I never throw away. I always pack some up in team bags and donate them to homeless shelters and the like. I'm guessing if my Family was homeless and someone at the shelter handed me a pack of base cards, it might put a small smile on my face, but I really don't know for certain. I fortunately was never in that position. I just keep sending them there and to battered women's shelters. (Just let the ladies know you're coming if you're male, or they won't open the door for you, for obvious reasons.)
I appreciate Chicago players that begin competing within the city's sports organizations and stay with these teams throughout their careers.