When you’ve got a big cleanup project that you need to take care of, it can be overwhelming. There are a ton of things to go through, and you’re not sure what you should donate, and what you should just get rid of. Here’s a quick guide to affordable dumpster rentals that Rochester residents can use to help sort through the mess.

What to Donate and What to Dump

To start, you’ll want to make a very quick pass through and remove items that are obviously ready for the dump. These include items such as things that are broken, clothing that is stained or torn (Unless you have a place that accepts donations of fiber), and items that are not in good condition or dangerous. Nobody really wants these items, and it places a burden on charitable organizations when they must pay for disposal. Move them out to your dumpster so you’ll have more room to sort through the remaining items. 

In the next pass, you’ll want to package up any items that are obviously good to donate. This includes clothing that is in decent shape, household goods that have all their parts and are in good condition, and linens that are not stained or worn beyond reasonable use. Set these items aside to be delivered to an organization, given away to people who are interested in them, or for pickup by an organization.

The items that are left will require more judgment and thought. As an example, does that dishware set have enough pieces to make it reasonable that someone would want to make use of it? If not, is it a popular pattern that someone may be looking for pieces to fill in a set? Try to consider if someone could use these items reasonably and would be happy to have them on their table, on their body, or in their home.

Take these factors into account next time you go through a big cleanup project, and you’ll find that the project goes much more quickly and easily. At the same time, you can enjoy knowing that you are helping people out through your donations that are genuinely needed and wanted. If you’re getting ready for a big project, why not contact the experienced professionals at Gateway Dumpsters in Rochester? Affordable dumpster rentals are a phone call away!