Tackling a house clean out can generate tons of waste, including millions of unwanted household items annually.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims around alone are discarded in the United States each year. This figure does not include other
household items such as clothing and electronics, which are usually the first to be thrown away when cleaning out a house.

But there’s a silver lining – you have a whole host of options to declutter your home while contributing positively to your community and the environment. Donating unwanted items, participating in a gifting economy, selling on resale sites, and opting for proper recycling are all responsible ways to rehome items during a house clean out.