FreecycleReviews of freecycle.org

I registered years ago but never used it. We tend to put stuff on the Magic Curb outside our house. But some items are just a bit esoteric or too nice. My husband and I have recently used Free Cycle and we are thrilled! We leave items on our front steps in boxes or plastic bags. When I get a contact I also attach a JPEG of our house to make it easier for them. I only wish I had used Free Cycle years ago!

I've used freecycle for years, getting items for myself and my daughter when she moved into her first home and needed everything. I've also rehomed lots of unwanted items myself and normally the recipient is very grateful. Fantastic idea!! Unfortunately this last couple of weeks I have been unable to access the site, I just keep getting "Freecycle is not responding" message. Is there something wrong with the site at the moment? Thank you for the help I can now access the site.

Surprised to see so many bad reviews. I have used free cycle in oxford to give away good appliances still working, curtains, items of furniture, Crockery/ kitchenware. Perhaps I’ve been lucky - I’m not giving away utter crap and I’m delighted it all goes to a good home. I’ve Even met some of the people I’ve freecycled too. I’ve had moments of realising that there are some on this site that I’d rather didn’t take advantage of this but by and large I’ve been thoroughly satisfied and promoted this site widely with many of my friends. It’s a great concept and I fully support it.

The concept of Freecycle is to prevent unwanted things going in Landfill. So instread of a trip to your recycling centre you put up a free ad and choose from a number of people that express an interest. Each group has suggestions and warnings. Now whilst there are people who put up stuff that is not possible to use (like a smelly mattress) and there may be the the odd person who does not turn up, overall FREECYCLE IS BRILLIANT. I have managed to completely replace almost all my houshold possessions and given mine away. I got an LCD TV and gave my neighbour mine. I got a superb fridge freezer, a washer drier, full lenth curtains, £400 glass shower panel (unused), £2500 wardrobe, a second TV for the bedroom, 2x £3000 electric recline leather sofas (gave one to my neighbour), Juicer, Expresso Machine, Bread maker, Slow cooker, Microwave, Ikea Bookshelf, Ikea white Glass computer stand, selection of energy efficient light bulbs, and a plethora of other things. It is not all about getting free stuff, I give stuff away too and even deliver it if local. I also get large items such as fridges and decent beds for my local church who give them to the recently housed homeless or those in need. Freecycle has even got me into recycling I take apart Laptops and PC's recycling the parts and giving them away working. I also get vacuum cleaners which often just need a deep clean or refurb to get them working again so they can be given away free. The most common thing advertised is moving boxes, people then put them back on freecycle when they have moved. Baby clothes and pushchairs are also common. Freecycle is run by volunteers mostly, you can donate to support it. Personally I think it is brilliant, it is disappointing to see negative review by entitled people who think they deserve some high level service. Honestly it is a not for profit, you obviously take precautions, you can leave stuff on your door step at an agreed time so there is no invonvenience. A friend of mine uses freecycle to deal with their shopping obession which turned into an ebay obsession, now they just get stuff for free and avoid the debt they got into. I get the Freecycle daily updates, I do not need much now but I keep an eye out for friends and neighbours. People give away amazing things than have lots of life left in them One company gives away a van load of pallets delivered free for projects or firewood even. This review is also to say thank you to all the people that use freecycle, either giving ot receiving.

Good idea to get rid of items that still have life in them

I love Freecycle! I have been a member for years and have received so many wonderful items: A fish tank with all the equipment, a wonderful print of the spot where I was married, an antique office chair to refurbish. I have also been able to gift others with a truck load of used things instead of having them send to the landfill, including some ripped jeans that someone took for patching pants and making a quilt.

In a selfish world it is so refreshing to see a website where people who have things of worth want to pay it forward and let others benefit from its use. So basic but I think that is why I like it, its a great representation of the purpose. Simply to share the wealth with those who need it.

Always great in my local community with free items and a great way to remove what I no longer need