Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Freecycle it, Baby!

I had to share with you all my favorite "Recycling" website/organization. I try to be green. I have energy saving lightbulbs, I reuse grocery bags. But I still am lacking. HOWEVER, Freecycle has been great for us. It's a site with chapters all over the U.S. - Obviously I belong to the Preble County, Ohio chapter. If you ever want to get rid of anything, you post "OFFER: 2 bags of old toys" Your post goes up, and people start contacting you who are in need of some toys. You choose who you want to give it to - it can be first come first serve (email-wise) or you can choose whoever's name you like best - your call. You choose your winner, then you contact each other. They come pick up the stuff off your porch or whatever. If you are in need of something, you simply post "Wanted: desk" and others can respond to your request.
We have gotten rid of garage sale leftovers, toys, clothes, you name it, with freecycle. The whole purpose of the site is to keep usable items out of landfills. Plus, I'm lazy. I don't always feel like loading my stuff up and taking it somewhere. This method is easy, and it's fast. You can usually get rid of stuff within a couple of days.
You are not allowed to get rid of pets (no gerbils, please) and there can be no money exchanged or requested.
Check it out - it's free.

1 comment:

  1. Definitely will check that out, thanks!! I too have to declutter, mainly old toys and the thought that I don't have to haul it all down to Goodwill...yay

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