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.
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 craigslist or some other freecycling service.	Connects you with a large audience who might put your item to good use. Generally protects your email from spammers. Recipient usually picks up. Any time night or day.	Not available everywhere. To find a service, see Find a Group. Involves some email correspondence. User interfaces vary and may be confusing.
Use a freecycling group/email list (probably the most popular option).	Widely available. See Find a Group. Usually quick and efficient. You can freecycle just about anything from toxic waste to an entire estate. Connects you with a large, generally local audience. Recipient usually picks up. Easy to set up just about anywhere. Any time night or day.	Not as good at protecting your email address from spammers. Involves more email correspondence. Must read the etiquette of whichever group you join, protocols vary. Sometimes there are "no shows" (people who do not pick up). To discourage these, set a time limit and if not taken, give to your next choice.