As fall rolls around, students are trying to find room in their closets for winter coats, hats and scarves. This means getting rid of clothes that do not fit or are out of season.
Follow these tips to help make your closet clean out successful:
1) Make sure to thoroughly go through each section of the closet. Don't leave any items left behind.
2) Separate clothing into groups that can be donated or that should be thrown away.
Plato's Closet on College Street advertises that they buy used clothing students aren't wearing anymore.
"We just ask that clothes are freshly washed and that they are in bags and boxes with no hangers," said Rachel Potenza, a Plato's Closet employee. "Once they bring the items in we eliminate anything that has any staining, wearing or tearing."
Plato's Closet offers the donator 40 percent of the store price in cash the day they bring the items.
"Students can bring in the stuff they don't wear anymore and get cash for it," Potenza said.
3) A yard sale is also a good way to make money off clothing that isn't being worn.
"I've helped with yard sales before, every time we've moved we've had yard sales," said Cary Beth Elder, a senior in public relations. "I get rid of things I won't wear, I won't be able to fit it or I've never worn to begin with."
Make sure there are enough items to hold a yard sale before the date is planned. Put a price marker on everything, no matter how small it is and make sure items are openly displayed. Advertise with the local newspaper and place signs around the neighborhood the day of the sale.
4) Donating clothing to an organization is also a low hassle way to get rid of last season's bulk.
The Salvation Army offers easy drop-off access for students in a hurry to get rid of things. Students can bring their clothing into the store or drop it off on the loading dock in the back.
"All of the money we make off of donations goes back into the Lee County Community," said Jeanna Ward, assistant director for the Auburn Salvation Army. "We help people with their utility bills, we help the elderly, we do all kinds of things we the funds we get."
With the multiple options of where to sell or donate clothing or other items, the process of cleaning out your closet should be simple. Make room for the new.
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