05/29/2026
Ready to clean out or downsize? Take a look at what we DON’T accept at our auctions This will help you decide what to trash, donate or sell at your own garage sale. No Exercise Equipment, No pianos or organs, Ironing Boards, Irons, Mismatched Cords & Chargers, No TV’s of any kind, Baby Car Seats, Strollers, Baby Beds (all need safety checked), Cassette Tapes, VHS tapes (no longer accepted at local libraries either - yes, I know, "they say" Disney & black Diamond spines are collectible.), Computer equipment including monitors, keyboards, mouses, lap tops, Coffee Mugs (doesn't matter what collection you have), wrapping paper rolls bows & boxes, unmatched dinner plates, incomplete china sets, metal or wooden photo frames (all sizes), plastic drink cups, home interior pictures, wall pictures or plaques unless vintage, medical testing kits, no used sheets or bath towels, no used makeup or perfume, drinking glasses unless vintage, punch bowls, glass snack sets, chemicals, paint, stain, household cleaners, typewriters unless vintage, sewing material, Christmas artificial trees unless high-end, new or vintage, used tires, no jars unless marked canning or vintage, used lumber, stuffed animals, games without boxes or pieces, magazines unless vintage, National Geographic’s, newspapers (needs to be historical to keep), nonworking anything (tools, mowers, appliances), used mattress and box-springs, entertainment centers for TVs, patterned fabric furniture (it doesn’t matter if it’s just like new), wire hangers, artificial flowers, mismatched flatware, pots without lids, Teflon pans, Tupperware without lids, used mens advertising caps (will take vintage sports caps), no candles, college or high school books, any Avon bottles, metal or wood file cabinets (only type that will sell is fire proof), any type of desks (computer, metal, wood), landline phones unless vintage rotary. No clothes or shoes, luggage unless high end or vintage Books can be donated at the Hays Public Library, old cell phones, laptops, laser cartridges, ink jet cartridges, I pods, tablets were once accepted at Plainville Sacred Heart. E Waste is accepted at Ellis County Landfill. Flower shops may accept flower vases, call first My suggestion is to start with one room and finish with it before moving to the next room. If you’re unsure, send me a photo of the item, I can help you with your decision. I can usually give you an estimate on value. Items people throw away and shouldn’t are sports tickets, rock band tickets, any MCM items for example lucite grapes or home decor, paper valentines, post cards, ladies’ vintage hats, purses or furs, watches, vintage toys, men’s’ dress hats or Stetsons, used fishing equipment, anything Coleman, any vintage Christmas or holiday items including blow molds. Happy Organizing & Cleaning!