Like most people I have old stuff lying around that I don't need, but it's too much hassle to sell it. The problem is that I find it very hard to throw things away that others could use. Then I discovered Freecycle. It's a network of people who are giving away things they don't need. You can also put out requests for things you do need. They operate through a series of Yahoo Groups for each area. There are several near me, including one around Letchworth.

I've got some spare materials from our housebuilding project and decided to see if anyone wants them. Last night someone came and collected a long piece of plastic pipe that was left over when we laid our electicity main. It's just been in the garden for a couple of years. Then last night I found out that the local scouts are trying to get rid of all their old stacking chairs. I'm sure someone could use those, so I posted a message about them.

I intend to try and dispose of some more stuff soon.

I ought to get rid of the motorbike I no longer use, but I'd prefer to get some money for that.

Reduce, reuse, recycle and Freecycle!