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I think this is a wonderful idea! I have tons of neat things I could put there that are over-cluttering my 1400 sq ft space.

I'd definitely use one. I have plenty of stuff I could drop off. Books, clothes I've never worn, furniture... It sounds like a great way to dispose of things without having to throw them in the trash, which is what I find myself doing most of the time.

I love rule #4, No Trash. Isn't one man's trash another's treasure? LOL.

That would be awesome. One of my favorite thrift stores is on the Oregon coast and it's located at a recycling center/dump. There's a store on site where people bring their usable/sellable items, but they also have a big crate of free stuff outside the front door. LOVE it!

In my town, people routinely put out 'free' boxes in front of their property. I've picked up several small miscellaneous items (dishes, books, clothing) from these. It makes walking the dog a whole lot more entertaining, as well, because you never know what you may find!

I've always had a free box at my garage sales, and this would be a great idea anywhere but it would have to be tended to (people dumping off trash, etc).

at some apartment complexes I lived at, the "code" was to set good stuff near the dumpster or off to the side. I will admit I got a pair of sweatpants I wore for some time this way.

for people throwing stuff away, why not donate to goodwill or other charities?

Haven't you guys heard of Freecycle? Go to www.freecycle.org to find your local group. It's a great way of shedding yourself of things you don't want and giving them without a hassle to someone who does.

We have that same "code" here ec05, it's cool huh. The only problem is there isn't a cover over the area and it rains a lot. hmm, merits some brainstorming for sure. until then, salvation army i go.

at my house (14 flats) we put stuff we do not need anymore in the hallway where everybody gets to see it coming into the house- things are usually gone within a few hours. it's everything from books and small household stuff to chairs and computer tables …

no i haven't heard of freecycle, thanks annki :)

We have a code too ec05, though it rains a lot. Hmm... maybe I can start a tote...though I wonder how long that tote would stay there?

We too have a "swap shop" at our local transfer station. Always fun to shop there. The prices can't be beat. The things you find range from humble baskets to dishwashers and stoves (in working order).
When thinning out my garden I always put out a free sign on extra plants, by evening its all gone. I've also been known to put out free household items, also gone by sunset.

I was there years ago. I found a Donnie Osmand tape. I left it for some other lucky traveler.

that's a good idea to have them at landfills. back when I worked in a recycling group one of my coworkers was hoping that every trash can and dumpster would have a "stuff" area for things that were still useable. it would be great if that could happen.

Very cool indeed! Baltimore has a Free Store and I wrote a post about it if anyone wants to check it out!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/free-store-give-what-you-can-take-what-you-need-092209

Kimber - ATDC

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I am from Telluride, and the Free Box is just wonderful. I love dropping something off and having it immediately scooped up by someone who needs or wants it. Despite being a fairly posh resort town, Telluride has many residents and service industry and construction workers of very limited means.

Thanks for this post!

I'd rather give to The Salvation Army or something similar.