Decluttering a hoarder’s study tips?

[u/Cool-Alfalfa]

My father has reluctantly agreed to let me declutter his study.

It is stuffed with old machinery, houseware, technology etc - half the room is inaccessible.

Do you have any good tips on being ruthless when disposing of unnecessary items?

So far I have:

• If you haven't used it in a year it can probably go
• If you haven't "got around to fixing it" in a year you probably won't

Thank you

[u/TheSilverNail]

Most old technology is worthless unless it's like a first-gen Apple computer. Some think that if you plug it in and it works, it's valuable. Nope. Nobody wants a VCR. For old tech and electronics, recycle it all at a place like Best Buy if possible.

[u/Cool-Alfalfa → u/TheSilverNail]

Thank you, I’ll certainly be bringing this up if there’s resistance