Ocean Gate resident Barbara Cotto volunteers as a moderator for the Ocean County Freecycle group, which is a community of people who post items that they are giving away for free.

“Although we are a recycle group, it does appear from members comments on their applications that there are quite a few who do join looking for items they could not otherwise afford to buy,” Cotto said, adding that members can also place “wanted” posts for items that they need.

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Purchasing less doesn’t always mean you have to go without. Recycling is a great way to do this, as are yard sales, secondhand shops and freecycle.org.

Freecycle is a Web site that makes it simple to donate things you are no longer using. It works like this: You put in an ad that describes what you would like to give away. In response, you get e-mails from people who are looking for just that item.

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On Friday, a reader tipped me off to an unusual offer on Albany Freecycle:

colon(OFFER) My Leftover Colon Cleanse Product SEALED

I already got the results I wanted from using this, and I have some left over which I don’t really need anymore.

People use Freecycle to give away some pretty strange things, so this didn’t seem fake, even though it was memorable. But sadly, the offer isn’t legitimate.

The same post was submitted to the Freecycle group in Dutchess County, a moderator there told a moderator here. All posts are moderated by volunteers after they’re submitted before other members can see them.

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Today is the 5 year anniversary of Dover, NH FreeCycle, with over 3700 members serving the seacoast community and over 27,000r 27,000
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I couldn’t have imagined our small group of Dover residents would have evolved into the Freecycle it is today. Since it’s inception the FreeCycle Network has spread to over 85 countries, where there are thousands of local groups representing millions of members and Dover’s group is a part of keeping over 500 tons a day out of landfills! If you haven’t taken the time to read the history jump on over to the main FreeCycle site and have a read.

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Well in advance of the pickup, you could, of course, hold a garage sale or an eBay auction. Or you could earn yourself some good karma by setting up a driveway display with a “FREE” sign to offer choice pieces. You might post a notice offering your free goods at freecycle.org or Craigslist. Or you could check with one of several charitable organizations (try lfapickup.org or 888-44-LUPUS) that won’t charge when they come to collect clothing and other acceptable donations.

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You can bid for items through online auctions, find items free on Web sites such as Freecycle (http://www.freecycle.org/) or swap for what you want at Web sites such as Swap Thing (www.swapthing.com).

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Those who aren’t near a recycling facility might consider giving their old mattress away. But many health departments prohibit donating mattresses to charities like the Salvation Army or Goodwill. So what’s an upgraded sleeper with a perfectly good old mattress to do? The web-based Freecycle Network allows people to post stuff to give away to anyone willing to come pick it up; likewise, chances are your local version of Craigslist also has a “free” section where you can post that it as available.

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Have you considered giving it to someone who will use it? Freecycle can help you find the perfect home for your baby’s outgrown treasures. Freecycle keeps gently used items from filling up landfills (or your already packed to maximum capacity closet). You list your item, people who are interested contact you directly and come to pick it up from you. It’s a really simple process!

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Better yet, get your hands on free plants. Many flowering plants need to be divided to keep them healthy and looking good, and your gardening friends may be more than happy to share. Online sites such as Freecycle (http://www.freecycle.org) and Craigslist (http://www.craigslist.com) are other possible sources.

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Two days before, post your sale on Craigslist or in the classifieds. List your top items, any hot brands you are selling, your unusual items and mention if you have a free pile. The more specific you are, the better the chance someone looking for these items will find you. If you have enough free items, post them on Freecycle.org (free membership required to post).

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