Stories

I posted an item on trash nothing and someone responded who wanted it. When she came to my house to collect the item, I discovered she was an old friend with whom I had completely lost contact. Thanks trash nothing for putting us back in touch.

It was such a good idea, a bench top oven. You've seen them, round, see through and fan forced. I wanted one badly. First time I used it I realized that it was totally unsuited to my needs, so into the cupboard it went. I… See More

During the lockdown caused by covid my wife ran out of books to read, so she suggested we put some of her read books out front with a sign saying book exchange. What happened next was a real shook. People came and knocked the… See More

I was reaching desperation for a particular connecting cable, but with all stores closed, no chance ! A quick request on here and I had 3 rapid replies and got what was needed making another unusable item usable once more ! Thanks to all you users it is appreciated.

I feel passionate about preserving the beauty of the world I paint, so I try to recycle as much as possible. When I set up my garden studio I aimed to buy as few new things as possible, keeping an eye on Trash Nothing and local… See More

For over 40 years now I have been a collector of Timekeeping related items {Watches, Clocks and Related Repair Tools}. Obviously most of it was purchased , but as a Freecycler I have been given several old non working watches and… See More

After my TV packed in i asked for anyone who had one spare, within a week i was contacted by a couple in Redditch, i was given a brilliant TV, i then kept the couple up to date how TV was going. And even though the couple moved to… See More

I have been given 2 items from here. And both items are spot on. Also the persons gifting have been so nice. Especially the "angel" lady thank you so much to all gifters

When my Mum died I ended up with her iron and having just bought a new steam iron I found my Mum's a little superfluous! I've always used a plant water spray if I needed steam before and found I just could not get on with my new… See More

I put a GPS on Trash Nothing and got numerous requests. I said first to respond would get it. I then got a phone call from a lovely young mother (who I have helped out before on Trash Nothing) so I said it was hers. I… See More