Have you guys heard of this? Instead of throwing things out, or chunking them in the Goodwill bin, you freecycle them. Basically, you join this group and an email digest (or individual emails, if you prefer) goes out every day listing items that people are offering, or seeking, in your town. All you have to do is go pick them up. It's so cool! Plus, if people come to your house to get something, it saves you the trouble of lugging it out yourself.

And I love that I am giving my things to someone who really wants or needs it. It's much more personal and satisfying than dropping stuff off anonymously at a thrift store (where someone still has to pay $ they may not really have.) Plus, I've seen a few things that were being offered that I would have jumped on if I had a truck to go get them. (like bunk beds) You just can't beat free.

Anyway, you should check your city on this site and see if there is a chapter to join. You won't regret it!