Although a good-quality sex doll can easily last many years if she’s properly cared for, the day may still eventually come when it’s time for the two of you to part ways. Your doll may eventually become damaged or accumulate too much wear and tear for your taste. Or your preferences may simply change, leaving you more than ready to upgrade.

Whatever the case may be it’s good to have a game plan in place for when you need to dispose of your sex doll, as it’s an awkward item to get rid of. Here are a few viable options to consider when and if the time ever comes.

Don’t simply toss the doll in the trash.

Many people will simply wonder why they can’t just toss their unwanted sex doll in the trash and call it a day. Well, for one thing, this isn’t exactly the most environmentally friendly solution you could choose, especially for such a large object made of non-biodegradable materials.

There’s also a very high possibility a neighbor or passerby might spot your doll in the trash and mistake her for a body. Also, depending on your area’s waste management laws and regulations, you could wind up facing fines or other penalties.

Look into recycling options.

A better idea would be to get in touch with someone at your local waste management facility and find out the proper protocol. Don’t worry. You don’t have to say you need to throw away a sex doll in so many words. You can simply say you need to dispose of a mannequin made of metal and either silicone or TPE.

You may also want to look into dedicated options specifically for the disposal or recycling of sex dolls and other adult toys. Many manufacturers and adult toy retailers have programs in place specifically for this purpose. At the very least, they can point you in the right direction, as they get this question from their customers more often than you can imagine.

Try reselling your doll.

If your doll is still in reasonably good condition, you’ll almost certainly be able to resell her to someone else who’d love to have her. As any doll owner knows all too well, realistic love dolls don’t come cheap, so scraping together the cash for a brand new one isn’t always feasible for everyone. Buying secondhand, on the other hand, can be a great compromise.

One way to resell your doll if you’d like to get rid of her locally is to simply place an anonymous ad on a platform like Craigslist. However, if you’re involved in the online doll community at all, you’ll likely be able to find someone on a forum or online who’s at least semi-local and willing to come take your doll off your hands in exchange for some pocket money.

And, of course, if you’re willing to tackle the job of packing your doll up and literally shipping her off to greener pastures, you’ll have even more options at your disposal. There really is a market for secondhand dolls out there, so rest assured that someone somewhere will want yours.

You can consider burying your doll, as well.

Naturally, not every doll owner feels the same way about getting rid of their realistic love doll that they would an old couch or a fridge that’s gone kaput. Many people develop deep, meaningful, loving relationships with their dolls. Parting with them isn’t easy, even when it’s obviously something that needs to happen. Emotionally, it can feel a lot like dealing with a breakup or the death of a beloved partner.

If that’s the case for you, too, you might want to consider burying your doll and giving her a proper send-off. You don’t necessarily need to make formal arrangements or anything, as a backyard burial will certainly suffice. But you may want to consider planting a tree or some rose bushes to mark the spot just in case you have nosy neighbors or overly curious friends.

Donation is always an option, as well.

Along the same lines of selling your doll or having her recycled, you can always consider donating your doll to someone who might have a use for her. For example, contemporary artists and similar folks can and will make art out of just about anything, so don’t be afraid to ask or advertise. You truly never know who has a use for something you no longer want or need.

So, as you can see, disposing of a sex doll isn’t quite as effortless as tossing out an old pizza box or anything, but it’s not impossible, either. Just consider your options, and look into the possibilities where you live as far as the choice you like the most.