Recycling Old Kitchen Cabinets

A new kitchen is a beautiful thing, and it can transform your home and your lifestyle. But for all the fun and joy of a new kitchen, many clients are concerned about what happens with their old kitchen cabinets.

The handling of your existing kitchen cabinets is an important part of the kitchen renovation process.

There are many creative options to consider, and all are less expensive than sending your cabinets to the dump — and certainly more environmentally considerate.

If you have questions about how to dispose of your old kitchen cabinets, read below for some great suggestions.

5 ways to recycle old kitchen cabinets.

  1. Sell them.

    If your cabinets are in good condition, many salvage stores or new and used building supply stores may buy them. They will either refurbish your old cabinets and resell them or sell the cabinets as-is to do-it-yourself enthusiasts who enjoy refurbishing things themselves.

  2. Auction them

    There are many reputable online auction stores where you can sell your old cabinets. These sites connect you with interested buyers and allow you to stipulate that the buyer must pick up the cabinets themselves.

  3. Donate to charity

    Affordable housing is an important issue and there are charities that can use kitchen cabinets in good condition. Habitat for Humanity Canada is an excellent organization doing important and meaningful work across the country. Visit their website to learn more.

  4. Use old cabinets in a secondary suite

    If your home has a rental or in-law suite, consider putting your old kitchen cabinets there. You will save time, money, and will not have to worry about how to dispose of the cabinets.

  5. Use them as storage

    Kitchen cabinets are made for storing things. A couple of places in the home that can always use more storage are the basement and the garage. Either on the floor or mounted on the wall, these cabinets can provide safe storage for many things that you do not use every day. You can even child-proof these cabinets by putting a lock on the door.

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