What to do with all your excess stuff when getting rid of the clutter

In the last post, I wrote about my thoughts on organizing and the importance of getting rid of what you don't need, want nor use.

What should you do with your huge pile of stuff?

Sort it out into new piles and put what can't be recycled in trash bags. Make one pile for things you want to sell. Books, CDs, working electronics, furniture, DVDs, etc could be sold at a garage sale.  Make another pile for things that are usable, but you don't want to bother with them that's your donate pile.

Have a couple garage/yard/sidewalk sales and/or put items for sale online. Whatever doesn't sell in a couple months can be donated. Keep those items away from your organized things. Don't let them back in. You separated them for a reason!

Also consider going to garage and yard sales when you need something, buying used is normally 1/4 of what you'll pay new for something.