Depending on what it is. If it can go into the recycle bin, it will. Gone by the end of the day if it goes to the curb. I've even donated from the freezer. If DH and I don't eat it in a couple months I put it into a cooler and take it to soup kitchen or mission. The packages are always marked with the date I put it into the freezer. Had a big package of turkey legs and couple roasts that needed to be used up and knew we wouldn't in anytime soon. They couldn't have been happier. They were making soups and stews that week. Worked out fine. not going to mess with garage sale. Advertised a futon once. They came to get it and next thing I knew they (a couple) walked all the way through my house. My DH wasn't so dear with them. Our house is small but didn't have to go all the way through it. Never again. To the curb.