Cheapcyle - keep stuff out of the landfill and put money in your pocket!
Cheapcycle is a new form of recycling...putting items that you can no longer use with people who can use them, which keeps the items out of the landfills, and out of the old pile of junk that you never use, but can't seem to get rid off.
Unlike Freecycle, which requires that all items offered must be free, cheapcycle allows you to sell the items, and make a little money in the process.
Unlike ebay, with cheapcycle you don't have to worry about buying a box, packing the items, and sending them off through the post office.
You do have to actually meet the person who is buying the item, so you should always use your judgement, and be careful when meeting a purchaser, or a seller, just as you should anytime you meet anyone you don't know.
Frugal Links and Resources
Here are some great links to help you find places to recycle or cheapcycle your unwanted items or to find items that you're looking for, and don't want to buy new.
TheThriftShopper.Com Thrift Store Directory Listing
Search for thrift shops in our thrift store directory, join our online thrifting community, and learn more about thrift shopping. TheThriftShopper.Com...0 points
Master List of Cheapcycle Groups
Although this group doesn't have all of the cheapcycle groups it does have a lot of them listed.0 points
The Freecycle Network
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Free Stuff from the Community to the Community all for free!
Get free stuff, give stuff away, and help the environment.<br /><br /><br />
FreeMesa.org provides people a place to give and receive items from their<br /><br /><br />
communities all...0 points
Craigslist
I love craigslist for getting rid of stuff...either by selling it or giving it away in their free stuff section (hidden in the "For Sale" area).0 points
Bargain Hunting and Thrifty Living
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Do you recycle your unwanted items?
If you do tell us your favorite recycling story!
I've given it all away through freecycle and cheapcycle - from backyard playhouses to the front door.
My favorite is the playhouse though.
I have it to someone who turned it into a chicken coop.
Her coop was damaged during a storm, so the chickens were living in the basement.
It was nice to know that I could help someone, and I was really glad that I didn't have to tear the playhouse apart, and throw it away - which is what I would have done if I hadn't know about cheapcycle and freecycle.
What's your story?
Do you recycle your unwanted items?
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Frank says:
Yes I recyele !
Posted June 05, 2009
TheGreenerMe says:
This is a great idea! I currently use eBay and Craigslist, but Cheapcycle sounds good too.
Posted January 05, 2009
dannystaple says:
Yes. I use a combination of freemesa and gumtree to recycle pretty much everything. Or I give it to family/friends who may need it. I see little point in good usable items going to landfill.
Posted December 09, 2008
flibberlips says:
Yes definately!!I even recently used the clear flap off of a microwave entree to add a clear view spot on the plastic for my windows.
Posted November 19, 2008
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Cheapcycle Groups
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Fargo, North Datota Moorhead, Minnesota Cheapcycle
The Cheapcycle group for Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota. You can also list yard sales, and services offered.1 point
Cheapcycle Louisville
CheapcycleLouisville: (CCL)1 point
: NorthWest PA Cheapcycle
That's where Cheapcycle comes in. Feel free to place ads including yardsales. You can describe your item and add photos here. Please remember to remov...0 points
CheapCycle-Orlando
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Clark County KY Cheapcycle
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South Metro Atlanta CheapCycle
SouthMetroAtlantaCheapCycle: South Metro Atlanta CheapCycle0 points
San Francisco / East Bay Cheapcycle
CheapcycleSanFranciscoEastBay: Cheapcycle San Francisco / East Bay0 points
Lewiston/Auburn Maine Freecycle
LA_Freecycle: Lewiston/Auburn Maine Freecycle0 points
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Sarah wrote...
in reply to evenz3r0 Hi, it looks like there is one for Dayton, Ohio at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newdaytoncheapcycle/, and at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CheapCycle-Dayton-Ohio/.
Posted June 30, 2009
Green-Molly wrote...
We use the local freecycle all the time. It's a great way to pass on things you don't need to someone who can use them.
Posted June 20, 2009
evenz3r0 wrote
in reply to Sarah I have looked everywhere .Im looking for signing up for my area -Dayton Oh any help?
Posted April 27, 2009
Sarah wrote...
in reply to tabatha Hi Tabatha - I made my own local group since there wasn't already one.
It does take a little time to moderate the messages, and add people to the group, but if it gets really busy you can usually find people who are willing to help moderate the group.
Let me know if you decide to start one for your area.
Posted April 15, 2009
tabatha wrote
this would be great fi its was in B.C Canada!
Posted April 15, 2009
only1bub wrote...
Great - perfect to lensroll to my page on how to find deals and bargains!
Posted February 20, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
Great work, this sounds like a great alternative to freecycle and ebay. This lens would make a great addition to my Million Ways to Go Green group!
Posted January 05, 2009
only1bub wrote...
This will go great with my "finding deals and bargains" page - lensrolling you, thanks!
Posted December 15, 2008
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by Sarah
Hi, I'm Sarah, and I love my local cheapcycle and freecycle groups.
It's great to know that things that I don't need any more are finding new homes,...
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