Umbrellas Trash Consider DonationIf the item is still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Reuse page for ideas. Ways to Reduce Don’t Just Toss It — Fix It If your umbrella breaks, try fixing it before you throw it away. There are many guides online for umbrella repair, such as this guide from WikiHow. Ways to Reuse Use Old Umbrellas for Crafts You can use old umbrellas to make dozens of items, including walkway canopies, reusable bags, wall hooks and garden trellises. There are a ton of ideas online — take a look at this list of ideas from Dukes & Duchesses to get started. Did You Know? 33 Million Umbrellas Umbrellas are a huge market. In the U.S. alone, 33 million umbrellas are sold each year.