Those old appliances can serve another home.
Donating old washer and dryer appliances is a convenient way to unload them once you've upgraded, give back to someone else and save money on your taxes. Connecticut residents have a range of donation options. You'll receive a tax break by donating to a 501(c)3 organization and can even schedule a pickup, saving you time and effort. Choose the most convenient donation option based on where you live. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Clean the outside of your used washer and dryer with disinfectant spray to remove dust and dirt. Locate the manual, if you can find it. Place the manual in a plastic bag and tape this to your appliance.
2. Give the item to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, where used appliances are sold and the proceeds put into Habitat's housing development programs. Residents of Fairfield and New Haven counties can donate items to the Fairfield County ReStore, and additional stores exist for those in Danbury, New London, Salisbury, Middletown and Putnam. ReStore picks up large items like washers. Not all ReStores may have a need for washers and dryers, so call before you arrange a donation pickup.
3. Contact St. Vincent de Paul Mission's thrift store, which accepts large appliance donations like your washer and dryer. The items are given to poor people at no or very low cost, helping families become self-sufficient. Connecticut residents can find a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Waterbury or Derby (near New Haven); the store picks up large appliances.
4. Give the items to the ReCONNstruction Center, a building materials reuse center located in New Britain. This store sells items to the public at low cost and allows you to either schedule a pickup or drop off the goods yourself. The ReCONNstruction Center only accepts appliances five years old or newer.
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