Instead of filling up the landfill, find places to donate, swap or recycle the things that won't go in your blue bins:

Clothes.
Tires.
Batteries.
Wine corks.
Body parts. (yours)
Diapers, bottles and formula.
Christmas Trees.
Shoes.
Food.
Books, DVDs, and CDs.
Fencing.
Holiday Lights.
Your hair.
Scrap Metal.
Toothbrushes and Razors.
Packing Peanuts.
A Computer.
Furniture.
Paint.
Carpet.
Blood.
Golf clubs.
Fluorescent Bulbs.
Bras.
Cellphones.
Mattresses.
Glass.
Eyeglasses.
A car.
School supplies.
Toys.
Electronics.
Hearing Aids.
Appliances.

Be an informed donor -
and know who you're donating to:

Cellphones to Soldiers
The Bosom Buddy Program
Books to Prisoners
Habitat for Humanity
Donate Life America/organ donation
Locks of Love
Goodwill
Lowcountry Food Bank
Toys for Tots
Samaritan's Feet