What Do You Do With Old Fixtures?
Hi gang.
What do you do with the fixtures you replace in your rehabs?
I'm replacing some older sinks and toilets. They still work and might even be desireable because of their "character".
Do you just dump them in the land fill or is there some market for used fixtures?
Thanks.
I know of one place here in Southern Indiana that has a small retail shop where they sell that kind of stuff. I believe that the owner is a contractor that does a lot of renovation, and people just want the stuff gone...
-Jeff
I take some stuff to the Habitat for Humanity Reuse Center, where they sell them to generate funds for their mission.
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Hey,
Years ago, I use to keep all kinds of CRAP that I found/removed from rehabs.
Sinks, faucets, light fixtures, switch plates, cabinets, dishwashers (I can fix that!), frigs, you name it. I always thought I could install it in the basement or garage of the next house or sell it at a flea market or whatever. After a few years, I had piles of this crap.
Now I put everything in the dumpster when it gets pulled out.
Hello,
Unfortunately Bruce is right.... Unless you have another property that you can immediately transfer the stuff to, it is best to put it in the dump. It has been very hard for me to learn this. The stuff piles up very fast. Particularly if you are busy buying more rehabs. I inevitably donate many items also, like another poster mentioned. Many donation recipients will pick-up too which is great.
Do be careful what you give up. I did save 8 boxes of pink tile only because you really dont see the old stuff much anymore. I just had a feeling about it (unpleasant as it was) But sure enough I just bought a rehab that has and needs replacement pink tile in a bath. Saved a few hundred bucks if not more....
SG
I know that I have picked up broken tiles and mirrors to use in mosaics. If you advertise or put out a free box, someone will happily take things like that. The other items, if useable, Habitat will take as will Salvation Army, etc. They usually pick up as well.
Many areas of the country have scavengers that drive around looking for stuff to pick up, either that they can sell or recycle. In Chicago, anything I put out in the alley would be gone in a day. Old appliances are stripped and the metal recycled, old sinks/tubs are cleaned up.
If your area doesn't have scavengers, see if there is a salvage place. They'll happily come pick up old items to clean up and resell, if it is in good enough shape.
I hate throwing things in the dump. It's worth a try.
Good luck
re: Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army
They are non-profit, and you can get a market value receipt for your donation ofused but usable items.
Every little bit helps.
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