Don’t go running off to the dump just yet.

Many things in your inventory can be recycled. Most clothing and household items can be donated to a local charity. StorageVille is a strong supporter of Big Brothers and Sisters and has drop off bins located at both locations. There are many other agencies that accept donations such as the Salvation Army and Canadian Diabetes.

Your local government’s waste management department is a good resource for information on how to deal with the other stuff. Winnipeg residents can follow this
link: http://www.winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/recycle/howToRecycle.stm.

Larger items, like furniture and bicycles, even if they’re broken, can get a new lease on life.

Advertise your stuff on a site like Craigslist; there are many hobbyists out there who might see their next project in your old, broken-down junk.

Throughout this process it is important to stay realistic. If you haven’t used it in years, and can’t think of a use for it now, you don’t need it.