25 New Things to TRASH in 2025! *start fresh*

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[@Chicago48]

All good points.

[@CZcomedy]

local animal shelters and vets will take old towels, bedding and blankets

[@CZcomedy]

H&M will take clothes that may be too worn to donate (and recycle them)

[@caroler4297]

If you have all those extra USB cords, don't throw them in the trash, Hospital patients who come through the emergency room will have their phone but no way to charge it. Check and see if your local hospital would use those cords for those patients.

[@evelina787]

How Lovely & Thoughtful This Idea Of Yours Is Thank You Immensely For Sharing With Everyone God Bless You For Your Compassionate Enlightenments & Insightfulness 💚🤗💚

[@ael1563]

This is a great idea!

[@Robin-gj7zw]

This happened to me when I went to the emergency room. How I wish I had a USB cord to charge my cell phone!

[@Outrageous86]

My work (hospital) would not accept cords. Items need to be disinfected between patients. Staff have enough stuff to keep clean honestly. But it’s a nice sentiment.

[@jackie_jrml]

This is an amazing idea - if they take them!

[@lauraspignesi6041]

Put on the free Facebook tag sales. Many people have nothing, so appreciate generosity of clothing, household items etc

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

If one does not buy so much crap, there is nothing to trash!

[@susannap2419]

I do not throw away old plastic containers, I just do not use them for food, I repurpose them. They are amazing for little things in the garage or somewhere else in the house. Plastic is so expensive these days,so I try to use them until they are completely broken.

[@Niecey9766]

People may want to consider checking with their local domestic violence agencies to see if they accept cell phone donations. Cell phones with no service can be used to access 911.

[@RooBhrt4]

I use old cellphones to play games on Wi-Fi, save music, audiobooks and movies to cast to the TV so I can keep my actual cellphone clean and organized with necessities. They come in handy during hurricane season and provide entertainment during power outages when preserving the battery on my cellphone for emergencies is critical.

[@mollyj409]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@kimberlywindsor1630]

Omg true!! Free hard drive storage!

[@jdbfortney]

That's what I do! All my music is on a 20 yr old blackberry ❤❤❤ I like the classics & the battery can be replaced!

[@MichelleLeone66]

I LOVE to do this in January! Seasonally I do clothes. January is a whole house thing 😁

[@marypalmer2088]

Why are we so afraid to get rid of stuff! Let's clean out our homes! Happy New Years everyone!

[@nickimontie]

I use unbleached parchment paper liners to use in my Air Fryer. I’m not ready to give up on mine yet!

[@LiveLaughLeaveBB]

I can't use my air fryer??!! I use the silicone liners. I can't give up my air fryer!

[@sesame-dl2ym]

Dollar tree sells parchment liners

[@lorineely6921]

My air fryer changed my life! lol no way

[@lilu6766]

Luv parchment paper

[@lorenadugan6355]

I used to toss spices when I moved often. Now, When I open a spice I write the mo/yr on the bottom. I toss them every 4/5 years.

[@samanthahunter1759]

Off the back of this, practice mindful purchasing across all areas. I started only buying things I actually use rather than things I think I might like to use.

[@elizarsmith1449]

Good on you ! I couldn’t agree more……

[@gunnm01fr]

That's definitely where we should start.. getting rid of items because they are out of style just says a lot... I guess you just buy more when it's back in style..

[@bobbielynn_10]

I would like to add something to your list - plastic clothing. Detoxify your life by getting rid of all of the “fast fashion,” clothing made from synthetic materials. I’ve been purging everything made with polyester, for example, and replacing them with quality items made from natural materials like cotton, hemp, silk, and wool. It feels so good to have less (not more) and to wear things I feel better about touching my skin. 😊

[@HappyLife-nf7wb]

I'm trying my best to do this but still, the thoughts of throwing something that still useful is so hard... Like exactly today, I planned to to clothes declutter and failed miserably. I just sit there and made tea and ate the biscuits sigh

[@bobbielynn_10]

@ I donated almost all of the clothes and some bed linens I purged to our church’s clothes closet. I’ve already received feedback that many of the items have already been distributed to some people who needed some things to keep them warm.

[@AnnaBKrahn]

Real cotton is the best!!

[@lilu6766]

Where do you even buy clothes like that?

[@bobbielynn_10]

@@lilu6766 Personally, I shop upscale consignment shops and eBay for quality, gently-used items.

[@neverenoughshoes14]

I actually donate the Christmas or seasonal when I first pull it out, that way I’m hoping it gets more interest and a new home quicker 😊

[@laurawilliams1991]

Good reminder for me. It always feels good when high-traffic areas are organized. Saves me time and frustration in daily life.

[@CourtneyG1015]

For games, I would check with schools (if age appropriate) and/or nursing homes to donate them, if they take them but this video had lots of good ideas! Thx for sharing!

[@sweetnothingsasmr1]

Lots of these things can be donated and given away on buy nothing (cool way to give in the neighborhood that’s super convenient and lets you donate things like food or something you might not be able to take to the charity shop), composted, and recycled. Also just a reminder that most garbage companies have special ways to dispose of e waste and cords rather than the trash! ❤

[@ashleys4652]

She said in the video several times to donate as much as possible.

[@agnesnagy207]

100% agreed! 👏🙏🐝🌳🌞

[@sweetnothingsasmr1]

@@ashleys4652yeah I appreciate that she’s said that in the video! Just giving options because the title says trash

[@Thepublicaccount]

I’m lucky where I live if you have a bag of clothes or stuff like that, you can put it in a clear plastic bag and set it in your driveway and somebody will always stop and take it. I also really like the buy nothing groups that’s been away. I’ve gotten rid of a lot of things that I just don’t need anymore. That were lightly used. I live near a school and I’ve had several times that I put out bags of clothes always write the size and white category of clothes they are that I’ve had some of the school kids walk up and ring the bell and ask if I would hold it for them until after school I’ve had so many school kids pick up bags of clothes, especially when I put out like sweaters and warmer things. I know a lot of people can’t do that. I’m lucky to not have an HOA.

[@amysmithssportsandmakeup1397]

You know you can wash and dry your bed pillows on hi heat in the washer and dryer.

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Yup! and I add the dryer balls so they get a lil punch action to keep 'em in shape .. lol

[@cherylbrookshire3290]

I have done this last year and doing more this year. I have donated a lot and thrown what was really worn out. Going to through my sweaters again. I have down sized and love it!!

[@memj89]

I went threw my dish towels and cloths just recently and moved them to the cleaning rag bucket. I live in a tiny house and we don't have any storage. Its probably a good thing i don't have storage space. The only items that takes up most space is the Christmas decorations. Ive been having to replace items. I believe i am finished replacing items. I finally found a perfect treetopper. I enjoy this video each year. Now, to go through the pens. Thanks for throwing that one in.

[@audreyarsenault]

Half of my spice shelf is in the trash and that shelf looks and feels so good now!! 😁

[@trinityworker74]

Swedish Death Cleaning!! Let's go! LOL

[@alisonschooley5459]

Absolutely!

[@elainedomalewski4954]

I started decluttering today and l already have 1 large trash bag full of donations.😊❤

[@lisaneville6155]

don't know what the thrift stores in your area takes in - but ours in Canada (Value Village) take in everything clothes & household (cords mugs books small appliances and coathangers too). Just pass it forward. I also love to thrift. There is always someone who wants what you don't.

[@dorothycantrall4110]

Great ideas! But I did still think those white ankle boots looked in style.

[@mittenjumpstrings]

I'm so thankful I bought the toaster oven style air fryer. I love it and the interior is stainless steel.

[@janettecarrell]

I just moved from one Over 55 Apartment to another Over 55 Apartment just two months ago. It was a great time to purge my whole house of clothes, medicines, spices and seasonings, makeup…..the list goes on. I can’t tell you how many time I went to Goodwill with items that were too good to throw away and still could be used by someone. It’s amazing how much we can accumulate over time.

[@robertascholten8173]

Thanks for the tip on aluminum foil, Shea. Useful. Also the tip on the glass Ninja air fryer.

[@1663jtb]

What about baking directly on this large baking trays? Are those aluminum?

[@peggyhawley8435]

I have stainless steel cookie trays​@@1663jtb

[@renegwinn6382]

You should not throw medicine or supplements away. Instead, take them to a drug disposal day or if your police department has a drug disposal kiosk. Throwing them away, leeches the product into the environment.

[@lilu6766]

My local Walgreens has one, too. Take meds out of containers first and put them in a Ziplock baggie. Walgreens will also take old, usually orange, medication bottles with the personal label ripped off to recycle. They can't be used again.

[@missladylexx]

4:43 just a quick PSA on those black plastic utensils, not sure if everyone’s aware but often they are made of recycled plastic from things like old TVs, electronics and have extreme chemicals in them.

[@ColleenJoudrey]

I declutter constantly so most of these items have been tackled within the last 3 months already. My next mission is my collection of jeans. I have far too many pairs but at least half of them don't fit.

[@samanthabissell22]

This was so inspiring/motivating as my dad n I are in the process of helping out one of our relatives by dividing everything

[@nickimontie]

I not only donated tons of little used and unused bras, but at the same time, threw away all the ones that have straps that don’t stretch, or connector hooks that are broken. I could not believe how many I would push aside when I replaced them. Unbelievable but I got a ton of space back in my lingerie drawer!

[@Shyshypanda]

Thank you for the video. I’ve done a lot of of this already, got safer cookware in November, got safer wood only spatulas spoons in December and went through all my spices in the summer. Did a big clothing donation from me and my daughter, sorry one of the bags I purchased from Amazon from your video got donated . Now, please help me straighten out my finances.

[@cynthiagraven3343]

I think these are great ideas to help people start into the new year with less clutter, more space, & free minds. Thanks!

[@brendareynolds2669]

Happy New Year! 🎉 Loved the "high hopes" comment. Had that a few times with some very uncomfortable shoes 😂 Blessings for a wonderful 2025 ❤

[@lilu6766]

The higher the heel, the higher the hopes! 😂

[@kennilynnsanford5739]

Shea thank you so so much for all the tips for getting rid of the toxic stuff in our homes. I started on the first going through my kitchen to get rid of all the things that you mentioned. And I have been wanting to change out my air fryer for one that’s non toxic. So thanks for the recommendation. I would love for you to make more videos about this topic. Thank you again and have a great new year.

[@kimgirl702]

I love vids like this! They get me in the mood to declutter! 😁

[@user-nightstork]

are you in my head?? i just did all of this 2 weeks ago and it was so good to clean it all out😊

[@madelyn6404]

I moved three years ago, got rid of excess mugs and I have collected more mugs, lol need to go thru them again

[@MT10oreo]

Recent article in the NYT regarding black plastic utensils being toxic.

[@Whatworksthisworks]

This has been proven to be wrong.

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I’ve done this over the past couple weeks. I have 3 trash bags full to donate. I have thrown out a lot of trash. I still have to go through my electronics boxes but I’m almost done. I feel great doing this regularly!

[@baileydiesel6302]

The latest findings about ‘black plastic’ are very alarming. Add it to the list of things that are not good for us.

[@aliluck3903]

each year a new trend, use what you have… and get rid of what’s used up or not serving you or your home.

[@bluevol1976]

I did a lot of this over my Christmas break from teaching. My kitchen feels so much better to work in now!

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

Thanks for thr mention of the fake plants! They are so horrible and collect so much dust and look terrible

[@bekahthomas3631]

I appreciate this video! 2025 I am making an effort to be a better steward and live more sustainably.

[@KeyTyan]

Soooo true!! We need to do it more often!! I trashed everything from every single corner (but clothes, will get to it shortly)! To enter a New Year, according to Chinese tradition, you need to clean all the corners! Great inspiring video to get a fresh clean start!!🤩👍🤗

[@wendio5437]

We have a stainless steel air fryer that opens with a door (like an old school toaster oven) and we use it EVERY SINGLE day. We rarely use our regular oven because the air fryer is so much faster. We have the Cosori Smart Air Fryer and it’s AMAZING!!

[@MjHolt-08]

Yes, glass containers. Keep lids with them when storing

[@Angela-jg6gv]

Did this !! It feels great and my home looks so much better 😁👏👏👏👏❤️🙏 Happy New Year !!

[@parpyy]

PSA here 😅 Try using epicurean cutting boards. They’re made of paper composite and DISHWASHER SAFE. I’m a big fan tbh just not having to worry about wooden cutting boards and chicken makes it worth it

[@cherylanderson8324]

Great inspiration as I prepare for an upcoming move. Thanks!

[@SheaWhitney]

So glad it helps! Good luck with your move!

[@Teresa_ad]

I do this for every season.

[@madalenacalleja1199]

I always wash my pillows very often. You should try 👌💃🏻

[@--Singularity--]

To those mugs you put basil to grow and your wires you can giveaway. Cans without lids you use to germinate your basils in it.

[@meganstevens50]

I put meat cutting boards in the dishwasher. How do wooden ones get clean?

[@kellidixon6521]

I go through my pens and markers often. It’s a quick way to thin out the junk drawer or office desk

[@Daisies_work]

I really enjoy your videos! They are positive, helpful and thoughtful. Wow! 2025 is already doing you great (even if this video was filmed in 2024). You look fabulous! Thanks again for the helpful and thoughtful insights.

[@natlayne78]

spotted that Steelers mug 😊fellow western Pennsylvanian here lol. Shout out from Johnstown PA ❤

[@donnaolson922]

Sat here shaking my head in agreement so many times! I’m off to the closets!

[@karavose5443]

I just did this on New Year’s Day! Feels so good! On a sidenote, what color lipstick are you wearing? It’s beautiful and I need it!

[@trishwright7510]

Instead of throwing discarded clothes that are too worn to donate, or cords try Trashie Take Back Bag. For a small fee, you fill the bag then use the QR code to make a label to drop off to the local UPS store. You are saving the environment and decluttering at the same time!

[@JennieJulian]

I absolutely love purging

[@makenai555]

Mugs have no place in my home if my hand does not fit in them to wash them properly. I also use a silicone basket for my airfryer, the original cosori. There are businesses that pick the pillows, sterilize the content and wrap them in new material. Great video!!! As usual! Happy new year

[@marisolpooh1]

Great idea ! To trash 25 items ! Will sure do tomorrow 😇 thanks Shea. .

[@cordeliaadams4898]

I am happy and relieved that I don’t have any of this things in my home! 😃

[@terribullock8857]

This is just what I needed!! Already cleaned out my spice drawer, and oh, what a difference!!! I may actually begin to enjoy cooking in 2025!!❤

[@serisingh]

Hi. Do you realize wood has pores, and that to seal them so food and moisture and bacteria don’t get inside, they treat the wood with all kinds of stains and sealants? How are those any better than using stainless steel utensils?!? At least with stainless steel there are no chemical surface treatments. Plus you can put them in the dishwasher!

[@sandrahoover3127]

love these ideas, I really have to clean out under my sink!!

[@-nellie-m3711]

Great video as always Shea, I love how you get straight to the point of the video, I’ll often go through my pantry and throw away items that I haven’t used or are out of date because I only needed it for a certain recipe and haven’t used it since, pens 🖊️ are another thing I go through and throw out the ones that don’t work anymore, actually this video would be one of your best for Me, because I implement just about everything you talked about into my own home being someone that doesn’t like clutter around my home. Happy New Year 🥳 to You, Josh and your boys. Looking forward to what’s coming in 2025. Greetings from Queensland Australia ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@CL-mn1yq]

Even better, stem the tide of stuff coming in the house.

[@lilu6766]

Thank you!

[@UnknownProphetess]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@maybemeganjane]

Can you include recommendations for new kitchen towels? I don’t like tea towels as a lot id kitchen towels don’t absorb much.

[@Mrs.Darcy27]

I always use white 100% cotton bar mop towels (usually get at Home Goods/TJ Maxx). Highly absorbent and I can bleach them when necessary.

[@maybemeganjane]

⁠I’ll look into this. Thank you!

[@rgoob4045]

"bar mops' are 100% white on white stripes that absorb great.

[@olgavernor280]

Gosh nooooo I will never ever get rid of my shoes They are gorgeous ❤ anything but shoes 😂

[@rebeccarawlings1757]

Fantastic video Shea! I'll be cleaning out around my house. May I ask where you found your beautiful bed? I love it.

[@terwya]

So many recipes call for covering with foil when baking then take the foil off to brown. So you said no aluminum but you didn't say what to use instead? I have replaced all my cutting boards with wood or bamboo love that little one you recommended. I also have replaced most of my tupperwear with glass. I've stuck to my last years resolution is if I don't like something return it right away even makeup.

[@workingonlinewithheather]

I was wondering the same about aluminum foil. One of my recipes I make says to cover with aluminum foil while in the oven.

[@fidgetkib8142]

Great info on the air fryer. I'm having a hard time parting with mine, but it is old.

[@jocelynrose3071]

Def inspired! Thanks, Shea! HNY!

[@AFFTFOMSICHTS]

That’s why I refused to buy a spice racks when I moved by myself. I knew I would never or hardly use most of them, so I bought the ones I regularly use individually instead. Idc if it’s technically more expensive, it takes up significantly less room and creates less waste

[@houston5568]

Just got rid of my boardgames that were used when the kids were below 8 years of age; it really cleaned out that cabinet.

[@Ahardee]

Shea, you can ship anything you don't want to me and I'll take it to the women's shelter I work with. I know you can't do that. I admire what you do ❤

[@annettehankins3268]

Good video!! I needed this nudge!!

[@janelesniak1817]

I gave problems throwing out good things. You do run into areas not taking items so you have to plan strategically. We donate to local charity shops and Vietnam vets, habitat for humanity. Just don’t bring junk it will get tossed anyway😊

[@haokarenhc]

Ok silly question, what do use to replace aluminum 😅😅 they’re so useful and affordable

[@personincognito3989]

It depends on what the uses for but you can line cookie sheets or whatever with parchment paper

[@lorenadugan6355]

We bought set of glass containers: 4 small 4 medium, all rectangle, stackable, with silicone seal, plastic lids and clips.

[@pattypatmos1776]

Happy New year ❤

[@rm_bruna]

The pens, I had like 100+ colorful ones, highlighters, you name it. When I finished college I went through all of them and sold all my school supplies for like 10€, pens were, at most, half way through. Felt so good 😂

[@12044m]

Dish towels don’t harbor bacteria if they are clean. Was them often.

[@lilu6766]

It's hard to get them clean and degreased in our hard water, so, yeah, some do start to harbor bacteria. You can tell when you go to dry dishes, and it makes them stink.

[@lilu6766]

Anyway, animal shelters gladly take old towels and dishcloths.

[@12044m]

@@lilu6766 I have never had that problem.

[@viviennesmith3780]

Wow!! Lots of great ideas, Shea. Thanks!

[@laceyrushworth9823]

I love how you always slip in healthy options! (It's never annoying)

[@gailoverholt6498]

I tried donating board games some years ago & the center (Salvation Army or Goodwill) told me they don’t take board games that are opened. Apparently too often they have missing pieces.

[@OKJen98]

Give to actual shelters. Goodwill wants to sell stuff & they actually throw a ton away. Look for homeless shelters, juvenile centers or nursing homes. ❤

[@kafrank4325]

Encourage everyone to donate or recycle appropriately. There are local places for electronic recycling and most pharmacies have an area to recycle medicines and supplements.

[@lilu6766]

US pharmacies do not recycle medications or supplements. They should, however, have a large, metal bin, similar to those at the post office but white, where you can deposit old, ineffective, or disliked meds. Police departments often have them, too. Put them in a Ziplock baggie first. Meds etc are HIGHLY TOXIC to the environment and need to be incinerated. Never put them down the drain, toilet, or in a garbage can.

[@darsig3317]

Thank you for all of these great suggestions! Now if I can only get my hoarding husband to unload crap!! 😂

[@Outrageous86]

I use my plastic cutting board to set out bread, crackers, cheese etc. That way I get use out of it safely. Mine are pretty marble looking. I haven’t cut on them so they do not have the cut marks on them. I just get so much use out of them! I bust out my nice bamboo charcuterie board for many things but I dunno the slim cutting boards are just so light and easy to clean/use. 😊 Also they say If you stand a pillow up vertically and it doesn’t stay up straight on its own, (is flimsy) it is not supportive enough for your neck and it’s time to replace. I have a neck/shoulder injury. So I need to replace mine every 1-2 years max

[@laura6796]

Great advice!!

[@catherinehilton2696]

Pimple patches on bug bites help lessen the itch

[@floflo5556]

Happy New Year Shea 🎉. Wow good to know about the aluminum foil.

[@olgavernor280]

You are so right on cords. This would be my first goal

[@juliehurley3483]

The first time I purged the spice rack was shocking! Most of what I had was expired. I took a picture of the trashcan next to the recycle bin when I was finished. The recycle bin was loaded up with all those empty containers and the trash was filled with an entertaining design from all the spices emptied into it! 😂

[@jennifers.wilson3899]

Good ideas! I love spring cleaning at the new year.