Freegle
How does it work?
First of all, find your local Freegle group.
Once you're signed up:
- post a message offering an item
- other people will see it and can reply to you
- choose who to give it to and arrange collection with them
- you've decluttered, made someone's day and saved an item from landfill!
You can also search or browse the items offered, or post a request for something that other people might have.
360 tonnes of 'stuff' was saved from landfill by Essex residents using Freegle in 2023.
Find out more about the partnership between Essex County Council and Freegle
Why use Freegle?
Freegle is a great way to save pre-loved items from going to landfill. Not only is it free, but it is easy to sign up and simple to use.
You can either list items you want to pass on, search for items listed or request something you're looking for.
You can find anything from children's toys, to bicycles, appliances, furniture and more!
Did you know?
Essex residents saved 184 tonnes of carbon dioxide by using Freegle in 2023
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