Freecycle is a site where you can give away things that you need to recycle. You can also get stuff you need and want on Freecycle for free. This free, non-profit resource can help you to save money, clean up your home and protect the planet.
Freecycle is network devoted to encouraging recycling and reducing the amount of waste that goes into our landfills. Currently, there are over 6 million Freecycle members worldwide giving away and receiving free reusable items. Membership in Freecycle is absolutely free. Contrary to popular opinion, Freecycle is not a place to barter or trade recycled goods with other Freecyclers. Instead, you must offer your unwanted items with no expectation of receiving anything in return. You can also request items that you want or respond to other people's offers of items that can be reused. Used properly, Freecycle is an excellent site to get rid of stuff you don't want and to get stuff that you need for free. If you're having difficulty finding or giving away certain items, Freecycle is definitely the place to go.
There are several different ways to find a Freecycle group to join. The first is to go to the Freecycle.org website and browse groups by your country, state or province, county and city. You can also search on a city to find Freecycle groups near you. The Yahoo! Group link will be at the bottom of the local Freecycle group results page. Another way is to go to directly to Yahoo! Groups and search on "Freecycle" along with the name of your city and state or province. In some cases, you may need to include your country name, as well. Once you've found your local Freecycle Yahoo! Group, click "Join this Group!" to become a member. In your application, include information about where you live and why you would like to join that particular Freecycle group. You will need a Yahoo! Groups account to complete your membership application. Keep in mind that you will also probably have to live in the same area as the Freecycle group is in to become a member. If you don't live in the group's general area, you should be a frequent visitor. Once you've joined, look around your home for stuff that another Freecycle member could reuse. Also, make a list of free stuff you need or would like to receive.