Freecycle

Can I mention how much I love Freecycle.org? It's all about reusing, recycling, and keeping stuff out of landfills.

If you have never heard of Freecycle.org, I urge you to take a look at their website and encourage you to sign up if you have "things" that could be of use to other people. Once on their website, type in your town name to find out if there is a group near you. Membership is free and is moderated by volunteers. The main rule is that everything posted must be free.

I have given away magazines, craft supplies, beyond broken laptops and old pillowcases. I create a "post" that states what I'm offering and the town I am located in. If someone is interested, I receive an email from that person and we schedule a pick up. Since the item is being give away with no exchange of money, I can even leave that item outside on my porch (provided the weather is decent).  There is rarely interaction, aside from email, with the person who is picking up what you are giving away so there is not much interference with a schedule.

Today's items are, once again, magazines.  Two are brand new and others are just those that people may be interested in, such as Martha Stewart's Living, Weight Watchers, or Health. I have no doubt that someone will want to pick up these magazines by tonight. I get the satisfaction of providing something that another desires while not taking up valuable space in my recycle bin.

Freecycle is also a good place to go when you are looking for something. I have seen people looking for (and receiving) a mattress, food processor, restaurant coupon and moving boxes. 

Moving stuff out makes me happy:)