Anyone else feel like the kids have grown out of everything this summer?! With school creeping up on us, we’re noticing the drawers and closets are packed with clothes that are now too small, shoes that are now too tight, sports equipment of season’s past just left unused. Before we start on our back to school shopping, we need to say “out with the old”! But what to do with it all?

If you’re like us and faced with some items to donate or resell, look to the Austin Reuse Directory for a wealth of info about where to best rid yourself of gently used goods that you don’t need any longer.

A project from the Austin EcoNetwork, supported by Austin Resource Recovery, the Austin Reuse Directory is designed to make it as easy as possible for Austinites to find a second home for everyday items. Of course, while this helps clear out your clutter it also saves items from the landfill and makes them available to those who can use your old stuff!

A 2015 study showed that an estimated 6.6 million pounds of textiles are going to the landfill each year from Austin Resource Recovery’s curbside customers. That’s 18,000 pounds of clothes going in the trash every day rather than being reused or recycled!

How Does the Austin Reuse Directory Help? With this free, online searchable directory you’ll be able to easily figure out where to donate or sell your used clothing, electronics, furniture, and other households items. All you have to do is type the item you want to find a home for into the search bar, and you’ll get a list of places where you can donate or sell your goods.

Give it a try at AustinReuseDirectory.com!

For more info, you can also visit Austin Resource Recovery who provides a wide range of services designed to transform waste into resources while keeping our community clean.