Freecycle.org is the Craigslist of recycling sites. Comprised of a network of neighborhoods across the United States and 84 other countries, Freecycle.org offers members the opportunity to post their unwanted items to a newsgroup full of people located within their community. Each member posts descriptions and pictures of their unwanted items to the group. The posts are then received by other members of the group, who can reply to the group when they see an item they want or need. The groups are accessible through Yahoo.com, and a simple search of the Freecycle.org, “Browse Groups” page connects new members to their local group.
Once you are a member, you will begin receiving emails from the group with lists of items available for pick up at other members homes. The items on the list range from used fencing, to unused baby clothes. Computer items, kitchen and household goods also make frequent appearances. In addition to the reduced waste in landfills, Freecycle.org provides a much needed charitable service in these unsure economic times. Many families, saddled with bills and unemployment, are not able to make ends meet, much less buy new household goods. Freecycle.org offers them the ability to get daily necessities including baby formula, clothing, coupons, diapers and furniture free from other Freecycle.org members.
