Whether Bloomington residents want to get a new lamp for free, give away an old shower curtain or buy a cheap window, they have a couple of options for getting recycled goods. Freecycle.org and the Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore both offer outlets for people to trade old items.

Freecycle.org is a global organization that promotes free trading among local residents to stop excess waste. Bloomington is now a branch on the organization’s Web site. The site allows people to sign up for free and list anything they want to give away or wish to receive. It does not have to be something that falls into the typical recycling category, such as paper, plastic or aluminum.

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