What is freecycle?

**Buckeye5** · 08-22-2006, 01:38 PM

I read all of the time on the post about freecycle. What is it? Thanks for the info.

**AmyBoz** · 08-22-2006, 02:06 PM

Taken from freecycle.org

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by clicking on the region on the left. You may then go directly to your local group by clicking on "Go To" or you may immediately joining by clicking on "Join." It will generate an automatic e-mail which, when sent, will sign you up for the local group and send you a response with instructions on how it works. Can't find a group near you? You might want to consider starting one (click on "Start a Group" for instructions). Have fun!

The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!

When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of the local Freecycle group.

Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.

Our main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.

Non-profit organizations also benefit from The Freecycle Network. Post the item or items you want to give away and specify that you wish the gift to go to a nonprofit cause. It's entirely your choice! It's a free cycle of giving.

Think globally, recycle locally. The Freecycle Network is open to all communities and to all individuals who want to participate. Freecycle groups are moderated by local volunteers from across the globe who facilitate each local group - grassroots at its best! Tell a friend about Freecycle™!

**bumplett** · 08-22-2006, 03:56 PM

I am a member of my local freecycle. All they ask is that you try to offer as many items as you request from others. It keeps the scales balanced that way.

Anything that you may throw away, think twice & offer it on freecycle, someone may be able to use it.

**Daisygirl** · 08-22-2006, 04:14 PM

Freecycle is awesome. I have gotten rid of a lot of stuff decluttering and I have also made requests and furnished my entire home daycare with stuff from there. I have gotten a highchair, a stroller, a playpen and an exersaucer as well as some large LIttle Tykes toys for outdoors and some baby toys.

Just be sure you offer as much as you ask for, sort of recycling karma, lol.

**Laurie in Bradenton** · 08-22-2006, 05:16 PM

I'm a freecycler in a majorway. Alot of times I've got way too much stuff from home clean out and need to unload it fast. I can clear a house in a day just by posting everything. Its also great if your looking for something , I ALWAYS ask before I go out and buy something you'll be amazed.

Laurie in Bradenton