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Free: 100+ YO Redwood lap siding (Alameda West End) This came off 2 gable end-walls (about 18' at base). I think this would be excellent project wood or maybe a great "barnwood" type of look. I don't know if there is enough to side anthing very large. I think it is original to house (c. 1912). You can still see saw marks in the wood. I retained the old siding on the very front/back of my house because it is just so cool. It is painted with heaps of peeling old white paint and some caulking. Some green paint underneath, I think. Some nails remain too, I suspect, but not horrifically so. For the right person with the right skills and resources (a planer maybe?) and right project, this could be an absolute gold mine...all for free! MUST TAKE ALL. Advise that person picking this up have a pickup or large van, or a roof rack with skills to tie it up properly. Some of these pieces are pretty long (set. 12+ feet) while others are very short (as I said, this formed a gable wall).
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Free: Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste (El Cerrito Plaza) Two 6 oz tubes Colgate sensitive whitening toothpaste that have never been used. I bought whitening by mistake and didn't realize it until I opened one of the boxes.
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Free: Roof Gutter, Downspout, Edging (Alameda West End) - 7 Pieces - 2 3/4” x 1 3/4” x 10’ aluminum painted downspouts with strap brackets (15) - Unused but needs serious cleanup. - 2 Pieces - 2” x 3” downspouts. 1 = 15 feet straight, 1 = 6 feet + riveted offset (1 more foot) - Old and painted a few times but functional/straight. - 2 sections of seamless gutter. * One used ~17 feet - back flange collapsed and drain hole cut about 7 feet from left end * One unused ~15 long, no holes, flange in-tact, mostly straight - 9 pieces drip edge (?), white painted but needs cleaning. "L-shape" = 2” x 2”, 10 feet length - 4 Miscellaneous roof edging/pieces MUST TAKE ALL. Note that this giveaway REQUIRES a pickup truck or van with roof rack at minimum to haul away. I will not give this to someone unsafely hauling this in a hatchback.
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Free: Miscellaneous assorted metal/pipe (Alameda West End) 1) 4’ section 1” thick wall galvanized pipe 2) device of unknown purpose- maybe a battering-ram or a flagpole? 3” (?) pipe in 2 sections connected by threaded collar then reduced to maybe 1 1/2”(?) pipe. Has 2 eyes welded on and remnants of a rope strung between them about 9’ overall length 3) iron construction stake (18” or so) 4) very old downspout thin galvanized (?) about 6 feet - remnants of white paint
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Free: 14 concrete piers (Alameda West End) 7" tall 10.75" square at base 8.25" square at top of concrete - All are in great structural condition. Held up my old deck for 25+ years. - Ready to report for duty on your project!
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Free: Black Metal Yard Sign (Alameda West End) Overall height: 46" Above ground: 37" Width: 24.5" Signboard: 24" x 18" Signboard has a business name on it (left it behind). Can discard repaint for your own sign. Express yourself! There is plenty to say!
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Free: 2 sections of Metal wire grate (Alameda West End) They don't match: one is about 28.5" x 46", other is 35.5" x 47". Perfect for keeping the dog out of a narrow space, protecting a back window or ???
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Free: Beautiful Aluminum Chaise Loungers (Alameda West End) 2 Aluminum chaise lounges- stacking black anodized aluminum adjustable-back (also shown stacked). They need new webbing and clean-up, but since they are aluminum, cannot rust. As far as I can tell, the frames are completely straight and sound (no bends or breaks). Very high quality chaises that need some love to be ready just in-time for relaxing in the great Bay Area Spring and Summer!
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Request: Birthday decorations (Berkeley) For 75th birthday (ie, no sponge bob!).
Free: 2 mirrors (North Berkeley) Round, no frames
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Request: Cooking oil (94611) In need of cooking oil, does anyone have any extra cooking oil that you are willing to give away, I'm willing to take it off your hands please let me know thank you
Request: Fitbit 3 charger (Oakland) I am looking for a charger for a Fitbit 3. If anyone has one that they are sure fits the Fitbit 3, let me know. If you aren't sure, I may still drop by to try if in my range of errands. Note that Fitbit 2 and 3 are very similar, but NOT the same charger. Thank you.
Free: Portable stand (perfect for laptop) (Near Highland Hospital) I used this as a portable, minimalist standing desk for awhile and it worked great! The metal tray screws into a single point at the top of the tripod and is stable enough to be able to type just fine, though you can't lean on it. Max height is 55" and the tripod includes a level if you need one. Packs down well too. Could be perfect for a DJ? Or a presenter who wants their notes nearby?
Free: Small leather & wood rolling chair (Near Highland Hospital) Small wood and leather chair on wheels, 25" wide, 24" deep, whole chair is 27" high. The seat is 16" from the ground and 19" deep. The leather has some scuff spots on the seat and on the top edge at the back, see photos.
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Free: CD/DVD Cases & Organizers (Glenview, Oakland) [cross-posted] Building up a CD or DVD media collection? Then I have cases for all your CD/DVD organizing and carrying needs! (result of my office downsizing and clearing out old software/digital files/media from the mid-2000's). 1) Stack of CD jewel cases (misc colors) 2) Small zippered 32-CD organizer/carrier - perfect for car 3) Large zippered 92-CD organizer/carrier 4) big stack of CD organizer jackets for use with 3-Ring binders 5) Stack of DVD/Game Cases Preference to someone that can take them all, but also open to taking fewer items If get multiple requests, will do random pick
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Free: Heavy-Duty Low Wooden Book-Cases (Oakland) Our work office is downsizing and looking to move on three (3) low, wooden bookshelves. Dimensions: 36" W x 29" H x 12" D Style: heavy-duty, solid/sturdy wood (commercial/office grade) 1 adjustable height shelf (uses twist in shelf pegs) Condition: some wear, a few nicks and marks but generally in good condition one of the bookcases needs a replacement twist-in shelf peg of this style: / Pickup in Downtown Oakland (Broadway at 20th) weekdays
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Free: Stair steps for SMALL pets (Richmond) Soft pet steps This is made from squishy pillow material, NOT sturdy at all! I ONLY recommend this for very small and lightweight pets (maybe like 10 lbs max) I machine washed the outer material so it’s clean
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Free: Optagest for cats and dogs (Richmond) Digestive aid powder for cats and dogs -3 individuals packs leftover from a box Please only take this if you’ve had approval from your veterinarian
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Free: Cheristin for Cats Flea Medicine (Richmond) 2 applications left in a 3 pack Cheristin for Cats , topical flea medicine DO NOT give to your cat unless your veterinarian approves it, because this can be toxic to some cats if they’re allergic or if they have certain conditions.
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Request: lids for 5 gallon buckets (Piedmont Pines/ Montclair) harvesting rain water but need additional lids to keep mosquitoes out. Can take the buckets too as mine are very old.
Free: Ceramics Books (Oakland) Syllabus for Advanced Ceramics and Ceramic Glazemaking books. Yours to take!
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Free: Organic! chemistry (poets corner) two almost complete molecular modeling kits for assembling 3d models of all the Ochem 1+2 structures for kinesthetic learners or anyone who finds cutting their own hair in a mirror difficult. my proff let us bring these to exams and it made the hardest class so far my fondest. i thought id use them teaching but how bout you learn for yourself. Fun like legos but a choking hazard if you have littles or pets.
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Free: 4 Swivel Office Chairs (Oakland) Promised [Cross-posted] Four (4) adjustable swivel office/task chairs. We are downsizing our office and getting rid of our conference room chairs. Brand: Swinton Avenue (Office Depot) Color/Material: Grey color and soft synthetic suede like texture. These are high quality, office grade steel base, with adjustable seat height & angle, and adjustable armrest height. Armrest width can be adjusted with hex wrench. Although we used for conference room, they are actually task chairs and would be suitable for regular desk use. Preference if someone can take them all, but happy to give smaller numbers. Would need to pick up from Downtown Oakland (20th and Broadway) no later than Friday March 6th.
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Free: Old cancelled stamps (Ashby & Sacramento) Promised A full envelope free
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Free: Small healthy house plant (Hercules) 6-In pot, a type of philodendron called pothos
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Free: Jar of gelatin (Hercules) Promised 1 lb jar, new. Good for desserts, soups, sauces, gummies, Etc
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Free: Bamboo bowl (North Berkeley Hills) This is a decorative bowl only as it leaks if you put oil/liquid in it.
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Free: office items, good quality (Point Richmond) 1. Wheeled tech cabinet, wood, 23 5/8" wide, 19 1/2" deep, 29 1/2" high, and 2. Two-drawer filing cabinet, metal, 15" wide, 28 3/8" deep, 29 3/8" high
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Free: Coffee maker (West Berkeley) Krups drip coffee maker. Makes up to 2, 8oz cups at a time. Uses Melita #2 conical filters. Full disclosure-- 1) Switch may be a little funky. It turns on at least 4 of 5 times, but there have been times I can't get it to turn on. 2) Carafe is a replacement, and I had to do some surgery so that the filter holder fit on it. But it's been workable for over 10 years.
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Free: Small ikea tv stand (Richmond) Or bookcase, nightstand whatever. 23” wide x 16” deep x 26” tall. I put it on casters so that adds 3 inches or so. Casters can be easily removed. Dark brown stain, very sturdy, very good condition.
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