this post was submitted on 09 Feb 2026
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Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you get the "I'll pick it up on the weekend", and then they no-show, and you have to contact everyone else again...
If you put it on freecycle.org with a pic of the stuff sitting on the curb, there is no calling dibs. It’s a competition between other takers and the rain which can inspire quick action.
Sounds good conceptually, but it doesn't seem very active in my area. Good to know it exists though.