Thursday is for Tossing

Why is it hard to get rid of silly things - like the very broken laundry basket that has been replaced but still hanging around?

305. broken toys, etc. (son's room)
306. 5? magazines (living room)
307. fan visor (son's room)
308. boxes (my room)
309. laundry basket (my room)
310. 2 belts (my room)
311. papers (my room)
312. keychain (hall)
313. alarm clock (my room)