Re-decorating and de-cluttering your home results in a lot of unwanted, but usable stuff.  Don't send it to the dump.  Recycle by giving to your local Goodwill Industries.  Goodwill needs your pre-loved cast-offs to fund the good work it does in your community.

Not all organizations that collect donations make the best use of them. Some thrift stores solicit donations under the name of a charity, but as little as 5 percent of the money generated from these donations may actually go to the charity. At Goodwill, more than 82 percent of our revenues are used to fund our employment and training programs. Goodwill is consistently ranked among top charities that make your donations go further. You can feel good about taking your outdated furnishings and accessories to your local Goodwill.  You'll help create jobs in your community for those who might not have a job otherwise. Goodwill accepts your new or gently used items — like clothing, appliances and furniture — and sells them in our well-known Goodwill retail stores.  So, remember to shop after you donate.

To find your local Goodwill Industries and get more infomation about it's mission go to http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about/howweoperate/donate