Whether you are getting ready for a move or just removing some clutter from your home, RNR Moving has a simple solution for you concerning how to get rid of unwanted furniture before you move. Yes, you can always put it at the end of your driveway with a “free” sign, but donating it to a local charity organization may be a better idea.

There are many benefits to donating your belongings to local charities, these include:

• Getting rid of excess items you no longer need or want
• Making a difference in your community for those who need these items or who benefit from their sale
• Get a tax deduction for items that you donate

If you’re curious about the kinds of items you can donate to charity organizations, here is a broad list:

• Appliances
• Automobiles
• Children’s clothing
• Furniture
• Household goods
• Men’s clothing
• Miscellaneous
• Women’s clothing

Depending on the organization you choose, many will outline a donation guide to use when recording items for your tax deduction; these items will have a low to high value attached to the type of item. For example the Salvation Army has a range for beds that goes from $50-$170 for a full, queen or king size bed. A single mattress is listed with a value of $15-$35. If you are wondering what miscellaneous item donations may be, they can be items such as computers, bicycles, luggage, lawnmowers, stuffed animals, stereos, books, vacuum cleaners, sports equipment, televisions, DVD players, etc. Aside from food and perishable items, most of these charity organizations will take just about anything you have to give as long as it is not in horrible/unusable condition.

Local Atlanta Charities

The following is a list of local Atlanta charities who will happily take any donations you have to offer, just make sure to arrange for a charity organization to come pick up the items you don’t want at least a week or two before moving. Several of these organizations will also and allow a pickup to be scheduled at your home, when donating large items such as furniture.

• The Salvation Army

• The Atlanta Mission

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

• American Kidney Fund – Atlanta

• North Georgia Goodwill

We at RNR Moving hope this information helps you get ready for your next local Atlanta move. If you are interested in having our professional and friendly assistance for your next move, please contact us today at 678-838-9775. Also don’t forget to ask about getting a free local move estimate!