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Community members explain why they like to give & get free personal belongings! Read comments.

Why join FREE Stuff Brampton?

  Community members join FREE Stuff Brampton for various and a combination of reasons. Both donators and donatees care about the environment and what happens to products aftermarket.

Reasons to Give & Get

  Admin has identified common reasons for Brampton and area locals to give and get personal belongings. Can you relate to any?

  Some DONATEES

• would rather save items from the landfill than buy brand-new items.
• have limited disposable income to purchase all new belongings.
• are caregivers for or have new members of their household that need belongings.
• like to save money and receive gifts.
• have recently moved into or within the area and need certain belongings.
• experienced a sudden tragic event; such as flood, fire or windstorm; during which their belongings were destroyed or lost. (less common)
• were the survivor of an urgent incident; such as an assault, theft or accident; which resulted in belongings being left behind or taken. (less common)
• are self-employed, handy or crafty and reuse, repurpose, repair or recycle belongings as a home business, hobby or for a job (i.e. crafters, scrap dealers, teachers).

"I am on disability and money is hard to come by. Saving things from a landfill gives once-loved items a second chance."  ~M.R.

  Some DONATORS

  Are moving...

• and can't take all their belongings with them.

  Have too much stuff... They

• are downsizing and/or not all items they had for sale have sold.
• have belongings acquired via or inherited from family members, friends, lovers or former tenants to give away.
• wish to quickly offload some items for whatever reason (e.g. to clear out storage space).
• have moved, and are sorting through belongings they no longer need.

  Are generous... They

• wish to donate something to the community as goodwill (i.e. to pay it forward, share consumer deals, celebrate a religious event/holiday).
• have extra items left over, unwanted or purchased, and wish to share them with the community (i.e. from events, gifts, wrong purchases).
• acquired more items in a bulk purchase then they can use themselves, and wish to share the bounty (e.g. split an auction buy).
• wish to occasionally provide buyers with free promotional products. (less common)

  Have old, extra or specialized items of no (more) use to them... They have

• children or family members who have outgrown belongings.
• purchased or acquired new belongings and wish to donate older items.
• older items in good condition that have outlived their use to them, and are ready to be appreciated and enjoyed by new owners.
• acquired belongings they intended to use for a project (e.g. woodworking) and decided to abandon the project.
• leftover usable items/supplies from a renovation, landscaping task or other project.
• decided to quit a hobby, and wish to donate supplies to an active hobbiest.
• pet supplies which they can not use or no longer need, and wish to donate them to help another pet owner.
• received or purchased food items that they are unable to consume.
• items that can be repurposed or repaired to give them new life, and they don't have the time, skills or inclination to do so themselves.
• items that can be recycled by small scrap dealers; or items that can be used for crafting or teaching supplies.
• niche items that would only appeal to some people, and they are trying to locate those with interest. (e.g. student books)
• created art or something handmade, whether for personal use or a class, and are now offering it to someone else to enjoy.
• picked up a "must take all" freebies lot and are passing along those items that they can not use.
• holiday items in good condition that they won't be using for future holidays.
• items in a language other than English, and are looking for donatees who speak that language.
• bought something they thought they needed, and then realized they don't need it.
• purchased an item that can not be returned, and decided they don't want it after all.
• bought something that is not working out for them, and wish to pass it along to someone else who can use it or make it work.

  Have items difficult to throw out... They have

• something heavy that they wish to replace or give away (e.g. furniture); or that can be recycled or repaired (e.g. large appliances).

"I am redecorating my home and have many items that I can donate to others, who will enjoy my things as I have."  ~D.G.

  LOOKING FOR something?

  FREE item posts may get both messages and/or comments! Free items for pickup stay listed on FREE Stuff Brampton group until (shortly after) they are marked as "sold". Before the item is picked up, there could be long waiting list to receive a popular item.

  If you are looking for a specific item, we recommend posting a request to Brampton Belongings ISO. Your request should include only text with no backgrounds or photos. Select requests are posted to FREE Stuff Brampton for attention to gain more views. Please do not send your (in search of) ISO requests to FREE Stuff Brampton, as we no longer publish direct ISO posts, as per our Group Rules. Thank you!

*~ Reduce, Reuse, Redistribute, Repurpose, Repair, Recycle ~*

Our Purpose

  We exist to assist and support individuals in our community. This includes individuals who wish to give personal belongings (donators), and those who wish to get personal belongings (donatees). As a donatee, you may collect items for yourself, family or household; or for another individual (e.g. a friend).

  YES:   We consider persons engaged in sole proprietorship self-employment (e.g. small scrap dealers), operating legitimate home businesses (e.g. crafters), and working as community professionals (e.g. teachers) to be individuals. These persons are largely exempt from our "stockpiling" clause.

  NO:  Collecting free items (i.e. as a charity business), to stockpile for immediate and especially random as-is redistribution to multiple clients or customers is disallowed.

  INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

  Regular Charities vs. Us

  *FREE Stuff Brampton is dedicated and committed to providing individual support directly and equally to all local community members.*

  Typically, charities are dedicated to a specific cause and type of client. Not all community members are accepted as clients. Usually, community members must apply to the charity for assistance and often are vetted, required to provide significant personal information (i.e. to provide proof of "need"), and face other restrictions to obtaining help. Donations from the public to charities may also not directly assist clients; and tangible goods, if accepted, may be sold by the charity to cover their expenses.

  *FREE Stuff Brampton bypasses charity red tape; saving time, preserving dignity, and eliminating barriers to assistance.*

  Charity donation

  We only recommend donating to (another) charity, to keep items out of landfill, if individual community members have not shown significant interest over time. Collecting for charity is generally against our Group Rules and Posting Guidelines (see excerpts below).

Guideline 6:  Please be considerate. Any comments which could be deemed offensive, inappropriate or off-topic may be deleted without notice and at discretion of administrator. Note: "off-topic" includes promotional content relating to other businesses (incl charities) and groups (esp private) that have not been approved by Admin. In general, Free Stuff Brampton is for direct support of individual community members only. Accounts in obvious violation of this rule, risk being banned. Thank you for your compliance.

Group Rule 5:  NO Conflict of Interest between group and members: Objective of FREE Stuff Brampton is to directly support individuals. We believe all community members (aka "the public") should have equal opportunity to acquire needed items for personal or home business use, and be able to do so without restrictions set by private or special interest groups, organizations. As such, participating for main purpose of immediate collection for as-is redistribution to clients is prohibited (see 'About' and FAQ's) and such conflict of interest risks account banning.

  Exception:  Charities who collect specific items on an individual basis only and for select clients, normally for a limited time or for recycling, can contact us to see if they can be accepted.

  YES:  Charity examples we approved: winter coats for newcomers, prom dresses for students, milk bags to mats for the homeless.

  FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE

  Support Sellers on Facebook

  At FREE Stuff Brampton, donators and donatees are equal community members. The relationship is give-and-take and interchangeable. Sometimes you are a donator; sometimes you are a donatee.

  Most donators of free stuff are Marketplace sellers. Being a seller is the easiest way to post a freebie ad to the FREE Stuff Brampton group. (There is no charge to sell or donate items via Facebook.) Our "sellers" are individual community members who may have other freebies or personal belongings for sale.

"I am always looking for yarn. Every few months, I have clothes and other stuff to give away."  ~B.F.

  How to view a Seller profile:

1. Go to 'Buy and Sell' tab on Facebook group or visit the home page for the group which defaults to the page.
2. Click on an ad photo. It will take you into Marketplace.
3. Scroll down to view 'Seller information'. Click on "Seller details" link.
4. Scroll down to view seller ratings and other listings.

  Learn about Facebook Marketplace

  A freebie ad is considered a sale ad on Facebook Marketplace. For our FREE Stuff Brampton group, please price your item at $0.

  To learn more about Facebook Marketplace, please read the article, "How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace? A Beginner's Guide". For more tips, please visit the "Selling on Marketplace" section at Facebook Help Center. Please be sure to follow Facebook Commerce Policies when placing your ad.

*~ Reduce, Reuse, Redistribute, Repurpose, Repair, Recycle ~*

FREE Community Events

  At our discretion, FREE Stuff Brampton shares free local community events related to free personal belongings, green activities, health and well-being. These can include charity events that do not require donations to attend or participate.

  Criteria for a free event to be approved for publication by us, includes that the event...

• Must be located in our service area. Priority is given to Brampton events. Limited events from outside Brampton are accepted.
• Post must provide exact address, date(s), time(s), details, and contact information (if applicable).
• Must be all-inclusive by being welcoming to all races and religions, e.g. "the public".
• Must be free for all community members to attend, with no hidden costs; admission must be free, and free parking available.
• Must offer free tangible goods and/or promote green activities, health or well-being. (For example, FREE Stuff Brampton recognizes entertainment as being beneficial to mental health.)
• Must provide a benefit for attendee beyond the free event, and not be solely a promotional interest for event holder.

  Events are independently verified by Admin. We can not ensure publication of any event; and priority is given to free belongings. Unless otherwise stated, we are not affiliated with any events, and only publish free events as a community service.

If you attend any event, we hope you enjoy yourself and have a great time!

  YES:  Event examples we approved: free dance lessons, free self-defence class, free music concerts, free sporting activity sign-up, free craft classes for kids (materials provided), free Halloween haunted cemetery tour, free community books library opening.

  NO:  Event examples we declined: free exercise class leading to paid gym membership, vendor markets where only free admission and/or free parking is offered, free events where donation is required for admission, free events targeted to specific members of certain populations only.

Comments from community members

  Read some comments made by community members over the years. Reasons to...

Get Free Stuff

"I teach in Brampton and am always looking for supplies for the classroom to benefit my students in their learning experiences."  ~M.S.

"We recently moved to Brampton and are on the lookout for free items, because we could not bring all our belongings."  ~J.R.

"I am a new parent and thrift store shopper due to inflation. One person's garbage is another person's treasure!"  ~R.S.

Give Free Stuff

"My kids tell me I need to start getting rid of things, because the house is looking like a flea market."  ~M.C.

"I have to move out of the country, and I have a lot of good stuff I can not just throw out."  ~M.D.

"The kids are grown, and I have items to give away!"  ~M.J.

Give & Get Free Stuff

"I like to recycle things. I also like to help other people by donating things I don't use anymore."  ~R.N.

"I might benefit from getting free stuff, and I may be able to help others by giving free stuff. I am constantly reorganizing and clearing out boxes, so why not?"  ~Z.W.

"I love giving and receiving gifts!"  ~A.S.

  Note: In the case of multiple initials, only two name initials were used.

  We love your feedback! You are welcome to post to the group; else you can email freestuffbrampton at gmail dot com, or contact us.

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  Links for you

• Contact us with any questions, concerns or comments;
• Join FREE Stuff Brampton;
• Request personal belongings via Brampton Belongings ISO;
• View our sitemap.


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