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New Year Decluttering Guide: Local Donation & Recycling Resources
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take care of some projects around the house, and there are plenty of resources near New Orleans homes for sale to help you tackle those decluttering resolutions. Whether you're dropping off something to donate or recycling something that's not a fit for donation centers, there are convenient, local options to make your life easier. Our real estate agents have more on the best places to donate and recycle when decluttering your home this year.
New Year Decluttering Guide: Local Donation & Recycling Resources
Covenant House New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
Address: 611 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Covenant House New Orleans is a youth shelter and support center that provides a safe place for kids to stay, along with resources for education, counseling, and career development. It's a great place to donate clothing, hygiene items, linens, towels, and other everyday items. Since many of their residents are 16-22 years old, teen and young adult clothing is always among their biggest needs. They also have a Young Families Wish List for online shopping, if you'd like to donate something a little extra.
Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center – New Orleans, LA
Address: 100 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70121
The Salvation Army is an organization that has been operating charitable missions around the country for many decades, and its Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center primarily benefits its nearby adult rehabilitation centers. They accept clothing, books, a wide range of household items, and certain types of furniture, including couches. You can schedule a pickup online or coordinate with the store to drop off items.
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana – New Orleans, LA
Address: 3400 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
If you're looking for a non-profit that accepts a wide range of items from around the house, then Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana might be your match. From CDs to art, furniture, electronics, tools, clothing, and much more, they accept a wider range of items than any other location on our list. Proceeds from donations benefit workforce development programs and assistance programs for a variety of people in need.
Dress for Success New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
Address: 1700 Josephine St., Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70113
Dress for Success New Orleans is a non-profit that works to help unemployed and underemployed women develop new career skills and find new jobs. One way that they do that is by providing professional clothing that helps inspire confidence and gives a boost in job interviews. They primarily accept donations of gently-used women's clothing, so they're a great place to donate if you're decluttering your wardrobe this winter.
Recycling Drop Off Center – New Orleans, LA
Address: 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
Have items that are a bit too worn, bulky, or otherwise not a fit for a donation center? The city-run Recycling Drop Off Center is open to residents every Saturday from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and accepts a wide range of items for recycling. These include glass bottles, jars, light bulbs, electronics, batteries, some types of hazardous waste, and shredded paper. In a truly NOLA twist, they also accept Mardi Gras beads.
Lightening your load in your current home, while you shop for a new one? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs, and our New Orleans open houses can help you find your ideal match. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the New Orleans, LA area.
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