9 Items the MSU Surplus Store Won’t Accept

As we head into the holidays, some of us are, perhaps, making room for new items to come into the house. Anyone with a child knows how many items (toys) they already have, and how many more they're going to get from family and Santa this Christmas.

Rather than wait until you're bringing more stuff into your house before you get rid of some, now is an excellent time to take stock of what you have and what you don't need.

Items That Can Be Donated to the MSU Surplus Store

If there items you own that are in good shape and could have a second life with someone else, this is the perfect opportunity to take it to the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center.

Between reusable goods and recycling, there are lots of items that are accepted. Things like good, usable furniture, bicycles, books, DVDs, appliances, clothing, electronics, and Styrofoam.

However, what's equally as important as knowing what you can donate, is knowing what you can't donate.

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9 Items the MSU Surplus Store Won’t Accept

There are some things that the MSU Surplus Store will not accept.

Alkaline Batteries

These are the batteries used in a lot of common household devices. These need to be disposed of properly.

Chemicals

Things like fertilizers, antifreeze, and a whole lot more fall in this category. Those all need to be disposed of properly.

Cleaning Supplies

Anything you use to clean with is a no-go.

Fluorescent Tubes/CFL Bulbs

Hazardous Waste

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment."

Large, office type copy machines

Mattresses

Mattresses pose a huge risk for bed bugs, and they don't accept them at all.

Modular Furniture Panels

Cubicles are not accepted.

Recordable & non commercially recorded DVD's, CD's, and VHS tapes

They don't want your weddings videos, family reunions tapes, and mixtapes.

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