Somewhere, near or far, there exists a Freecycle group just for you.
Don't believe me? Go to freecycle.org to see!
Freecycle is a wonderful way to find good homes for things that you no longer need or use. Why worry about what to do with that whatsit or how to haul it to a landfill? Give it away and let someone get some use out of it instead!
So far I've given several things away on the freecycle network, and I always scan the offers. One never knows when something you really need will appear in a post, like extra garden veggies or a vacuum cleaner to replace the one that just went south.
Sometimes there will be people needing something that you just happen to have, but never thought to offer. That has happened to me several times, and it always feels good to know you've helped someone out.
The last area I was in had a very inactive Freecycle network. If you find yourself in such a dilemma, don't hesitate to try to drum up membership, and remember to explore groups in your surrounding area as well.
If you find yourself surrounded by stuff you don't need or use, please consider offering it up on your local Freecycle group. Don't let your stuff go to waste.