Picture Frame Disposal

You can donate old picture frames to charities to veteran organizations and more. First, determine if your item is in good and usable condition. Start by seeing if any of your friends and family could use your old photo frame. Next, call around to local charities such as the Salvation Army and more. Finally, call around and see if any local art shops may need some old frames.

You can also try selling your frame on marketplaces online. Some good examples of places to look are the Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, eBay and more. If you don’t have the time or means to do all this yourself, you can book LoadUp, who has donation pickup services that will not only take your picture frames for you but also deliver them to a local charity.

In order to dispose of the picture frame glass, all you need to do is remove the glass from the frame with some simple tools. Then, either recycle the glass from the frame. If yours is broken beyond repair, dispose of it properly based on your area’s guidelines.

The short answer is, it depends. You can place wooden picture frames that aren’t painted, gilded or varnished, however it’s pretty rare that you’ll see picture frames that aren’t finished with these type of materials. Varnished picture frames belong in the garbage, however the parts of wooden frames that are not treated with these materials can be recycled in the curbside bin. The same is true of plastic picture frames. Take note of what items you cannot put in your curbside bin, as some of the items will not be recycled.