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Before hitting the mall, find out whether someone in your city is getting rid of the thing you want, says Deron Beal, 40, founder of Freecycle.org, a Web site built on the premise that “one person’s trash is another’s treasure.”

Here’s how it works: As in the “free” section of Craigslist.org, users post what they’re giving or seeking, then coordinate the details. On thousands of Freecycle message boards, the dialogue looks like this: OFFERED: Two Pez dispensers. TAKEN: Krups espresso machine. WANTED: Garden hose that works. OFFERED: Adult diapers, size small.

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From stories of mass foreclosures to recent layoffs in the area, our paper has more stories of economic crisis than any of us really want to see. Of course, it’s our job to report the news as it happens, so we can’t turn a blind eye to the economy or the plight of local residents as they struggle to make ends meet.

To offset recent economic difficulties, many people have discovered or rediscovered new ways to save money.

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Freecycle is an international group founded in 2003 that finds new homes for items no longer wanted by their current owners. The Internet group has more than 4,300 groups worldwide, including one in Bethesda-Chevy Chase.

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The spring cleaning season is a good time to explore the Freecycle web site which is moderated by REAPS in Prince George. The site at www.freecycle.org is an opportunity to post items no longer useful to yourself, but may be just what someone else needs. Jackie Rioux, an environmentally conscious resident, is hoping to promote awareness about the site, especially since the public swap sheds were closed last fall. She said as well as giving away many items like furniture, books and toys, she’s also claimed items like a hide-a-bed, toys and videos.

She added her daughter was able to find a washer-dryer set and a car to start out on her own.

A nonprofit organization specializing in reusing unwanted items is Freecycle.org. It allows members to give and receive items for free. I’ve never used this service, but I found many local members in the Chicago area, so it seems to have a strong following.

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New York, NY, February 22, 2008 –(PR.com)– Freecycle members have given the thumbs up for the virtual dumpster website www.vdumpsters.com.

The site is simplicity itself and you do not need to be a member of any group, complimenting and enhancing the ability to recycle and reuse other people’s unwanted items or goods.

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Free household items

• The Freecycle Network. This nonprofit community group with an environmental mission lets users “recycle” unwanted items by posting ads on local online bulletin boards. If you see a chair or a computer that you’d like, respond to the ad. The site is a great way to acquire a perfectly good coffeemaker or piano while doing your part to reduce waste.

What’s the Catch? You’re responsible for getting the stuff home.

Find Out More: www.freecycle.org to find a group.

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Thousands of eco-conscious Wearsiders are joining an online global swap shop.
Freecycle is a U.S. movement which encourages members to give away unwanted goods.

Sunderland Freecycle started in July 2005 and now has more than 3,000 members offering everything from BMXs to bathmats – all for free.

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Get Stuff Free

Free Bike. Photo by Mike Everett-Lane
Photo by Mike Everett-Lane
Clothing Exchange: Get your friends together to swap clothes that you don’t wear any more. Add a potluck and special theme.

Free Cycle: Give away what you don’t need or want. Get what you do. Free and local: www.freecycle.org

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Our successful Springfield Group has page 7 dedicated to all they do.

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