Using Freecycle

Freecycle - A way to recycle goods in your local area

Do you have stuff you want to give away or is there things you need here is a website where everything is FREE, you can give your stuff away or ask for donations of things you need. Check it out it is great and saved my family lots of money and helped me clean out the stuff I no longer need. Also keeps all this stuff out of the land fills remember your junk is someone else's treasures. Here is the website address. http://www.freecycle.org Have fun to you all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS By Debbie from Berwick, Maine Editor's Note: Although we've mentioned it before, Freecycle is a great resource for giving away or getting items that people are letting go. For those of you in financial difficulties this year, post what you need on Freecycle.

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Check out http://www.freecycle.org. This site is for people within a community to post items they wish to get rid of or they are looking for. No money is exchanged, all items are free for the taking to the first person who responds. The taker is responsible for the pick up. I am not an owner or moderator of this site, just a very satisfied member who wants to share the news.

http://www.freecycle.org

By Kellie S (06/09/2004)

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Thank you for the site. (06/09/2004)

By Vicki

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In the Virginia suburbs of Washington DC you can find a fabulous freecycle group of nearly 400 members at -http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dullesfreecycle/ (07/06/2004)

By SusanReynolds

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I've discovered "Freecycle". The worldwide (!) Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a local volunteer moderator (them's good people). Membership is free. Here is the website: http://www.freecycle.org/ I've already been able to give away several items that have been cluttering up my closets or garage, but are perfectly good for someone who wants them. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!

By MahopacNYMommy (08/16/2004)

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I don't know if this appears elsewhere on this site or not - if it does, sorry http://www.freecycle.org/ I was introduced to it just a month or so ago and I LOVE it ! I think you will too !

melody_yesterday (10/05/2004)

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Join the Freecycle site in your area. I belong to 4 locally and have picked up some nice things free. http://www.freecycle.org By Betty G. (11/19/2004)

Freecycle

There's a world wide group called 'http://www.freecycle.org' It's to save items from going into the garbage and recycle instead. If you'll logon to this site then go to your section of the country and click on that, you'll get a listing of states and then groups by town/area in your state. There is no charge to join, no charge to giveaway stuff, and no charge to post a 'want' message. It's all free. The guidelines are posted on the site. It's seems to be a wonderful group and it gets a lot of activity in my area which is Northeastern, PA.

By Cynthia

Editor's Note: Although we've mentioned it before it has been a few months and it is a great resource for all areas. If there isn't a group in your area, start one. Freecycle facilitates each area listing their own group. (02/10/2005)

Checking Freecycle

I always check www.freecycle.org before getting rid of something that is still useful but that I no longer need.

I also check there first if something that I am looking for might be available for free!

By Dawn S. (03/04/2005)

Freecycle

I don't know how widespread this is, but in our area, we have several "Freecycle" groups. People post things they would normally throw away, and you can go get them - or ask for things. I wanted to paint my 2 bathrooms, living room, and doghouse, and I got 20 cans of paint for free (about 7 gallons, the others pints)!! To see if there is a Freecycle group in your area, go to Yahoo Groups and search for "Freecycle" and your city name. Or maybe you can start one! http://www.freecycle.com

By Tracy

Editor's Note: We have been advocates of Freecycle for quite a while now. I read an article today in E Magazine (Environment) which says that with 1/2 a million members Freecycle is keeping 33 tons a day out of the landfill. We highly recommend starting or joining a group in your area. (03/18/2005)

RE: Freecycle - A way to recycle goods in your local area

Hi Folks,

For those of you who requested instructions for joining a Freecycle Group in your area, go to www.freecycle.org, and click on your area... southeast, or wherever, and look for the closest group near you. You will probably find one in your own town. It's really the greatest way to get some of the things you need while helping to keep our landfills free of usable clothing, furniture and so much more.

Happy Freecycling,

By Julia in Orlando, FL

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This will be my first time! Just checking out the freecycle stuff in my area. (04/16/2005)

By Sharon

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For all people who are on a tight budget there is a site that is absolutely fantastic. It is http://www.freecycle.org Go to the location nearest you. What this site is people post articles that must be free it has everything from clothing, furniture, vehicles, toys you name it is there and best of all they are all free. They would rather see stuff recycled than have it go to the dump which lots of people do when spring cleaning and getting rid of stuff they no longer use.

Hope this helps,

Judycues from Canada (05/27/2005)

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This is such a great idea.......it is better to give it away,than to throw it away...... (07/17/2005)

By 72471

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Check out http://www.freestuffse.com also they have lots of excellent links on how to get free things on the internet. (07/20/2005)

By Ben

RE: Freecycle - A way to recycle goods in your local area ID LIKE TO JOIN I'M ON A TIGHT BUDGET WITH 3 BOYS AND I'M A SINGLE MOM (09/14/2005)

By GWENDOLYN

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Ok I give up, I must be doing something wrong. First I post things and then give them to the first person and no one shows up. Then I reply to postings that I want and am told that I got it and then nothing, No email no directions no nothing. Really just about had it with freecycle (11/09/2005)

By bluesarg

RE: Freecycle - A way to recycle goods in your local area

The worldwide (!) Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is run by a local volunteer moderator (them's good people). Membership is free. (12/13/2005)

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I joined this not long ago and have received and given away a few items. I love it. Would like to get some kind of free bartering system going also but not sure how to start it, also broke down by county of course. If anyone knows of this please contact me at seachelle1 @ cox.net (12/14/2005)

By Dede

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I just heard about this wonderful website, my daughter just moved into her own apartment, she has 2 boys age 2 & 4. She needs living room furniture such as a couch, loveseat and also a dresser for the boys room! Editor's Note: This site is not Freecycle but we highly recommend them. Go to: http://www.freecycle.org

Put in your daughter's zip code to find a local group, join it and post what you need or watch for those items. (05/03/2006)

By tammy

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Excellent idea wish I had thought of it. Have been bartering and exchanging goods and services with my friends for years. I hope it becomes common place and let's rid this country of selfish consumerites that are so wasteful! (05/24/2006)

By Rachel

I'm always looking for things I can not find

Maybe here I can find what I'm looking for (09/07/2006)

By kelli

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i can't seem to get on the freecycle web site to get free stuff round my local area. Editor's Note: Not all areas have freecycle groups. You may have to start one yourself. Go to http://freecycle.org/startagroup/ (09/08/2006)

By christine

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How do I join

Editor's Note: Go to: http://www.freecycle.org

Put in your zip code and look for a group near you. Then click on the link for that group and join the group in your area. (09/18/2006)

By tina

need help joining

I have went to freecycle.org and www.freecycle.com or http://www.freecycle.org and can not get on to the site. Please email me and let me know what to do. My email is luannyates at bellsouth dot com. Thanks, I can't wait to try it out Editor's Note: It was slow getting my connection but it is there. You may have to wait a while for it to load. (07/31/2007)

By l.yates

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Check Freecycle Before You Buy

One of my new favorite things I am getting into is my local freecycle group. I love it. I have gotten rid of stuff that has cluttered up my small apt. But the best thing is the stuff I have gotten. My favorite is my chair. Its great, before you go out and buy something, ask. Someone may have one that they won't even think about until you ask for it.

I decided I would like a wok. I was pricing them and then decided, well, I will check with freecycle first. I got offered one the same day. And it was electric, bonus. I had to drive a little ways for the griddle I wanted but was much cheaper than buying one and she gave me a few other items that turned out to be really nice and good quality stuff. You should really join your local freecycle group. You will be pleasantly surprised, I guarantee it.

By Christi from Paducah, KY

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I joined Freecycle months ago but haven't offered or taken anything yet. It seems like a very good way of getting rid of things and finding things you want. The only thing I noticed was some people asking for too much or things that to me were expensive and rather nervy of them to ask for it free. One person who didn't give any explanation why just said her son's clothes were getting too small and could someone please donate him a new wardrobe. Another one was asking for an expensive piece of exercise equipment. I wonder too about people asking for items or offering to take things, just to turn around and list on ebay! (08/25/2006)

By Debbie52

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Freecycle is great. I have offered quite a bit, and have received a few items. It is a great way to get rid of stuff that someone else could possibly use. I too, have noticed A LOT of posts for things I would NEVER ask for, but like my husband says, what does it hurt to ask. Though I too, cannot believe the nerve of some people! LOL (08/25/2006)

By Connie

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Amen for Freecycle! I cannot say enough about freecycle, not just on the receiving end, but giving and making new friends. There are a few "nuts" in the crowd, but if you are careful, you will be safe and make a difference for the planet. The idea is to keep the dumps down to a manageable pile: reclaim-remake-reuse! (08/26/2006)

By Nancy

RE: Debbie52 Check Freecycle Before You Buy

Debbie52. This is a place to ask for what you want. It may be an entire wardrobe or it might be a uniform or a wok, regardless the idea is to give and to get and to keep things out of the local landfill. I have seen clothes, good useful housewares, furniture and many other items like tools thrown in our local landfill. If someone asks they have a reason. I am sure there are no rules that state you must give a reason. I would think that just asking would show the need. I myself need size 8 and 10 boys pants and jeans. I see no reason to not ask. If a person has some boys clothes they are no longer going to use and are going to dispose of them anyway, I would be more than willing to pay for the shipping. You seem to be very judgmental of the people's requests rather than getting with the idea of Freecycle's point. Try to "Judge not" . Enjoy and use the site for what it was intended. And allow the members to lighten the load in our landfills.

Have a great day (05/02/2008)

By Ana

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Freecycle

For the past year I have discovered the greatest thing! It's called Freecycle. To sign up you go to yahoo groups and type in Freecycle + your city. It will sign you up with an email group where you can get free stuff. This keeps stuff from piling up in the landfill, and recycles, so it's great for the environment. Plus it goes along with the theory that one man's junk is another man's treasure. I have received all kinds of useful things including crib sheets, knife sets, pans, etc. and given things from my garden, kiddie pools, etc. You can also sign up on freecycle.com. Enjoy!

By thriftymomof2 from MD

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Editor's Note: Please do not post your Freecycle ads here. You should go directly to Freecycle and post them there so the appropriate people will see them. We would love to hear feedback about how Freecycle has worked for you, good or bad.

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Great place to get neat stuff. Great way to meet people as well. Just be careful, because you'll get a lot of emails!! (08/15/2007)

By Ron Nasty

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Ok, go to www.freecycle.org, type in your zip code. it will bring up a group in your city/county, if there is none, you can request to create one. this is not a freecycle group, somebody just mentioned it because its in the area of budgeting and saving money. The freecycle groups DO have a set of rules, most go off of "not posting a wanted more then once ever 1-2 weeks", just basic rules. But go to www.freecycle.org to find the group in your area if it has one, ALSO you may have to wait a couple days, to a couple weeks, the moderators are REAL people and have lives of their own so many not check emails in time. Also, the question you get asked "how did you hear about the group" isn't a trick question, its just to know how you heard about them, plain and simple. (09/06/2007)

By Candreya

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I'd like to clarify that the goal of Freecycle is not to get free stuff. The goal is to keep things out of the landfill -- and these items are gifted.

I know it sounds the same as getting free stuff, but Freecycle is just one component of the greater solution to recycling, conservation, etc.

(Freecycle member 3 years) (12/18/2007)

By Laura

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I heard about your site and really liked it. I think what you are doing is a wonderful thing, and i hope that you consider me to be a part of it. Thank you. (03/11/2008)

By Ginny

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UGH! Freecycle, in the extensive time it took me to sign up and get "approved", I had cleared out my entire garage using Craigslist's "Free Stuff" category. Interested parties came and picked up my reusables. The very same day, I tried to unsubscribe from Freecycle. 4 weeks later I still can't get off their spam-ike email list! Craigslist is easier and faster. (06/12/2008)

By Lainie in Fresno

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Freecycle is a helpful site, and I like the idea, but it's so annoying that you have to sign up through Yahoo's junk. Freuse.com is a new one. It's looks a lot better, hopefully it will catch on. (09/16/2008)

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This site is very sad; there are more people out there that need stuff and no one in their area is willing to help. What ever happened to helping people in need. The bad thing about this site is, you see people that need things but not stuff that offered in your area! (02/23/2009)

By sonja

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Check Freecycle Before You Buy

This may seem like a "no-brainer" tip but I can't stress this enough! Anytime you need something LOOK ON Craigslist or Freecycle.

My boyfriend and I bought a house in Florida for almost half of what the previous owner paid (Thanks to our economy, unfortunately.) We both came from a rental property so we needed pretty much everything. He wanted a hot tub and started to purchase one retail but he checked Craigslist and found one for 1/4 of the price!

We have also bought all our stainless steel kitchen appliances for cheap off Craigslist. We found a roommate to help with the bills and I even bought Nutrisystem products for cheap off C.L. since I wanted to try it!

My point is that you need to break yourself of the "buying from store" frame of mind. I was a spend thrift until recently. Now I'm hooked on buying cheap.

By srahjayne from Orlando, FL

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We had a series of muggings in the next town over because people were conned into driving to a vacant house for an expensive item at a price that was too good to be true. Always go to pick things up with plenty of people! (04/14/2009)

By cookwie

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For those who aren't able to get what they want through Freecycling, I also advocate thrift shopping. DH and I found a much-needed pair of dining room chairs last winter for all of $3 each, and my Craftmatic bed, while imperfect, is more comfortable than my old bed and a steal at $75. Of course we donated my old bed to the St Vincent de Paul thrift store. (04/15/2009)

By JustPlainJo

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I have offered and picked up many items via freecycle without a problem. Most freecyclers are honest about the state of the item they are posting. Most freecyclers in my area leave items on their outside porch/steps for easy pick up. (04/21/2009)

By dvg

RE: Check Freecycle Before You Buy

I have offered and picked up many items via freecycle without a problem. Most freecyclers are honest about the state of the item they are posting. Most freecyclers in my area leave items on their outside porch/steps for easy pick up. (04/21/2009)

By dvg

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Remember Freecycle

With Earth Day here I wanted to remind you of freecycle.org. It's a wonderful grass roots movement that is a great way to unclutter your home of unused items and a way to pay it forward by offering it to your local neighbors so they might use it.

By DebbyL950 from Springtown, TX

Editor's Note: Please do not post your Freecycle ads here. You should go directly to http://www.freecycle.org/ and post them there so the appropriate people will see them. We would love to hear feedback about how Freecycle has worked for you, good or bad.

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RE: Remember Freecycle

It is a great place to go for asking for clothing for needy people, for instance after a fire. I just got a ferret cage from freecycle. It is a great place. You just ask for what you need and if someone has it they offer to give it to you. I have even seen cars given away. Robyn (04/22/2009)

By Robyn Fed

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They overloaded my mail box with e-mails! Could not unsubscribe from them and finally had to close out the e-mail account and get another address. Learned my lesson! No more Freecycle for me! (04/23/2009)

By Pepsi Gal

RE: Remember Freecycle

I LOVE Freecycle. I have been a member for five years and can't begin to tell you how much "stuff" I have gotten and given! Not only do I keep my footprint small on the earth but I have saved tons of money. Furniture, sewing goods, books, clothes, you name it, sooner or later it shows up on Freecycle. Sign up and do yourself and your community a favor. (04/23/2009)

By ralphsroom

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I personally love Freecycle. They do send a lot of email but I have it go directly to a special folder. I have both gotten things and given away things and its always been a great experience. (04/23/2009)

By Goldm00n

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For the person who couldnt unsubscribe, its easy to unsub from a yahoo group. Just click edit membership, then click leave group. I am a moderator for our local freecycle. Its such a wonderful group. I have gotten a chair, mattresses and box springs, clothes, books, griddle, wok to name a few. I have also gotten rid of about twice as much as I have gotten. Its a good thing, lol. (04/23/2009)

By micksgirl

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To FreeCycle you have to jump on offers for things you want like ducks on a June bug - and beware offering anything truly useful. I felt horrible that I only had one hamper of clothing to give when I started out because in the first 10 minutes, I had five requests. :P

I don't recommend asking for anything you desperately need, because it's rare to get such items, no matter what they are. If you need it that badly, try the thrift shops first. You also have to pretty much screen your own recipients with FreeCycle, which can be difficult. You should also prepare for disappointments like people not mentioning the "wonderful" item they're giving is broken, and dishonest FreeCyclers who ask for things, then sell them at the local swap meet.

I still maintain my membership, but only to monitor whether there's anything requested I can give. (04/23/2009)

By JustPlainJo