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Free: Swing and slide (Hillfields BS16) 7d - We got both of these off of trash nothing last year from two different lovely but we now giving them away again as we have upgraded! The swing frame we couldn't take apart as the bolts were rusty and the slide we didn't try to take apart. Both fitted into our LWB van easily enough. The swing will need digging into place or new screws and plates to put into concrete to stop it tipping.

Request: microwave (Hillfields BS16) 9d - If anyone has a working microwave they don't need, it would be really appreciated - ours isn't usable any more! Thanks :) Free: various wood (Hillfields BS16) Expired 22d - Various pieces of wood up for grabs, small or medium thickness. Condition varies, it has all been stored outside, but under (basic) cover and raised off the floor. If you need more details/measurements, just ask. ** Please say in your reply roughly how much of the pile you want, and if there are particular bits/sizes you are more interested in. **

Free: various wood (Hillfields BS16) Expired 22d - Various pieces of wood up for grabs, small or medium thickness. Condition varies, it has all been stored outside, but under (basic) cover and raised off the floor. If you need more details/measurements, just ask. ** Please say in your reply roughly how much of the pile you want, and if there are particular bits/sizes you are more interested in. **

Request: toaster (Hillfields BS16) Expired 24d - Anyone have a spare toaster they don't want? (Ours has stopped working). Would need to be in working order. Ideally in BS15, BS16 or BS5. Thanks! Request: toaster (Hillfields BS16) Expired 24d - Anyone have a spare toaster they don't want? (Ours has stopped working). Would need to be in working order. Ideally in BS15, BS16 or BS5. Thanks! Free: bathroom sink incl tap + pillar (Hillfields BS16) Expired 24d - A bathroom sink which we originally got from this site, but then weren't able to use because the plumber bought a new one without asking us! So it is untested but as far as we know it all works. The condition of the sink is generally OK but there are 3 things to mention: 1) There is a medium size crack inside the bowl. This is a surface/aethestic crack, not a deep structural one. See picture. 2) The tap seems loose, so I think the washer and/or nut which hold it in place probably need replacing. 3) Overall it could do with a quick clean after being unused for so long. Unfortunately it will have to go to tip if not collected by Thu..

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Free: Super king size mattress (Hillfields BS16) Expired 24d - One side (the side with the label in the photos) is stained, and has creaky springs. The other side looks fine and the springs feel fine on that side too. So both problems seem like they could be solved by flipping in on to the side that is in better condition. Unfortunately, if it isn't taken by Thu it will have to go to tip..

Free: Super king size mattress (Hillfields BS16) Expired 35d - Stained one side but looks fine on the other. My housemate already got a new one because there were 2 hollows (maybe where the springs were in bad condition?) but as far as I can tell the springs seem fine on the other side - so I think this is also easily solved by flipping it.

Free: 24 floor tiles (Hillfields BS16) Expired 55d - We have the following tiles up for grabs: 11 x white speckled tiles, 299mm x 299mm 7 x dark grey tiles, 299mm x 299mm 6.5 x light grey tiles, 296mm x 296mm Judging by the size and weight of them I reckon they are floor tiles rather than wall tiles, but I guess you could use them for walls if you were really confident of the strength of your adhesive! Please say in your reply when you can collect, and *include at least one option that isn't last-minute!*

Free: 24 floor tiles (Hillfields BS16) Expired 55d - We have the following tiles up for grabs: 11 x white speckled tiles, 299mm x 299mm 7 x dark grey tiles, 299mm x 299mm 6.5 x light grey tiles, 296mm x 296mm Judging by the size and weight of them I reckon they are floor tiles rather than wall tiles, but I guess you could use them for walls if you were really confident of the strength of your adhesive! Please say in your reply when you can collect, and *include at least one option that isn't last-minute!*

Free: clock for spares or repair (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 55d - Large wall clock, doesn't work. We've tried fresh batteries, haven't tried anything else. Anyone want it for a repair project or decorative purposes? Please say in your reply when you can collect, and *include at least one option that isn't last-minute!*

Free: 2 x Mesh komplement drawers (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 59d - 2 mesh drawers for a 50cm wide IKEA wardrobe. We got given the wrong size and it is past time to take them back, so they are brand new. The runners and all the screws etc are with them

Free: King size wooden bedframe (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 59d - Already collapsed and ready to be pick up. Used with some scratches

Free: toilet (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 62d - A toilet which we originally got from this site, but then weren't able to use because the plumber bought a new one without asking us! So it is untested. When I was checking it over the flush button seemed to be missing a spring. I'm happy to fiddle with that more and see if I can fix it (and reattach the lid) if someone is interested in principle. The condition of the toilet is generally OK but some things to mention: 1) There is some limescale deep inside the u-bend. Could be removed with concentrated acid/descaling tablets. 2) Flush mechanism needs more checking/fixing, as mentioned above - though even the worst case scenario, a new flush mechanism would still be cheaper than an entire toilet! 3) Overall it could do with a clean after being unused for so long. Measurements or more details on request.

Free: bathroom sink incl tap + pillar (Hillfields BS16) Expired 62d - A bathroom sink which we originally got from this site, but then weren't able to use because the plumber bought a new one without asking us! So it is untested but as far as we know it all works. The condition of the sink is generally OK but there are 3 things to mention: 1) There is a medium size crack inside the bowl. This is a surface/aethestic crack, not a deep structural one. See picture. 2) The tap seems loose, so I think the washer and/or nut which hold it in place probably need replacing. 3) Overall it could do with a clean after being unused for so long.

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Free: lots of sand (Hillfields BS16) Expired 62d - Large quantity of sand (about one and a half huge bags full). It is (and has been) stored with a tarp over it but the moisture has still gotten in so the sand is damp. Since there's a lot of it, we'd be open to people taking only part of it if they want - but please say when replying roughly how much you want.

Free: lots of sand (Hillfields BS16) Expired 62d - Large quantity of sand (about one and a half huge bags full). It is (and has been) stored with a tarp over it but the moisture has still gotten in so the sand is damp. Since there's a lot of it, we'd be open to people taking only part of it if they want - but please say when replying roughly how much you want.

Request: double bedframe (Hillfields BS16) Expired 82d - Looking for a double bedframe to move into an empty room.. Thanks! Request: double bedframe (Hillfields BS16) Expired 82d - Looking for a double bedframe to move into an empty room.. Thanks! Request: double mattress and/or frame (Hillfields BS16) Expired 97d - Looking for a double mattress and/or bedframe to move into an empty room.. The mattress would need to be from a house with no history of bedbugs, and ideally not too many stains. Thanks! Free: Double inflatable camping matress (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 152d - We have used it a bit, and it has some stains. It is pretty comfy and warm.

Free: single mattress (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 212d - A single mattress in decent condition, seems to be an 'IKEA Hamarvik'. When replying, please say when you are free to collect - and give more than one option.

Free: single mattress (Hillfields BS16) Expired 221d - A single mattress in decent condition, seems to be an 'IKEA Hamarvik'. When replying, please say when you are free to collect - and give more than one option.

Free: toilet flush inlet mechanism (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 232d - An inlet valve for a toilet flush. The model is a Siamp Compact 99B. As far as I can tell the parts all seem to be there. The rubber washer looks a bit perished from age so it might be worth replacing that with a similar one.. but for anyone that needs one of these mechanisms, I imagine getting a small washer would still be easier and cheaper than having to get the whole mechanism. Measurements or other details available on request.

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Free: braces / brackets + poles (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 232d - 5 sturdy braces/brackets, they were originally 'height reducers' for a fitted wardrobe but could be adapted for other uses. This includes several spare poles, including 3 longer ones which could be used to make them taller. Have a look at the photos. Measurements or other details on request.

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Free: brand new brake pads (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 232d - Still sealed up in original packaging. The label says they fit certain Dacia, Sandero or Lada cars. See photo of label for details, or ask if you need to.

Free: garage (incl poss transport!) (Hillfields BS16) Expired 233d - (reposting as we are now happy to do the dismantling ourselves without help; it looks like it will be easier than we thought...) We need to get rid of our garage which is made of fairly thin concrete panels bolted together - it's a pretty simple system. Would anyone like some or all of the parts, either to reconstruct it elsewhere or to use the parts for your own project? Please read all the details below. The garage: * ..has an area roughly 2.85m x 5.05m. * ..has a height roughly 2m at the sides and 2.45m at the ridge. * ..has a big metal (up and over) door, a side wooden door, and a window. We can: * ...do the work of taking the garage down. If you want to be here for some of the process so that you know how it fits back together, just let us know. * ...help with transporting the materials to you (probably, depends how far away you are and how busy our driver is). If you want to reconstruct it you will need: * ...to sort out your own foundations. * ...to get hold of new roof panels, because the current ones contain asbestos so we plan to dispose of them. However, we can supply the metal roof structure that new panels would fix to. To copy the current roof you would need 16 panels, each 1.5m by 0.75m. It might be possible to manage with 14 panels. * ...to do the work of putting it back together; we aren't free to help with that (though we can give advice/info about how we took it down). We have already started taking it down and will be continuing to do so over the next week or so. If you cannot make use of the whole garage but can use some of the parts - eg just some of the wall panels, or the big garage door - let us know!

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Free: plasterboard (Hillfields BS16) Gifted 234d - A large piece of plasterboard left over from a DIY job. It is 525mm x 1800mm. (NB The much smaller piece pictured is no longer available). Please say (in your first message) when you would be free to collect, and please give more than one option for collection day. People that do this will be given priority over those that don't.

Free: garage (incl poss transport!) (Hillfields BS16) Expired 234d - (reposting as we are now happy to do the dismantling ourselves without help; it looks like it will be easier than we thought...) We need to get rid of our garage which is made of fairly thin concrete panels bolted together - it's a pretty simple system. Would anyone like some or all of the parts, either to reconstruct it elsewhere or to use the parts for your own project? Please read all the details below. The garage: * ..has an area roughly 2.85m x 5.05m. * ..has a height roughly 2m at the sides and 2.45m at the ridge. * ..has a big metal (up and over) door, a side wooden door, and a window. We can: * ...do the work of taking the garage down. If you want to be here for some of the process so that you know how it fits back together, just let us know. * ...help with transporting the materials to you (probably, depends how far away you are and how busy our driver is). If you want to reconstruct it you will need: * ...to sort out your own foundations. * ...to get hold of new roof panels, because the current ones contain asbestos so we plan to dispose of them. However, we can supply the metal roof structure that new panels would fix to. To copy the current roof you would need 16 panels, each 1.5m by 0.75m. It might be possible to manage with 14 panels. * ...to do the work of putting it back together; we aren't free to help with that (though we can give advice/info about how we took it down). We have already started taking it down and will be continuing to do so over the next week or so. If you cannot make use of the whole garage but can use some of the parts - eg just some of the wall panels, or the big garage door - let us know!

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