Free Trade
People will be able to give away unwanted goods for free instead of dumping them under a new web-based scheme launched by the four local authorities in the greater Dublin area. The move is intended to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites.
"Now we have established a strong network of recycling facilities in Dublin and the public are actively recycling, we are moving our focus to encouraging people to reuse aswell", said Cllr Vincent Jackson, who launched the website on August 17th 2006.
"People moving house or redocorating often want to change their suite of furniture or TV but cant trade-in the old one and that's where www.dublinwaste.ie comes in."
The site has a huge variety of categories ranging from bikes, electronics, household appliances, mobile and home phones, televisions, toys, and jewellery and watches.
When interested in an item, prospective traders can simply phone or email the advertiser to arrange the collection or delivery. Those hoping to pass on unwanted goods, register their contact details and upload a maximum of five photos to begin trading.
"We envisage 'Free Trade' being very popular among first-time buyers, students and landlords, but we would encourage everybody in Dublin who is looking for household goods to check out www.dublinwaste.ie before rushing out to spend money on new goods, because everything on the site is usually in good condition and is absolutely free", he said.
This site also contains advice on how to take precautions when making arrangements to meet strangers to collect or hand over goods.
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Free Trade
Reusing your unwanted goods is better than simply throwing things away and helps protect the environment. Dublin’s Online Free Trade service allows you to pass on or pick-up unwanted goods in Dublin free of charge. more »
