Freecycle
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1338474 > I've been searching around for resources to add to my list of thrifting or freecycling resources online. > > I've seen these two: > - https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/ > - https://www.markt.de/ > > I have questions regarding each site: > - Is it frequently used for free items/freecycling? > - Is it moderated or unmoderated? > - It seem to be free to post ads for both, but is there a catch? > > Are there more sites like this in Germany? > > I know that https://de.freecycle.org/ is also available and somewhat active. I've also gotten tips about https://mundraub.org/ (thank you [@00@kbin.social](https://kbin.social/u/00)) that I've added to the list. > > Thank you in advance.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1338303 I am trying to locate good online resources for thrifting and freecycling items, and have had some tips for good resources that I put into a list. I found out about Kijiji yesterday, but other than Wikipedia entries (and the sites branding-oriented info), I know little. If anyone knows, I'd love to get some more information regarding Kijiji. - Is it frequently used by Canadians for classified ads regarding second hand? - Is there a more popular option? - Is it frequently used for free items/freecycling? - Is it moderated or unmoderated? - It seem to be free to post ads, but they charge for increased visibility. Thank you in advance.
cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/thrifty@lemmy.world/t/167313 > Its in german and mostly shows locations in germany, but places from all over the world are in it
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1262662 from the !reuse@lemmy.world community > I'm not going to bore you with the history of the Billy bookcase, [the Wikipedia entry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_(bookcase)) can. What the history page won't tell you is that it's also a pun, as the Swedish word "billig" (usually pronounced the same as Billy) means "cheap" or "affordable" in English. > > They're so common and affordable, that they're almost hard to give away for free when you're bored with them. There are many different thrifty or reuse options though (I butchered one I got used for free for my [custom printer and NAS station](https://lemmy.world/post/577173)). >  > > This is not intended to be a curated "7 ways to trAnsForM y0uR bIlLY!", just some inspirational examples. Google `IKEA Billy hack` and you'll get thousands of results. *Just stay away from Pinterest, a lot of the examples there suffer from linkrot or link to cancerous ad blasted pages.* > > **Built in bookcase** > The below is just one example, but it's nicely done with integrated wall plugs, light switches and fancy light fixtures. >  > Source: [The Sommer Home](https://thesommerhome.com/billy-bookcase-hack-tutorial/) > > **Horisontal TV bench** >  > Source: [Dalia E. Aly](https://www.instagram.com/DALIA.EA/) [Instagram] > > **Switch out the doors and give it a new lick of paint** >  > Source: [Lara Bezzina](https://www.larabezzina.co.uk/post/recent-ikea-hacks-upcycles) > > **Thrift several Billys, use one for scrap material for gabled roof and make a doll house or two** >  > Source: [Tamara Central](https://tamaracentral.com/2013/07/30/dollhouse-bookcase-beach-cottage-brick-row-house-cute-ikea-hack/) > > **Fancy shoe shelving in a walk-in wardrobe** >  > Source: [Connie and Luna - how to organise your shoe collection](https://www.connieandluna.com/blog/2020/3/how-to-organise-your-shoes) > > **Thrifty not-so-fancy shoe shelving in hall closet** >  > Source: My messy hall closet. I thrifted some really old Billy's that were 75 cm wide, which fit perfectly inside my 80 cm hall closet, chopped the top part off of one of them and *voilá* - shoe shelving for free. > > Enough of my ramblings, this is starting to look like Pinterest (sorry). Go get some thrifted or freecycled Billys, go forth and experiment. >
**This is a list of resources, such as dedicated web sites or apps where you can post or pick up used items for free (freecycling). Some are country specific, some are available or have groups in several countries.** *This list is open for suggestions and/or comments on the resources. Make a comment, say what country (and if necessary, state and/or region), and post links to the website or relevant app/play store according to the below formats.* **Rules:** *No suspicious links, NSFW links or scam/phishing/malware. The list will be curated, if need be.* # Worldwide (common in several countries) - **[Freecycle Network](https://freecycle.org)** - *Moderated, free, freecycling only, mainly(?) used in Germany, UK, US* - **[Craigslist](https://craigslist.org)** - *Unmoderated, some categories paid, mainly sell/buy, some freecycling, mainly used in the US and Canada(?)* [[iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/craigslist/id1336642410)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.craigslist.CraigslistMobile)] - **[Trashnothing.com](https://trashnothing.com/beta/)** - *Unmoderated, free, freecycling only, active groups in Australia, Canada, UK, US* [[iOS app](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id680743557)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trashnothing.app3)] - [[Open developer API](https://trashnothing.com/developer)] - **[Olio](https://olioapp.com/)** - *Unmoderated, free with ads (paid to remove ads), freecycling only* [*Apps vary depending on country, see site*] # Germany - **[Mundraub](https://mundraub.org/)** - *Unmoderated, free, map of free-to-pick fruits, veg, herbs and nuts (mainly in Germany)* [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xjcl.mundraub&hl=de)] - **[Kleinanzeigen](https://kleinanzeigen.de/)** - *Moderated, free, mainly sell/buy, some freecycling.* [[iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/ebay-kleinanzeigen/id382596778)] [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebay.kleinanzeigen)] # Spain - **[Gratix](https://www.gratix.com/)** - A freecycling app that has karma-based self-moderation. [[iOS App](https://apps.apple.com/es/app/gratix/id1303686140)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gratix.app)] # Sweden - **[Bortskänkes.se](https://bortskankes.se)** - *Unmoderated, free, freecycling only.* [[iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/se/app/bortsk%C3%A4nkes/id885586625)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.bortskankes.www)] - **[Blocket.se](https://blocket.se)** - *Moderated, mainly sell/buy (paid ads), some freecycling (free)* [[iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/se/app/blocket-k%C3%B6p-s%C3%A4lj-begagnat/id323710525)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.appcorn.Blocket)] # United Kingdom - **[Freegle](https://www.ilovefreegle.org/)** - *Unmoderated, free, freecycling only* [[iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/freegle/id970045029)] - [[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ilovefreegle.direct)] # Others *Please add to the list by commenting.*