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Free: Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet) (Joliet, IL) Gifted - This is screened but not pulverized. Used in raised beds for 1 year. You'd need to shovel and load. Review pictures, raised bed boards are removed. At the end of a long drive that does have chain link fence on each side (tight pull in area. ) Please respond with possible pick up times. I do have weekday availability. Soil is currently wet from recent rain, Sunday or Monday pick up would be best.
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet) (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet) (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet) (Joliet, IL)
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Free: Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet, IL) Gifted - This is screened but not pulverized. Used in raised beds for 1 year. You'd need to shovel and load. Review pictures, raised bed boards are removed. At the end of a long drive that does have chain link fence on each side (tight pull in area. ) Please respond with possible pick up times. I do have weekday availability.
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Black top soil - 2 yards (Joliet, IL)
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Free: Exterior house paint - 5 gal (Joliet, IL) Expired - Pittsburgh Paints Satin - 15 year warranty Rose colored. Bought at Menard's I think.
Photo of free Exterior house paint - 5 gal (Joliet, IL)
Photo of free Exterior house paint - 5 gal (Joliet, IL)
Free: 4 -tomato, Betterboy, 3 artichoke (Joliet, IL) Expired - These are still in cell pack and healthy. Need to be planted immediately. Located in Joliet near intersection of Rt30 and Ingalls. Free: Iris plants (Joliet, IL) Expired - Gifting bare root Iris in forefront of this photo in small lots. Lavender centers, purple beards with yellow hearts. Iris require little care, like full sun, and any soil except wet, they multiply rapidly. Please download planting instructions off internet. they will be different than other flowering plants. Joliet location near RT 30 and Ingalls. Please specify pick up preference and quantity requested. I will not respond to responses without this info.
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Request: Used garden hose (Yorkville, IL) Expired - As long as the connectors aren't bent or missing, I'd be happy with anything available. Pick up in Aurora, Yorkville, Joliet or Woodridge area. Thank you for reading and considering this post! Request: Planters for cemetery (Yorkville, IL) Expired - I am looking for 4 planters, about 12 inches across for cemetery plantings. No requitements for color. These are occasionally stolen so I thought I'd check folks for extra's. Pick up in Joliet area, Woodridge/Downers, Aurora/Montgomery. Thanks for taking the time to read and consider this post! Free: Modern upholstered arm chair Taupe (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Kind of a chunky chair. Not too old, firm and comfortable. Likely needs cleaning. Sorry for the mess, moving. 35" wide 32" deep 37" tall. Evening pick up only. Wed or Thursday preferable. Near the intersection of Rt47 and Rt127. Easy house to find in the dark.
Photo of free Modern upholstered arm chair Taupe (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Modern upholstered arm chair Taupe (Yorkville, IL)
Free: East Lake dresser (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Sans mirror, has the original porcelain casters. Light surface scratched that would clean up with oil rub. Near the intersection of Rt126 and Rt47. Easy house to find in the dark. Reply with possible pick up times.
Photo of free East Lake dresser (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free East Lake dresser (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Lg Ceramic Ice bucket (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Glazed interior, about 16 " tall, a chunky piece. Needs some paint touch up. Near intersection of RT126 & RT47. reply with pick up times.
Photo of free Lg Ceramic Ice bucket (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Lg Ceramic Ice bucket (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Ceramic Wall Ragged Ann & Andy (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Set a woman's size 9 show next to them for size perspective. Hang made in 70'a and never hung. include possible pick up times. I am near intersection of Rt126 & Rt 47.
Photo of free Ceramic Wall Ragged Ann & Andy (Yorkville, IL)
Free: 5 large dish pack (moving) boxes (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - And one wardrobe box with bar. Near RT126 & RT47. Easy house to find in the dark.
Photo of free 5 large dish pack (moving) boxes (Yorkville, IL)
Free: New Motorollahouse phones (3) (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Still in the box, never opened. Phones only, Vonage device in use. DEST 6.0 system . 3 handsets, base and 2 extra chargers (no phone jack required.) The extra like caller ID, 30 number phone book, intercom. Near RT 126 and rt 47. Easy house to find in the dark.
Photo of free New Motorollahouse phones (3) (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Large plastic storage cont w/lid (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - The top is dirty (yard dirt. Inside not too bad. Lid light locks on. Roughly 36" long 18" wide and tall. Near the intersection of RT47 & Rt126. Easy house to find in the dark.
Photo of free Large plastic storage cont w/lid (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large plastic storage cont w/lid (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Ironing board and pad (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - In very good shape. I do not have the fabric cover that goes over the pad. Blocks from the the intersection or Rt47 and 126. Easy house to find in the dark.
Photo of free Ironing board and pad (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Ironing board and pad (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Metal Bed frame (Full/Queen (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Has wheels and the center support post. Old but solid. Yorkville near RT126 & RT47 intersection.
Photo of free Metal Bed frame (Full/Queen (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Large Oak framed Mirror (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - 45" tall, 28"W and 3 deep. Beautiful, heavy. Yorkville location.
Photo of free Large Oak framed Mirror (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large Oak framed Mirror (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Large Wooden Rocker (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Built in 1973, this is a very Solid rocker! It can use refinishing or a good paint job though! A rocker my mother used every day. I intended to keep it, but, she was 5"11 I am shorter and the length to rock is just too long. Pictures show wear to rocker and condition. This could even work as an outdoor rocker is painted with exterior paint. PLease contact me with any questions or advise of pick up time. Easy house to find in the dark. Yorkville, location.
Photo of free Large Wooden Rocker (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large Wooden Rocker (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large Wooden Rocker (Yorkville, IL)
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Free: Two large chairs for Dining table (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - These chairs are REALLY solid! Received via freecycle and moving to a smaller place. Please take both. Dimensions: 25" wide, 45" tall, 23" deep. Hand rests are rather dirty (as received) and would clean up well with Murphy's wood soap I believe. Yorkville, corner house so easy to find in the dark.
Photo of free Two large chairs for Dining table (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Two large chairs for Dining table (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Two large chairs for Dining table (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Two large chairs for Dining table (Yorkville, IL)
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Free: White Gas stove (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Standard model, no bells and whistles. Does have preheat dial, clock, bottom drawer for pan storage. Will be available in several weeks. This stove does need cleaning! I thought I would post to gauge interest. Please respond if interested and I can provide more info.
Photo of free White Gas stove (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Oster 480 Meat Grinder /470 Salad (Yorkville, IL) Expired - Oster Model 480 Meat Grinder + 470 Salad Maker Like New - actually, I think is IS NEW. Still in original shipping carton with instructions and attachments, cardboard insert, etc. This is 50+ years old. Made when things were meant to last! Note: This unit does not have the additional "Oster sausage stuffer tube" that was an additional attachment. It also appears to be missing the plastic push plunger which should be 1 5/8 round. Stating this because these plungers seem to be freely offered on eBay from 8-12 dollars. Feel free to email with questions and possible pick up times. It's at the bottom of the pile of stuff. Will post photo when I work my way down. Free: Board & Upholstery Valance Maroon (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - This is about 9 ft long and scallops reach about 18" deep. Back has L brackets for mounting. Sorry, one end has come unstapled, easy staple gun fix. Received this off Freecycle and reposting.
Photo of free Board & Upholstery Valance Maroon (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Board & Upholstery Valance Maroon (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Board & Upholstery Valance Maroon (Yorkville, IL)
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Free: Fun Turquoise pillows + rugs (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - The pillows are about 18*18. Clean and new.
Photo of free Fun Turquoise pillows + rugs (Yorkville, IL)
Free: New, surge power strip, shower head (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - These are new and promote energy efficiency. Take both to make it worth your trip!
Photo of free New, surge power strip, shower head (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free New, surge power strip, shower head (Yorkville, IL)
Free: NEW - Asian Artist designed doll (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - About 13 inches long. See pictures for info and condition. Porcelain head arms and feet, firm cloth body. All parts in original wrapping. If you're Asian, I'll give you a priority on this item.
Photo of free NEW - Asian Artist designed doll (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free NEW - Asian Artist designed doll (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free NEW - Asian Artist designed doll (Yorkville, IL)
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Free: Estate on the sea - Wall mural (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - 12'6" wide 9' tall. Photo wall mural. Let me know if you want me to try to get better mural shots. You can stop by and look at the picture. Kind of hard to see because rolled on the tube. NEW, never opened.
Photo of free Estate on the sea - Wall mural (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Estate on the sea - Wall mural (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Wall Mural - Rose shrub lane (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - 12'6" wide 9' tall. Photo wall mural. Let me know if you want me to try to get better mural shots. You can stop by and look at the picture. Kind of hard to see because rolled on the tube. NIEW, never opened. List possible pick up times.
Photo of free Wall Mural - Rose shrub lane (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Wall Mural - Rose shrub lane (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Decorative hat boxes (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - 4 Decorative hat boxes - graduated sizes These feature decorative fabric, cords and tassels. I used to stack these for extra storage in a much smaller house. Graduated sizes with 2 colors; the green botanical print 16" and 12" across and the black 10" and 14" across. Black nubbed fabric with lids having gold stripes. I am near the intersection of RT47 and RT126. Email with questions or for pictures and possible pick up times. These are a way down in the give away pile, so not pictured yet.
Photo of free Decorative hat boxes (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Decorative hat boxes (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Pedestal lighted magnify mirror (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - Small, maybe 12 inches tall. Takes AA batteries and has on off switch on side.
Photo of free Pedestal lighted magnify mirror (Yorkville, IL)
Free: Large blown Xmas ornaments (Yorkville, IL) Gifted - The King and Queen of hearts. They are LARGE, like 9-10 inches tall. About 30 years old, boxed the whole time and never used. Near the intersection of RT47 and RT126, Please respond with questions and possible pick up times.
Photo of free Large blown Xmas ornaments (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large blown Xmas ornaments (Yorkville, IL)
Photo of free Large blown Xmas ornaments (Yorkville, IL)
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