A lot of times I can persuade people to let go of unwanted items and donate them to charity. I would give those who requested it a tax receipt. Well some of the laws have changed around charitable giving. Please read this article by Barry Bridges from Bankrate Personal Finance website to get a better understanding of this topic.

Charitable giving: How to maximize your donations

https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/guide-to-charitable-giving/