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You just spent almost a year living in your house all. the. time.Ìý

Add the holidays and the start of a new year, and chances are you're looking for a fresh start at home. We're here to help.Ìý

Sift your closets, sort your garage and then give your cast-offs to someone who wants them. Plenty of organizations around ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will take your donations, giving you a blank canvas for the new year.Ìý

You probably already know about and thrift stores, which will both accept a huge variety of clothing and household goods, with .(VisitÌý and Ìýfor more info).Ìý

Start there or get more specific. Some options help good causes, others will get you some cash or store credit.Ìý

We also suggest bookmarking ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Clean and Beautiful's ,Ìýwhich lists dozens of places to recycle just about anything. Please note that you may need to contact individual organizations about their specific COVID-19 procedures.Ìý

Happy purging.Ìý

Christmas trees

First, the obvious. If you've got a live tree that needs to go, remove all of the decorations, including the stand, and haul it to one of the City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s "TreeCycle" collection spots through Sunday, Jan. 17 during daylight hours, unless otherwise noted. The city will not be providing mulch to the public this year, but will instead use it in a compost facility, according to the .Ìý

Here's where you can take your tree:

• Naranja Park, in Oro Valley

• Tank's Speedway Recycling and Landfill Facility,ÌýÌý— Monday through Friday,Ìý7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.ÌýÌý

• Golf Links Sports Complex, .

• ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Rodeo Grounds, onÌýThird Avenue, north of Irvington Road.Ìý

• Los Reales Landfill,ÌýÌý — Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.Ìý

• Tank's Ina Land Reclamation Facility, , Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.Ìý

• Purple Heart Park, .Ìý

• Randolph Golf Course,Ìý.Ìý

• Joaquin Murrieta Park, .

Visit Ìýfor more information.ÌýÌý

Grease

Because fats, oils and grease can wreak havoc on pipes if you pour them down the drain, wants to help you prevent sewer backups at its annual grease collection event 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.Ìý

On Jan. 9 can take your grease to:Ìý

• O'Rielly Chevrolet, 6160 E. Broadway

• ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ City Council Ward 3 Office,

• Pima County College - Northwest Campus,

• Kino Sports Complex,

• Sahuarita Town Hall Complex,

• Pima Community College - West Campus,

You can also recycle your grease year-round at Agua Nueva Water Reclamation Facility, .

GoÌýÌýfor more information.Ìý

Brush and Bulky

City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ neighborhoods have scheduled brush and bulky pickups. When it's your neighborhood's turn, you can leave brush, branches and other green waste on the curb. Plus, scrap metal, furniture, etc. Go Ìýfor the complete list of what they will and will not pick up. You can also call 520-791-3171 or for a brush and bulky pickup at any time. Fees apply.Ìý

Go for more information, including a map and schedule.Ìý

Books, CDs, DVDs

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Literacy Connects: This Ìýand will take your new or gently-used books, particularly in Spanish. Click Ìýfor the nonprofit's wish list. For more information, visit . To arrange at time to drop off your donation, emailÌýlibrary@literacyconnects.org.

Make Way for Books:ÌýThis is another local nonprofit that is all about connecting young childrenÌý— and their parents and educatorsÌý— to books. You can donate new and gently-used children's books to Make Way for Books HQ at Ìýwhen open. Visit Ìýfor more information.Ìý

Bookmans:ÌýTake your media to Bookmans for store credit or cash. What they buy from you is based on current stock, condition and demand. You can make an appointment to bring up to three boxes. Walk-in trade is limited to one box. Curbside services are also available.Ìý

• Midtown, , 520-325-5767.Ìý

• Northwest, , 520-579-0303.Ìý

• East, , 520-748-9555.Ìý

Visit for more information.Ìý

Cell phones

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse:ÌýDonate working cell phones (and chargers) to Emerge to help people in domestic abuse situations. Even though they no longer have service or data, the phones can still call 911, providing victims a lifeline. Take your phone to the administrative office at . Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit ÌýforÌýmore information.Ìý

Best Buy:ÌýYou might be able to trade in your phone (or other electronic device) for store credit or just drop it off and Best Buy will recycle it and deal with the hazardous materials responsibly. VisitÌýÌýto find your nearest location.

Additionally, many cell phone stores will properly recycle your old phone. You may even get some trade-in credit.Ìý

Computers, printers, TVs, etc.Ìý

RISE Equipment Recycling Center: Currently, the center is only accepting desktop and laptop computers.ÌýA subsidiary of the local nonprofit (which helps people with behavioral, physical and mental health and substance abuse recovery), the center refurbishes working and nonworking electronicsÌýand sells them at discounted rates to other nonprofits, their clients and low-income ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans. Donate to or call 520-623-7162. For more information and hours, visit .Ìý

We Care: This collects your surplus to help people locally and internationally at . They'll recycle and reuse computers, medical equipment and other household items. Call 520-514-1588 or visit for updated information about donations.Ìý

Paint, vehicle fluids, cleaning supplies, batteries

Household Hazardous Waste: This ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ program will take care of chemicals, batteries and all kinds of items considered hazardous, poisonous or toxic. For a complete list, visit . It's free to drop off if you live in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, but there's a $10 fee for residents outside of city limits. Collection events will happen the second Saturday of each month around ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. You can also drop off regularly at the Los Reales Landfill, , Tuesday and Thursday.ÌýCheckÌýÌýfor specific hours and updated information.Ìý

ReStore: Connected to , which serves at-risk families and seniors, the store recycles and sells usable building materials, including paint, lighting and other renovation cast-offs. Drop off at Ìýor schedule a free pickup. Visit or call 520-326-1936 for more information.Ìý

Furniture

HabiStore: Affiliated with . Schedule a pickup or drop off your donations at . GoÌý of what the store will and will not take. Call 520-230-5323 or visitÌý for more information.Ìý

Casa de los Niños: This helps families raise children in healthy homes. Their thrift store at Ìýsupports that mission. Call 520-325-2573 or visit for hours and more information.Ìý

Clothing

Gospel Rescue Mission: With multiple shelters for men, women and children, your clothing goes directly to those in need. Drop off at the Women's Recovery Center,Ìý,ÌýorÌýthe Center for Opportunity, .ÌýVisit Ìýfor more information and hours or call 520-740-1501Ìýto schedule a pickup.ÌýÌý

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Donate clothing and household goods and support the local mentoring program. There are lots of places you can drop off clothes (or have them picked up), so visit for specific locations and what you can and cannot donate.

Spreading Threads: This clothing bank provides clothing and other items to children of foster families. You can donate clean, gently-used or new clothing for kids from infants to teens age 18. Take donations to the blue bin at Grace Retreat,ÌýÌý, Suite 100. Visit for more information.Ìý

Buffalo Exchange:ÌýMake an appointment to sell your gently-used clothing for cash or store credit at the storeÌýat . Buffalo Exchange also has a sell-by-mail program. Visit Ìýor call 520-795-0508Ìýfor more information.Ìý

Just Between Friends ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: You can register to sell your kids' outgrown clothing and unwanted toys, sports equipment and other items at this consignment sale located at Ìýat the end of January. To consign, make an appointment to drop off your items. Visit for more information.ÌýÌý

Art and school supplies

Treasures4Teachers of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥:ÌýA resource center for local teachers needing classroom or crafting supplies. The center is accepting art and school supplies.ÌýDrop stuff off at .ÌýCall 520-425-3956 to make sure someone is there before you go. VisitÌýÌýfor more information.Ìý

Pet toys, beds, etc.Ìý

Pima Animal Care Center: If you have gently-used or new pet toys, beds, collars, leashes and other items, take them to Pima Animal Care Center, , and place them in the large, blue donation bins outside the main gate. They are accessible 24 hours a day. Go for more information on what the center can and cannot use.Ìý

Editor's note: We ran a version of this story in 2020 but this one is updated for 2021.Ìý