Swap Shops

Freecycle

There is an alternative way to pass on useable items, which is the Freecycle network run as a Yahoo group.

The idea, like the Swap Shop, is that useable items to pass on are posted on the site as 'Offers' and people contact you if they want what you are offering. Similarly, if you are looking for something in particular, you can post a 'Wanted' notice. All items must be free and the etiquette of the system is that you offer items before asking for anything in return.

Membership is free but you have to enrol as a yahoo group member. Go to any of the Freecycle websites and follow the instructions to "Join this group".

There are currently groups in Wallingford, Henley, Oxford, Reading, Wheatley and Thame, as well as further afield. For the Wallingford group, click here.