Freecycle, a global network for giving away used goods, is a great place to find secondhand furniture, gadgets, and even clothes – all without spending a penny.
Daily Kos: How To Help Each Other
For about 7 years now, I’ve been a Volunteer Moderator for a worldwide organization, Freecycle.org. Beginning in England, there are Freecycle.org branches in many areas and if not, it’s easy to start one.
Our Mission Statement is to reduce waste, save resources and to ease the burden on local landfills. We’re an all volunteer organization and we care about the planet.
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MSN: How to Dispose of Household Items That Are Difficult To Get Rid Of
If you have an old mattress and box spring in good condition, consider selling them or giving them away on a web site such as Freecycle Network, Nextdoor or craigslist. If you purchased a new mattress, see if the store will take your old mattress for recycling.
You can also check with your local recycling center or garbage disposal service to see what their rules are with old mattresses and box springs. Garbage haulers will often pick up a certain number of oversized items each year. Yet another option is a junk removal company, like 1-800-Got-Junk?
Toronto.com: Go green at the office
Here are a few ways to go green as you clean. List things you want to give away (like a desk or used equipment) on www.freecycle.com or www.craigslist.com and someone local will come pick it up at your place or anywhere convenient to you. Take the rest to a women’s shelter or charity. If they can’t use it, they may be able to sell it to another place.
Arizona Daily Star: These Tucson nonprofits can help with year-end recycling, reusing
It’s New Year’s Eve and if your list of resolutions includes recycling and reusing, local nonprofits can help make those intentions a reality.
In fact, the Freecycle Network (https://www.freecycle.org/), a nonprofit dedicated to helping people give and get stuff for free, is gearing up for its busiest day of the year.
“Every year, our busiest day is January 2. Everyone gets through the holidays and they say, ‘I got my new sweater and I’m getting rid of the old … it’s kind of like Boxing Day in England, when people box up their old stuff after Christmas to get rid of it,” said Deron Beal, founder and CEO of Freecycle, which he established locally in 2003.
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Another piece features a Zimmer frame she found in the street.
“It’s classic waste. The NHS gives them out for free and people don’t want a used one. You see them a lot,” she said.
She has also collected items from online sites like eBay and Freecycle.
“It’s incredible what people chuck away.
“I always tell people I’m going to use it in art, and they’re fascinated and pleased. They’re glad it’s being used.”
Wells Nub News: Last chance to Freecycle in 2024!
What is Freecycle?
Freecycle is a grassroots movement that promotes sustainability and community. It’s a great way to reduce waste and give things a second life.
How it works:
- Donating: Bring your unwanted items to the event. Make sure they are in good condition and clean.
- Finding treasures: Browse the stalls and find items you need or want.
- Reducing waste: Help reduce waste by giving your unwanted items a new home.
Why Freecycle?
- It’s free: Everything is free!
- It’s fun: It’s a great way to meet new people and have fun.
- It’s sustainable: It helps reduce waste and promotes sustainability.
KPAX: Underconsumption core: TikTok’s new trend embracing minimalism and maximizing what you own
While TikTok is where you’ll find most of the chatter about underconsumption, Lindsey said Facebook, Freecycle, and eBay are great places to take advantage of the movement. The platforms work both ways by unloading all of the clutter yet finding ways to spend less on items you feel are necessities in your life.
Google For Publishers: FREECYCLE
Freecycle is keeping thousands of items out of landfills each day
For over two decades, Freecycle has been a nationally-recognized, volunteer-run nonprofit that keeps “good stuff” out of landfills. Since partnering with Publift and Google, Freecycle has been able to generate income from their site — and keep their mission alive in the process.