In article >,
Becca > wrote:

> bulka wrote:
> > And OM - trying to get rid of dead peoples' things.
> > http://www.freecycle.org
> > I've never taken anything from them, but have given away a lot, even
> > things that I couldn't imagine anyone would want. And met some
> > interesting folks.
> >
> > B
> >
>
>
> Most of the time I donate unwanted items to the thrift store, but I have
> used Freecycle a few times. I had an extra package of roof shingles,
> some fence pickets and a few bags of cement. When I lived in Texas, we
> could donate those items, they would be sold and it would profit Habitat
> for Humanity.
>
>
> Becca

I'd rather freecycle. I've seen too much stuff go into dumpsters at the
local thrift stores.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.

In article >,
Omelet > wrote:


> I'd rather freecycle. I've seen too much stuff go into dumpsters at the
> local thrift stores.

Garbage is a major expense for thrift stores. A large amount of
donations do in fact go straight into the garbage. Of course, there is
also a lot of labor involved in sorting the incoming stuff and tossing
the garbage. Some people just want to save the cost of garbage, so they
"donate" their garbage to thrift stores. Sorry, folks, they can't sell
used underwear. Some of the clothing is not even suitable for use as
rags, it's so dirty, ripped and holy.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA