AnnieP Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Yes, I was a freecycle virgin before today! Have just got rid of all our old sealed window units ( 11 of them) from before we had our extension to a very nice man..... better than taking them to the tip any day! Its so nice to think its helping soembody else too.... For any of you who don't know about Freecycle, its a Yahoo group, set up for people to give things away in your area! The Swindon one where I am is amazingly prolific, and there's some great stuff on there! I can thoroughly recommend it to anybody thinking of throwing something away..... Here's a link Edited November 11, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 well done! I've freecycled for a couple of years now, and this morning I gave away 13 books on antiques. It really is a great scheme and worth joining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Well done it's a great idea isn't it? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Recently I have given: Moving house boxes Old Hairdryer Uni text books Empty Aromatherapy Mixing Bottles Wine Rack Chest of Drawers Artificial Xmas Tree Sterio without the CD bit working! Recently I have received: Maternity Wear Baby Play Gym Avent Bottle Steriliser Push Chair Baby Bath Bag of Baby Clothes Our local group is very active - I think it's a great idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have just joined freecycle and am in the process of arranging to collect a laptop bag. This may sound a bit silly, but I feel a bit odd about just taking something away without paying for it. I know that is the point - and I am sure I would not expect someone to pay for something I have offered to give away - but it just feels strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi Tina, I know what you mean! but once you give something away yourself and find your grateful for the extra space and that it is going to someone who will put it to good use - you'll feel a whole lot happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Thank you - I am collecting the bag tonight. I am going to put some stuff on Freecycle myself later and hopefully when I give it away it will all feel less strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Excellent site. Thanks Off to do some sorting - well not immediately as having my Friday night wind down from the week at the moment - wine glass waiting to be filled and planning the Friday night ruby takeaway! I definately can think of a few items already that we don't use but are definately reusable and a shame to send to landfill if someone else can get some use. I do take some stuff to charity shops, mostly clothing and nick knacs but I think with the WEEE directive imminent they won't want to be taking electrical goods so good for these items and others that the charity shops wouldn't be keen on taking. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
