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I was an organized hoarder before exploring what minimalism is. Well organized hoarder means stuff is well hidden out of sight, so just don’t look untidy on the surface. Where is the stuff? Concealed in a physical or electronic storage location, drawers, Toyogo plastic containers, cupboards, hard drive, memory cards, etc.
The guilt of throwing away stuff makes you think twice throwing it. To lessen this guilt, below are ways I got rid of my stuff by my preferences:
A. Sell at Carousell
Some stuff with certain monetary gains, I tried to sell them. Use mainly Carousell. I sell items cheap hoping to get rid of them in the shortest time. Singaporeans are more fussy and cheapo, so it is usually not easy to sell stuff online.
B. Give away stuff to family members, neighbors, and friends
Simply ask the people you know if they are interested in taking stuff I want to give away. Usually, those who need them will not reject your offer.
C. Engage “Declutter Squad”
‘Declutter Squad’ are two groups of Filipino ladies, who will come to my place, and take my stuff. I put aside giveaway stuff in plastic boxes and once it reaches about 10 boxes, I inform them to come. I may write in detail in another post. So far I engaged them for about 6 times on different occasions.
D. Sell to the recycling center at my block
A recycling station at my block every Sunday. I sell away recyclable items like cardboard, newspapers, clothes, electronics and electrical items there. The rates are poor by weight (from 10 cents/kg for cardboard to aluminum cans at 45 cents/kg), but saves the hassle to carry to other recycling companies (may offer a better rate) further away.
E. Give away stuff in FaceBook groups, telegram or WhatsApp group or apps
I mainly use ‘Art don’t throw’, ‘Every Dumpster Diving’ and ‘Singapore Neighbourhood Freecycle 2’ Facebook groups. I joined Telegram (Singapore Freebies) and Whatsapp group (DD@Bukit (West)). Mobile apps that I use are ‘freegood’. and 'Olio'.
This option takes way too much effort and slows to clear. The whole process is:
a) Post item in FB group and/or apps.
b) Coordinate with the interested party and schedule the collection date.
c) On the pick-up date, I place the item in my plastic drawer and takes pictures to show takers which drawer to collect from.
d) The receiver informs me the item is collected.
Not to mention some takers with poor attitudes, Missing In Action (MIA), last-minute changing dates, slow or don't respond to messages, etc. I stopped using this option.
F. Just throw away
I realized if stuff has little value, I just throw them away.
I can give or donate to a charity organization but I hate traveling with bulky items on public transport or pay charity for pick-ups. I just want to give merchandise and not bother in logistics.
The guilt of throwing away stuff makes you think twice throwing it. To lessen this guilt, below are ways I got rid of my stuff by my preferences:
A. Sell at Carousell
Some stuff with certain monetary gains, I tried to sell them. Use mainly Carousell. I sell items cheap hoping to get rid of them in the shortest time. Singaporeans are more fussy and cheapo, so it is usually not easy to sell stuff online.
B. Give away stuff to family members, neighbors, and friends
Simply ask the people you know if they are interested in taking stuff I want to give away. Usually, those who need them will not reject your offer.
C. Engage “Declutter Squad”
‘Declutter Squad’ are two groups of Filipino ladies, who will come to my place, and take my stuff. I put aside giveaway stuff in plastic boxes and once it reaches about 10 boxes, I inform them to come. I may write in detail in another post. So far I engaged them for about 6 times on different occasions.
D. Sell to the recycling center at my block
A recycling station at my block every Sunday. I sell away recyclable items like cardboard, newspapers, clothes, electronics and electrical items there. The rates are poor by weight (from 10 cents/kg for cardboard to aluminum cans at 45 cents/kg), but saves the hassle to carry to other recycling companies (may offer a better rate) further away.
E. Give away stuff in FaceBook groups, telegram or WhatsApp group or apps
I mainly use ‘Art don’t throw’, ‘Every Dumpster Diving’ and ‘Singapore Neighbourhood Freecycle 2’ Facebook groups. I joined Telegram (Singapore Freebies) and Whatsapp group (DD@Bukit (West)). Mobile apps that I use are ‘freegood’. and 'Olio'.
This option takes way too much effort and slows to clear. The whole process is:
a) Post item in FB group and/or apps.
b) Coordinate with the interested party and schedule the collection date.
c) On the pick-up date, I place the item in my plastic drawer and takes pictures to show takers which drawer to collect from.
d) The receiver informs me the item is collected.
Not to mention some takers with poor attitudes, Missing In Action (MIA), last-minute changing dates, slow or don't respond to messages, etc. I stopped using this option.
F. Just throw away
I realized if stuff has little value, I just throw them away.
I can give or donate to a charity organization but I hate traveling with bulky items on public transport or pay charity for pick-ups. I just want to give merchandise and not bother in logistics.
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