I've used it to get rid of some bathroom stuff when we remodeled. The lady was so grateful and was willing to meet me to get it. Better than tossing it out since no one in the family wanted it.
I have seen though requests for some outlandish stuff with stipulations it be new or because they are setting up a business and need better stuff. If it's free then don't be so picky...you can look at it and decline if you so choose.