RESOURCES
Decluttr.com - Enter the UPC codes for your CDs, DVDs, or video games. They will PAY you a small amount for each and email you a label to ship them for FREE.
Paperbackswap.com - List the books you are willing to swap with others, then request books from others using your credits. A great way to swap the books you no longer want for ones you do! This used to be free but they now charge a small membership fee.
Also has companion sites swapacd.com and swapadvd.com. Credits are interchangeable between sites.
Best Buy Stores recycle electronics and appliances (printers, cell phones, computers, batteries, cameras, etc.). See this page for more details.
This site from HP gives lots of great tips and links on recycling printer ink cartridges, paper, and other office supplies. (Thanks to Liam for finding and sharing this link!)
Athletic shoes - Nike recycles any brand of athletic shoe and gives it new life through Nike Grind. They can't accept sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (like cleats or spikes). See this page for more information.
Clothes - this page from Lulus has tips on selling, donating, and recycling old clothes. (Thanks to Liam for this link too!)
Mattresses - Amerisleep has a guide with advice on how to donate your mattress.
Pill Bottles - Matthew 25 Ministries recycles empty plastic pill bottles. See this page for more information.
You can recycle more than plastic grocery bags at those containers in store lobbies: more information is here and here.
Smead Corporation hosts a weekly podcast called Keeping You Organized that has lots of good tips on organizing various parts of your life. Download the podcast or watch online (with video) here.
Smead also has a page of printable checklists. Check it out, there might be something you find useful.
RESALE SHOPS (Goshen area)
The Depot - 1013 Division St, Goshen - Proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee.
Goodwill - see link for Michiana locations
Treasure Hounds - 115 W. Jefferson St, Goshen
RECYCLING and SHREDDING
The WasteAway Company operates in Michiana. They offer recycling sites in the area and also shredding services. If you have papers that need shredded, you can drop them off at Recycling Works, 605 Mason St, Elkhart, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There is a $20 fee for up to 100 lbs. and 18 cents a pound after 100 pounds. See their website for all the services they offer for waste disposal.
Goshen area businesses often host shredding days - watch for these! In the past INterra Credit Union and Goshen Health have hosted days.
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
Wheels For Wishes is a car donation program benefiting Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. They are proud to offer an easy way to recycle or donate unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, or even boats, by turning them into a wish for a local child. Visit the website or call 1-855-891-9474.
Maple City Chapel in Goshen has a "Pit Road Ministry" that takes vehicle donations and distributes them to people in need in the community - mainly single moms. Contact Gary Miller at Maple City Chapel: 574-533-0327.
Paperbackswap.com - List the books you are willing to swap with others, then request books from others using your credits. A great way to swap the books you no longer want for ones you do! This used to be free but they now charge a small membership fee.
Also has companion sites swapacd.com and swapadvd.com. Credits are interchangeable between sites.
Best Buy Stores recycle electronics and appliances (printers, cell phones, computers, batteries, cameras, etc.). See this page for more details.
This site from HP gives lots of great tips and links on recycling printer ink cartridges, paper, and other office supplies. (Thanks to Liam for finding and sharing this link!)
Athletic shoes - Nike recycles any brand of athletic shoe and gives it new life through Nike Grind. They can't accept sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (like cleats or spikes). See this page for more information.
Clothes - this page from Lulus has tips on selling, donating, and recycling old clothes. (Thanks to Liam for this link too!)
Mattresses - Amerisleep has a guide with advice on how to donate your mattress.
Pill Bottles - Matthew 25 Ministries recycles empty plastic pill bottles. See this page for more information.
You can recycle more than plastic grocery bags at those containers in store lobbies: more information is here and here.
Smead Corporation hosts a weekly podcast called Keeping You Organized that has lots of good tips on organizing various parts of your life. Download the podcast or watch online (with video) here.
Smead also has a page of printable checklists. Check it out, there might be something you find useful.
RESALE SHOPS (Goshen area)
The Depot - 1013 Division St, Goshen - Proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee.
Goodwill - see link for Michiana locations
Treasure Hounds - 115 W. Jefferson St, Goshen
RECYCLING and SHREDDING
The WasteAway Company operates in Michiana. They offer recycling sites in the area and also shredding services. If you have papers that need shredded, you can drop them off at Recycling Works, 605 Mason St, Elkhart, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. There is a $20 fee for up to 100 lbs. and 18 cents a pound after 100 pounds. See their website for all the services they offer for waste disposal.
Goshen area businesses often host shredding days - watch for these! In the past INterra Credit Union and Goshen Health have hosted days.
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
Wheels For Wishes is a car donation program benefiting Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. They are proud to offer an easy way to recycle or donate unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, or even boats, by turning them into a wish for a local child. Visit the website or call 1-855-891-9474.
Maple City Chapel in Goshen has a "Pit Road Ministry" that takes vehicle donations and distributes them to people in need in the community - mainly single moms. Contact Gary Miller at Maple City Chapel: 574-533-0327.
