ways to Discard Komono (Miscellenous Items)

Sell many types of household items online.
Donate many types of items to charitable organizations.
Offer ​CDs, cassette tapes and vinyl albums to a local reseller for possible compensation.
  • Turn It Up Music/Movies, 5 Pleasant Street, Northampton
    • Original cassettes of pop, rock, punk, modern jazz and metal may also be accepted

Offer electronics that work to your community.
Recycle electronics that don't work .
Offer hobby items to your community.
Discard medicines safely.
Offer stationery and school supplies to your community. 
Offer stuffed animals to your community.
  • These can be challenging items to rehome. Try your local BuyNothing group.
  • I have heard that some animal shelters may accept them as play toys

Offer toiletries that are unopened to your community.
  • Northampton Survival Center, 265 Prospect Street, Northampton
  • Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, Amherst
  • Craig's Door Shelter, 434 North Pleasant Street, Amherst