# Trash Nothing + Freecycle

> Give & get free stuff locally

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680743557](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680743557)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id680743557`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrew Trusty
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2013-08-09
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trash-nothing-freecycle/id680743557)
- **Website:** [https://trashnothing.com](https://trashnothing.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://trashnothing.com/privacy](https://trashnothing.com/privacy)

## Description

**Trash Nothing + Freecycle** is a Chrome extension that helps you give away and find free items in local Freecycle, Freegle, and Free Circles groups. It's easy to share your unwanted but reusable items with your neighbors and discover freebies others are giving away. Everything is always free with no strings attached. Local freecycling communities are typically volunteer-driven, and the most active groups grow when members invite friends and family.

Post what you have to give away, search for items you want, and connect with others who can help. Common freebies include books, clothes, furniture, games, electronics, appliances, tools, building materials, and more. While not every city has an active group, the strongest communities thrive when participants spread the word and work together to keep items out of landfills.

## Rankings

- #150,612 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise quick posting with photos, private in-app messaging, a broad range of items, and a community-focused, landfill-friendly vibe. They also value distance-based browsing and easy layouts. Common drawbacks center on branding confusion with Freecycle, login barriers, occasional instability and photo issues, incomplete post visibility, and spammy posters, which can hinder discovery and coordination.

### Pros

- Easy and quick posting of items (including photos).
- In-app messaging keeps personal details private until commitment.
- Wide range of items and a strong, community-focused vibe that helps declutter and keeps things out of landfills.
- Distance-based search and multiple layout options make browsing posts straightforward.
- Consistent, easy-to-use experience that supports giving items to others rather than selling.

### Cons

- Branding confusion: the app is not affiliated with Freecycle, leading to expectations of Freecycle branding and features.
- Login problems: Freecycle credentials often don’t work; many users must create a separate Trash Nothing account.
- Stability issues: crashes when setting location and other bugs like not retaining photos.
- Limited visibility of posts: not all groups or keywords are shown and searches can miss items in your area.
- Inbox clutter from spammy posters or repetitive postings can make it hard to track items.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id680743557)