Never burned

Submitted by quaquero t3_zxdhrc in philadelphia

I have a collection of about 20 scented candles in glass. Candles were gifts from well intentioned people (mostly family) but stashed away because I don't like scented candles. Any where in the area to donate? I can take them to city dump, but thought to check here first.

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Brahette t1_j1zmxse wrote

Post on your local Buy Nothing group

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urbantravelsPHL t1_j1zrigd wrote

Candles are always very popular on Buy Nothing groups, I second this

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Brahette t1_j20nxv2 wrote

I also see a lot of used/empty candles gifted! A lot of people will reuse them to make their own candles and such. It's the gift that keeps on giving lol

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snake_w_arms t1_j1zpv4s wrote

Put them out in a box that says free. They’ll be gone before you know it.

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formerPhillyguy t1_j1zxf3h wrote

Want them gone even faster? Put $10 price on the box and a sign that says "do not steal".

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stoned-alone00 t1_j20ccdy wrote

Totally second this. When I was gearing up to move I put tons of stuff out to get rid of and I was surprised how much of it moved. Not everything of course but I ended up only have to take a fraction of the stuff to a donation center.

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drugsovermoney t1_j1zqljp wrote

philly aids thrift takes household items

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formerPhillyguy t1_j1zxlus wrote

Post on the "Free" section of Craig's List. I've used this to get rid of a lot of stuff, including broken chunks of concrete.

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_SundaeDriver t1_j20e37n wrote

Sounds like you have gifts for the family for the next few years. Those who give candles, get candles

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FuzzyScarf t1_j1zqwwd wrote

My family just did a White Elephant exchange and you should have seen how many candles people brought as gifts!

Anyway, you might be able to donate them to Green Drop. They do take housewares.

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dancing_light t1_j20pdti wrote

I recommend Buy Nothing groups, but I’ll happily take some off your hands! I burn candles often :)

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PBfromPhilly t1_j1zm932 wrote

Maybe eBay? If they are unused, you could make a few bucks

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RandomPhillyGuy t1_j20w097 wrote

Goodwill would certainly take them, a good cause

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ModalEclipse t1_j225q1x wrote

You in south philly? I’ll take some candles lol

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lissssxo t1_j22kved wrote

I’ll gladly take one, or a few! I’m over 13th and Oregon!

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73Wolfie t1_j241tk1 wrote

go light every single one at the sight of the next child homicide victim

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