FreeCycle~A Really Cool Site

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http://www.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. The Freecycle Network is incorporated as

a nonprofit organization and is tax-exempt under the IRS 501©3

ruling.

 

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!