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Packing Peanuts (NW Hinsdale—Ogden & Rte 83)
We'd love to have your packing peanuts....any quantity...for a crafting project. (clean, please). Extra special credt if you happen to have any BLUE and or GREEN packing peanuts (we're making an "old fishing hole" in a box). Thank you!
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2 Soaker Hoses (Elmhurst near Berens Park)
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2 Soaker Hoses approx 15 ft long I used in my garden. I was a little impatient and added some holes in the hose, so they are a combination soaker and mini sprinkler system. Water sprays up 2-3 feet. Easy pickup in front yard / driveway. In your email reply: Please provide: Your Name, Phone Number, and 2-hour time window & day that you can come get the items. I cannot respond if 2-hour time window is not provided for pickup.
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TV For Parts (Downers Grove/Darien border)
BROKEN 55" flatscreen Sharp Roku TV *FOR PARTS*, does not work (see photo for what screen looks like on). Has power cord, legs, & remote. Not super heavy, but I CANNOT HELP MOVE IT. Prefer pick up ASAP.
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Desk chairs, and… (Schaumburg)
Two desk chairs that roll. Vacuumed and cleaned with carpet cleaner. Webbed tool belt. Wicker basket. About 12x16x3 inches deep. Located near Community Rec Center in Schaumburg. Post expires 7/20. Items get junked or donated if not claimed by then.
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Wooden end tables (Schaumburg)
Two wooden end tables. I think these were built, not bought. A quick sand and stain and they’ll look great. Or use as-is. Located near Community Rec Center, Schaumburg.
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Antique swing, jar of marbles (Schaumburg)
1/2 Can of marbles. Antique child swing. Located near Community Rec Center, Schaumburg
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Decorative storage box (Downers Grove - South)
13” L x 13” W x 11” H. Leather like plastic covering. Good shape with slight marks on front of one side.
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Steel bed frame (In Oakbrook area)
Very good condition queen or king size bed frame
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protein bars (60540)
April 2026/july 2026 exp dates. Pickup in Naperville, IL
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Old Kroehler Fresser (East side)
Fair condition, likely from 1950s Growler made some sought after quite valuable items, don’t think this is one of those😉 Drawers are a bit sticky, but it holds a lot of stuff
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Toilet seat riser (East side)
Clean, bleached good condition but not brand new
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Old Kroehler dresser (East side)
Probably from the 1950s Koehler made some quite valuable items, Don’t think this is one of those 😉 Fair condition, drawers stoc but it holds a lot of stuff!
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Garden Art and Bird Houses (Equestrian Dr & Wheeling Rd)
Any
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Beach/tote bags (Glenview)
Zipper doesn’t work in Beach bag. Lining needs sewing and handle is peeling on woven bag.
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Old Zenith Console (East side)
This was my Dad”s, stored in a basement many years, honestly don’t know if it works, does still have power. I hear some folks make aquariums or planters with them. Honestly breaks my heart a bit to just have the city haul it away (which is scheduled for next Monday) if ANYONE has a use for it
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Vehicle mounted safety jammer (Near Fairview & 55th St, DG)
Emergency window breaking tool and safety belt cutter
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Sliding window/door cleaning tool (Near Fairview & 55th St, DG)
2blue, 1 pink, 2 refills. Instructions included for putting together. This tool cleans the tracks on side sliding windows and doors. (My cleaning crew handles this now)
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Desk chair lumbar support (Near Fairview & 55th St, DG)
Medium grey, straps to attach. 13" wide, 12.5" high, 3.5" deep at deepest curve. Zip off cover.
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3 wood pallets (Elmhurst near Berens Park)
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3 wood pallets. 1 is heavy duty / no gaps in the slats [see photos] Easy pickup in front yard / driveway. In your email reply: Please provide: Your Name, Phone Number, and 2-hour time window & day that you can come get the items. I cannot respond if 2-hour time window is not provided for pickup.
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ikea crib with under storage (Park ridge)
Unassembled but all the parts and instructions are together. Comes with under storage sliding drawers and I can give a mattress as well if requested
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Toys taking up space (Park ridge)
I'll make them disappear! If you have old video games, action figures, trading cards, comics, or other collectibles taking up space, send me a picture. I'll come pick them up. Fast, easy, and hassle-free. Just message me with photos of what you have, and I'll take it from there. I have three boys from 5-12…we love to collect!!
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29 Gallon Fish Tank (Near Gary Ave & Schick Rd)
Approximate dimensions are 30"L x 12"W x 19"H. If interested, reply with 2 hour window for porch pick up near Bloomingdale Meijer. Reponses with a pickup window will not be consdered.
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Tall Starbucks cup/tumbler (NW Suburbs)
Not a paper one , plastic ones Tall coffe cup e
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Twin Size Latex Foam Topper (The Glen)
Made of organic natural latex foam. Used for one year under a waterproof mattress pad on a twin XL. It is 2 inches thick. It is heavy.
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Office desks, tables & chairs (Broadview IL)
12 desks and computer workstations, Two chairs
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Small Containers (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd)
- 2 identical empty Girl Scout cookie tins with different uniforms on each side (take 1 or both) - 2 small, white mesh 5-sided storage cube approximately 5.5" on each side (take 1 or both) Easy porch pick up Non-smoking, pet friendly home West of Randall, north of Silver Glen
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Small Green Lamp (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd)
Small Green Lamp Easy porch pick up Non-smoking, pet friendly home West of Randall, north of Silver Glen
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Child sized apron (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd)
Neck straps fasten with velcro Has a small, clear plastic pocket in the front Easy porch pick up Non-smoking, pet friendly home West of Randall, north of Silver Glen
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Note Pad Holder with Sleeve Pocket (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd)
"The Reporter" Flexible Note Pad Holder with Sleeve Pocket Easy porch pick up Non-smoking, pet friendly home West of Randall, north of Silver Glen
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Drawing and Coloring books (Silver Glen Rd & Stevens Rd)
"Create Cartoon Animals with Circles, Squares, Rectangles, & Triangles" - Like new condition Pocket coloring book - This is a very small coloring book. It's great to bring on trips, to have in restaurants, etc. There are a total of 80 pages and many of the designs have pretty small details. A few pages have been colored on, but the majority of the book is ready for creativity. Take 1 or both More pictures available upon request Easy porch pick up Pet friendly, non-smoking home West of Randall, north of Silver Glen
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