So many folks are stymied by where to donate items. People want their discards to find a good home. They want their stuff to be used by someone who needs it and will appreciate it. And for many, just getting donations from the house to the car and then, finally, to a donation site is a big job! It can take multiple carloads. Or the process takes a backseat to more important things such as grocery shopping or school pick-ups. Meantime, the newly organized space still feels cluttered. (Sidebar: This is why The Clutter Consultants hauls off donations to the nearest Goodwill at the end of each organizing appointment – FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!).

For those of you not utilizing our services (we assume that this is because you don’t live in Austin, because really, if you’re here – give us a call!), we have a great solution for you: Donation Town. Go to Donation Town’s website, type in your zip code, and Donation Town will provide a list of charities in your area that provide free pick-ups. You then schedule pick-up directly from the site. It’s that easy. Now, if you could just part with that suit you spent so much money on back in 1997...

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