Water softeners are typically used only in the kitchen and laundry room, but what should you do with your old water softener if you don’t want to use it any longer? That’s a great question. You can donate it to your local charity for others who might need it or you can offer it to someone who might need help installing their new water softener.
There are many charities that offer new and used appliances for those who need them. Here are a few of the charities where you can donate your old water softener if you choose to do so.
Goodwill – You can search their directory to find a Goodwill near you. They offer appliances such as stoves, microwaves, refrigerators and more.
Salvation Army – The Salvation Army is another great place to donate your old water softener and many other items as well.
Craigslist – If you don’t mind the idea of someone coming to pick up your old water softener and hauling it away, you can post it on Craigslist and see if someone who needs one is interested with your ad.
Give Directly (involves mostly financial donations) – While this option is a little more personal, it’s also a lot less time-consuming. You could just give your old water softener directly to someone you know who might need it.
Freecycle – You can search for Freecycle groups in your area through their website.
Churches – If you attend church, see if they have a place to donate items you no longer want.
If you don’t want to donate, consider options below
If you don’t want to or feel that donating your old water softener is the right thing for you, then there’s a few other things you could do with it.
You could sell it – Like we mentioned before, there are people who have been looking for a used water softener and if yours happens to be in good condition, you could sell it to one of these people for little money.
Replace it – If your old water softener is damaged or no longer working, you could try to replace it with a newer model. This is also a good option if you have moved to a house with no water softener.
Recycle it – You can find a few different places where you can recycle your old water softener. Although it might not be worth your time or money for this option, it’s always good to recycle whenever you can.
You could keep it – This might be illegal in some areas, but if you’re interested in keeping your old water softener and using it as a planter or growing pot, then that’s also an option. It will save you from having something taking up space in your garage or driveway.
Conclusion
To sum this up, if you have a water softener that is no longer working or want to get rid of it for any other reason, consider the options above. If nothing else, just remember that you can donate your old water softener and help someone out while doing so.