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Hamilton Spectator: ‘Freecycle’ a good way to lessen trash

November 3, 2011 fiona

Using “freecycle” is an additional option for our garbage issues.

This is a free Internet service provided whereby there is a method of disposing of items people do not need and no longer want to keep that would otherwise end up on the curb waiting for pick up by our garbage workers.

There is a chapter in Hamilton, as well as in Burlington. An unwanted item is entered on the website and interested people reply. Only when arrangements are made for a pickup is an address given. All manner of items are taken such as furniture, building and landscaping material, leftovers from remodelling, plants, toys, books, clothing, etc. If a particular item is desired, that can be posted as well. This service has saved enormous amounts of items being taken to the dump. The other advantage is that one doesn’t have to haul to the curb for pickup or to the local dump which normally charges a fee.

Anyone can Google “freecycle Hamilton” and sign up.

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Waste Management World: Dumpster Dive at MCC Analyzes Recycling Habits

November 2, 2011 fiona

New this year, a MCC Freecycle event will happen during the 6th Annual Dumpster Dive on the Clock Tower Lawn from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Students and employees are encouraged to participate by bringing in functional items from home that they want to get rid of. The Freecycle event will allow others a chance to use something you don’t need anymore. Everything will be free. Knick-knacks, clothing, pictures, toys/games, books, luggage, dishes, purses, sports gear, holiday items, tools and more will be accepted. Restrictions include items that are larger than one person can easily carry and no weapons or illegal items will be accepted. An individual does not need to bring something in order to take something. MCC already recycles but it is always better to REUSE.

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East Brunswick Patch:Freecycle a Huge Success

November 2, 2011 fiona

They carried in tables and chairs and bags of old clothes. Others maybe lugged in old computers or tools and maybe a bike.

It didn’t matter what people brought, because it was all welcome Sunday during Freecycling, which invited people to bring their old, unwanted items, leave them, and pick and choose from something someone else brought to be discarded

In other words, it was the ultimate recycling day.

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Wicked Local: Sherborn Swap Shop closes for season Oct. 30

October 31, 2011 fiona

We expect to open during the early part of April. Clothing and book donations will continue to be accepted at the Recycling Center throughout the winter. Anyone who must get rid of other usable items before the spring opening could use the online program Framingham Freecycle, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamMAfreecycle/, or Craigslist or local charities such as Salvation Army, Goodwill or Savers.

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Huffington Post: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Stupid

October 31, 2011 fiona

The children’s toys are mostly second hand, and their clothes are hand-me-downs that John got through Freecycle.org, an international website with local groups that trade items for free. About 300 people in Osceola County and three neighboring counties, undoubtedly struggling like the Nailors, are in their group, exchanging household items, furniture, toys, clothes, and even food like fresh eggs… “Amanda and Emily are young, so they don’t realize how poor we are,” Sarah told Cass. “But when they get older…” She did not finish the sentence.

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MenloParkPatch: Shop Green By Recycling Your Wardrobe

October 21, 2011 fiona

If you have special items, such as children’s clothing or women’s business outfits, consider targeted programs like Samaritan House or the Career Closet. If you have more than you want to load into the car and deliver as a tax-deductible donation to any local shop, consider using Freecycle (it’s great for giving things to your neighbors, as well as finding items they offer for free).

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MountainViewPatch: Want An Empty Garage? Have A Sale.

October 20, 2011 fiona

Don’t forget to be friendly, have enough small bills and change on hand and lower your prices at the end of the day to avoid putting things back in that remote corner of your garage. When the sale ends, take the unsold items to Goodwill, a local charity or post them on Freecycle. And remember how many signs you put out and where you put them so you can take them all down.

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Summit Daily News: Your Money: The economics of raising kids

October 19, 2011 fiona

Summit County also has some great Internet tools for savings. In addition to the Summit Daily’s classified ads and craigslist, we have a branch of the Freecycle network (groups.freecycle.org/SummitFreecycle). This is a great place where parents can post messages that they are looking for certain sizes of clothes, or giving away piles of toys. I’ve gotten some amazing toys and clothes through this exchange, and have also passed along our kids’ stuff to some great homes. Everyone wins!

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Allentown Morning Call: Find free stuff online

October 17, 2011 fiona

“Not sure if you’ve highlighted freecycle.org before, but it’s an international organization with local chapters where folks freely offer and receive all types of goods for free, no strings attached,” Pat said. “I am giving away two huge buckets of black walnuts.”

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The Age.Com: A sense of belongings

October 14, 2011 fiona

Now, stashers can get their fix around the clock thanks to online freebie communities such as Freecycle, which puts you a click away from an old sofa, a baby’s high chair or a pile of dirt.

This is but one of many thousands of new communities that have sprung from a simple idea and a location on the web.

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