Laundry Baskets Put in Garbage Cart Ways to Reuse Organize Your Home Use unwanted laundry baskets as organizers for your home. They can help keep kids’ toys, sports equipment or pet supplies all in one place, or serve as great organizers for your car to hold jumper cables and other auto supplies. Turn Into a Planter An old wicker laundry basket can be repurposed as a decorative planter for your home.