Easy ways to freecycle an item:

Method	Pros	Cons
Leave it on the curb with a "free" sign attached.	Least work.	Unsightly. Item can suffer environmental damage before pick up. Relatively few people learn about the item and it may not be picked up. Can sit on your curb for a while.
Use a freecycle zone at work or at a dump. Examples: Freecycling mugs or packing materials at work. A freecycle zone at a dump.	Immediate. Easy.	Need a physical place for this. Hours, locations, and what is accepted may be limited. May require someone to monitor.
Hold a freecycle event, meetup, or estate giveaway (may be advertised with permission by a local freecycle group).	Good for getting rid of a lot of stuff all at once. Fun to meet other freecyclers.	Need a physical place for this. Hours and locations are limited. Someone MUST supervise the event.
Give it to a charity such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, or another.	Immediate. Benefits a charity and may get donation receipt to reduce taxes.	Must arrange transportation. May not take many items such as left over paint (toxic waste) or other "junk".
Use TrashNothing, craigslist, NextDoor or some other service.	Connects you with a large audience who may put your item to good use. Generally protects your email from spammers. Recipient usually picks up for free. Any time night or day. Minimizes travel and green house gas generation. Just about anything can be freecycled -- rocks, dirt, toxic waste, as well as traditional goods.	Not available everywhere. To find a service, see Find a Group. Involves some email correspondence. User interfaces vary.