I do love that saying – One mans trash is another man’s treasure!
It never fails to astound me just how true that really is as we’ve learned at the various car boot sales that we’ve done over the years. The things we think will never sell in a million years are often the things that sell first and make the most money! I shared my tips for having a successful car boot sale a little while ago and if you’re in the mood, this weekend actually looks like it’ll be a great time to do one weather wise!
But my post today isn’t about having a car boot sale, or even making money from your unwanted things. It’s about finding new homes for them – the things you can’t or don’t want to sell.
Maybe you think no-one would buy them or even want them. You might not have the time or energy to sell the things but you no longer need or want them so you may as well get rid of them and reclaim some space! And while you’re at it, you can help someone else in the process so you get to declutter and feel good….
Have you guessed what I’m going to rave about today?
I love Freecycle but for those of you who aren’t familiar with it, it’s a network of online communities spread right across the UK. You sign up (which takes about 30 seconds), choose your local group and then you just post on there the things you’re getting rid of. You can also post wanted ads on there as well which is great if you’re looking for something specific.
Last night I listed a bed, a small fish tank, an overlocker, some suitcases filled with car boot sale stuff and a child’s Trunki on there along with a rabbit hutch that has definitely seen better days. So far, the rabbit hutch has been collected and I have people coming to pick up everything except the bed and even that I have someone interested.
I’ve cleared out so much space in my garage that you can actually move in there now – that’s a great start to my lovely four day weekend off work. I’m off to steam clean now 😉
fritha says
I know lots of people that love Freecycle, it's so tricky for us as we don't drive though!
Sarah Bailey says
I have to admit I've never got anything from freecycle but have given the odd thing away via it and it's so nice to know something will go off to a new home. x
Emmys Mummy says
I’ve never used freecycle but do love eBay and car boot sales
Jo Bryan says
I love Freecycle both for gifting our trash and for maing somebody elses our new treasure. Best find was a antique looking chest.
Kizzy says
Have had things off freecycle in the past but as yet to advertise although I need to
Hijacked By Twins says
I need to get registered. We have so much stuff that is just too good to throw away but we really do not need or want. Thank you for sharing x
Louisa says
I love freecycle. It is astounding what you can find on there.
model mummy says
Off to check my local free cycle.
I need a good de clutter and am definatly starting on my wardrobe tomorrow.
You had a spare trunki?! We want one!
globalmouse says
Decluttering is so cathartic. I'll bear this in mind as our big job for Sunday is to have a massive clear out of everything we have in storage! Wish me luck!!
youbabymemummy says
Well done. Free cycle is great, my sister got loads of almost new furniture from Freecycle x
Charly Dove says
Great post Cass, I've seem to remember hearing about Freecycle before. Sounds like a great initiative, must have a look into it 🙂
Kara says
I love free cycle, although I always get inundated with requests when i post stuff
Michelle Ordever says
I've always firmly believe in that saying too – we give a lot away to the charity shops and have bootsaled, or ebay'd stuff too – never used Freecyle though! We've had a big declutter today, so some of it will make its way to good homes 🙂
learnermother says
I love Freecycle, it's fab for decluttering! You just need to resist the temptation to re-clutter from all the cool stuff that other people are giving away!
Debbie says
Ooooh, I may need to introduce the hubby! He gets withdrawal symptoms if he hasn't been to a car boot sale on a Sunday (there are four good ones in close proximity) and they were a godsend when we found we were expecting twins and needed to double up on everything!
amy says
I love free cycle, managed to get an amazing microwave just the other day!
Kerry says
I've never used Free cycle but may need to take a look as i need to get rid of a few things around the house
Emma says
I do love a good declutter too. Good for the soul as well as the cupboards!
Shell Louise says
Freecycle has been great for us when we've been doing gardening projects. We got all the stone for free for our rockery when a landscape gardener was having a clear out 🙂