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Decluttering: Why and How

how to beginDecluttering is hard. It has taken you years to accumulate all of the treasures in your home, and each has its own memory or story attached. Here are some tips for letting go and living clutter free. .Pick a time to begin, stay focused, and remember that decluttering doesn’t happen overnight. .Separate memories from objects. Memories live in our minds – not in every souvenir or memento from past experiences. .Choose what to keep rather than what to give away. Remind yourself that if everything is important, nothing is. Keep the items that truly bring you happiness. .Ask yourself how your life has changed since acquiring all of your things. Are you still using them, or could someone else be getting more enjoyment from them?

Your decluttering journey does not have to be painful; start small and use this guide to help you get rid of your items. By donating and recycling, you can feel better knowing that your items will continue to serve a purpose beyond your home.

Written by Shari Hansen · Decluttering Coach, Heartstone, LLC

Dakota Valley Recycling does not endorse specific products or companies. This guide contains information from guest columnists and lists local businesses for educational purposes only.

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How to Begin Decluttering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Clothing and Textiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Household Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Furniture, Mattresses, and Box Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Confidential Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Household Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Chemicals and Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Scrap metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Other Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dakota Valley Recycling (DVR) is the shared municipal recycling department for the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville.

The DVR cities are dedicated to preserving their natural resources for current and future residents. Clean air, clean water and sustainable land

resources are all necessary for maintaining a healthy community.

DVR helps its cities achieve these goals by administering recycling programs and providing education to residents and businesses.

What is Dakota Valley Recycling?

any condition:Drop off at Donation Bins Looking to recycle clothing and fabric that no longer holds quality? Visit www.usagain.com to find local USAgain drop-off locations near you.

Art Scraps1459 St. Clair Ave, St. Paul Bundles of Love 1101 Cliff Rd. E., Burnsville

furniture, mattresses and boxsprings

Donate “Like new” condition onlyBridging201 W. 87th Street, Bloomington · 952-888-1105

Free for drop-off, pick-up services offered for a fee.

Accepts mattresses, box springs, sofas, bookcases, dressers, dining room sets, desks, and chairs.Drop off at Bloomington facility or schedule a pick-up from home.

Local thrift stores and consignment shops

Recycle Any conditionSecond Chance Recycling 1179 15th Ave. SE, Minneapolis · 612-332-0664

Certified Recycling 14305 Ewing Ave., Burnsville · 952-894-1448

Look out for our Annual Mattress Recycling Coupon, offered in partnership with Certified Recycling. With this, you can drop off any size mattress or box spring for a discounted price. The coupon is offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year and can be found at www.DakotaValleyRecycling.org. Both electronic and print versions are accepted.

clothing and textiles

good condition:Donate to Thrift StoresGoodwill, Savers, and The Salvation Army accept donations for free.

Clothes Mentor and Plato’s Closet will potentially purchase clothes that are in season.

Donate CurbsideEpilepsy Foundation of MN 651-287-2300

Lupus Foundation of MN 952-746-5151

Donate Onlinewww.DonationTown.org

household goodsdonate Bridging 201 W. 87th Street, Bloomington952-888-1105 (Call for accepted items)

Goodwill, Savers & local thrift stores

www.DonationTown.org

sell or giveawayBuck Hill Stop, Swap & ShopSat. & Sun., May 14-Labor Day

Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Swap groups, NextDoor For Sale

www.Freecycle.org

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Mattress Recycling

CouponSave $

personal shredderHaulers do not accept shredded paper. Do not place in your curbside recycling bin..Place shredded paper in a paper bag and bring to The Recycling Zone

small to medium amountsBusinesses that will shred for a fee:.Randy’s Environmental Drop Site · 763-972-3335 12620 Vincent Ave., Burnsville

.Veteran’s Shredding · 952-758-2980 - Call for appointment 1800 Cliff Road E., Burnsville

.UPS and FedEx Office stores, various locations

.Staples, various locations

.Office Depot/Office Max

large amountsSchedule a pick-up or on-site shred service:.Shred-Right · 651-647-1300

.First Shred · 763-537-3333

.Pioneer Secure Shred · 612-381-2199

REFRIGERATORSRANGESWATER HEATERSAIR CONDITIONERSMICROWAVESFREEZERSWASHERS/DRYERSTRASH COMPACTORS

option 1

Some retailers will take and recycle old appliances when you purchase a new one. Utilize these programs when available.

option 2

Schedule a drop-off or pick-up through an appliance recycler. Call businesses for pricing and hours.

A-1 Recycling2567 Kasota Ave., St. Paul · 651-212-2111

Certified Recycling14305 Ewing Ave., Burnsville · 952-894-1448

Advanced Recyclers8980 Hwy. 149, Inver Grove Heights · 651-454-9215

Plaza TV and Appliances, Inc.946 S. Robert Street, West St. Paul · 651-457-1196

option 3

If you have no way of transporting your appliance, call an appliance recycler or your garbage hauler to schedule a pick-up.

confidentialdocuments

household appliances

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hours Wednesday 9 am – 8 pm Thursday Noon – 8 pm Friday 9 am – 5 pmSaturday 8 am – 5 pm

The Recycling Zone is closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

> Ensure products are separated and packaged properly

> Protect fragile items from breaking

> Place items securely in a box or bin that you can leave behind

> Needles, syringes, and lancets are accepted in labeled, puncture-resistant plastic containers

NO pharmaceuticals

chemicals and hazardous waste

TVs

Monitors

Computers

Laptops

DVD Players

VCRs

Stereos

Cable Boxes

Phones

Printers

Game Consoles

The Recycling Zone3365 Dodd Road, Eagan · 651-905-4520*Computer monitors and televisions are $10 per item.

Best BuyApple Valley, Burnsville, and Eagan

Up to three small items per person per day*LCD TVs start at $25/item, other item fees may apply.

Certified Recycling14305 Ewing Ave., Burnsville · 952-894-1448*Recycling fees apply to all items. Call ahead for quote.

Cleanlites Recycling1650 215th St. W., Lakeville · 952-469-1060*Electronic recycling fees start at $10. Call ahead for quotes.

Office Depot7361 153rd St. W., Apple Valley · 952-997-2324

Staples14969 Florence Trail, Apple Valley · 952-953-0005*Most items accepted for no fee.

The Recycling Zone also accepts small electronics for free:

Blenders (remove glass), coffee makers, hair dryers, power tools, mixers, portable fans, shaving equipment, toasters, toaster ovens, vacuum cleaners, bread makers, cameras, carpet sweepers, clocks, electric knives, electric toothbrushes, fryers, small heaters, irons, radios, remotes, holiday lights, etc.

electronics

3365 Dodd Road · Eagan, MN 651-905-4520 www.dakotacounty.usSearch: “Recycling Zone”

accepted itemsAerosolsAntifreezeBatteriesBug killers and repellentsDeck cleaners and sealersDriveway sealersFire extinguishersFireworksGasoline and other fuelsHousehold cleanersLawn and garden productsMercury thermometersMotor oil and filters (used)Paint (latex and oil)Paint thinnerPersonal care productsPool and spa chemicalsPropane tanks and gas cylindersStains and varnishThermostatsVehicle batteriesWeed killerWood bleach

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Reuse ZoneBefore buying new products, stop by the Reuse Zone to pick up paint, cleaning products, fertilizer and more for free. Products change every day so stop by often. Have extra products you no longer need? Bring them in for other use. Must be in original container.

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...BROCHURES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT:

> recycling > Wasted Food

Visit www.DakotaValleyRecycling.org for more resources such as:

> Upcoming collection events

> Upcoming Fix-It Clinics

> Classroom activities and field trip ideas (K-8) > Green living and environmental purchasing

> Recycling at your business

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Thank you for Recycling

scrap metal

Medication

Lawn chairsCar parts

Gym equipmentUmbrellas

TrampolinesBikes

Lawn mowersOther metal items

A&D Recycling and Recovery · 952-469-673910811 215th St. W., Lakeville

Advanced Recyclers · 651-454-92158980 Highway 149, Inver Grove Heights

Certified Recycling · 952-894-144814305 Ewing Ave., Burnsville*Recycling fees apply to all items, Call ahead for quote

The Recycling Zone* · 651-905-45203365 Dodd Road, Eagan*Drain fluids & remove all non-metal parts

*Most items free to drop off, call ahead for details

All medication should not be placed in the trash, poured down a sink, or flushed down the toilet. Instead, bring them to a free drop-box to be disposed of anonymously in an environmentally responsible way.

Burnsville Police Station · 100 Civic Center Pkwy.Hastings Sheriff’s Office · 1580 Highway 55Lakeville Police Station · 9237 183rd St. W.Mendota Heights Police Station · 1101 Victoria CurveRosemount Police Station · 2875 145th St. W.West St. Paul Police Station · 1616 Humboldt Ave.

Apple Valley Police Station · 7100 147th St. W.Eagan Police Station · 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. · Open Until 6pmFarmington Police Station · 19500 Municipal Dr.

Apple Valley · Walgreens · 15250 Cedar Ave.*Does not accept sharps.

NOT ACCEPTED: needles, syringes, fever thermometers, or medicines from businesses

Drop-box locations

open 24/7

Locations open Monday-Friday,

8am - 4:30pm

7am - 11pm

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Partially funded by the MN Pollution Control Agency

and Dakota County.

952.895.4559DakotaValleyRecycling.orgTwitter.com/DVRecycling

Visit the DVR website for more information about recycling, where to dispose of items, and

frequent updates on collection events.

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