Our group has specific rules, that one must give away at least 2 items before they can request items.
We all know that some people think the rules do not apply to them, but we have to be on our toes and keep ourselves safe and also be effective within the group to accomplish the purpose of keeping stuff out of the landfill.
Mostly I pack items in boxes and drop them off at one of the Thrift stores where I buy my flat sheets for quilt backing. I know they do a lot of good in our community. Things like a ladder rack for on a pick-up was easier to give away on Freecycle...and not haul to the store.
June in Cincinnati