when toys have been outgrown or are no longer wanted, reuse is sometimes considered. they can be donated via many charities such as goodwill industries and the salvation army, sold at garage sales, auctioned, sometimes even donated to museums. however, when toys are broken, worn out or otherwise unfit for use, care should be taken when disposing of them. donated or resold toys should be gently used, clean and have all parts. before disposal of any battery-operated toy, batteries should be removed and recycled; some communities demand this be done. some manufacturers, such as little tikes, will take back and recycle their products.