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Free: Lawn mower - needs repair (S of Ypsi) This lawn mower needs carburetor work. It runs for a few seconds after I spray starting fluid (ether) in the air filter, then it dies. Disclaimer: I pulled it off the curb on trash day, I don't know its history. It also needs and oil change, and one wheel is a bit wobbly. Easy driveway pickup, south of Ypsilanti near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Curb alert: Frig for scrap metal (S of Ypsi) Curb alert: Refrigerator for scrap metal, 7940 Creek Bend, Ypsilanti MI 48197.

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Request: Ozone generator (S of Ypsi) Expired I'm looking for an ozone generator, to remove smoke smell from a vehicle. Thanks!

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Free: Curb alert: Kids bike (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: Kids bike with Star Wars Storm Trooper design. Needs a new tire, otherwise in good condition. 8049 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti.

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Free: Curb alert: Large dog crate (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: Large dog crate, about 2 x 2 x 5 feet (roughly). It is banged up but it looks usable. 7875 Breezewood Ct, Ypsilanti

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Request: Webcam (S of Ypsi) Withdrawn I'm looking for a webcam, so I can use my desktop computer for Zoom meetings. Thanks!

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Free: Curb alert: stainless steel counter (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: stainless steel counter with shelves, approximately 9 or 10 feet long. 7921 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti MI

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Free: Sparklers and Pop-Its from July 4 (S of Ypsi) Gifted Sparklers and Pop-Its left over from July 4. Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: 9 volt batteries (S of Ypsi) Gifted Two 9 volt batteries, used in smoke detectors for one month. Then I replaced the smoke detectors and the new ones don't take the same batteries. Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Curb alert: headboard (S of Ypsi) Expired Curb alert: Headboard, about 64 inches wide (the desk in the picture has been taken). At 7916 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti.

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Free: Blank keys for Toyota (S of Ypsi) Gifted These blank transponder keys work with many 2003 to 2011 Toyota vehicles (see list below). I ordered the wrong ones for my car, so they have never been used. You can get them cut at a locksmith (or Lowes or Home Depot if you get a friendly employee). You can program the transponder chips yourself with no special tools (search online for instructions), or pay a locksmith to do it. Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker. Compatible with: Please make sure that your current key has a dimple or dot engraved at the top of the key blade. If your original key has no dot or a "G" stamped on the blade then this key will NOT work for you. 2005-2010 Scion TC 2003-2011 Toyota 4Runner 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon 2003-2009 Toyota Camry 2010-2011 Toyota Camry (Non-G) 2005-2011 Toyota Corolla 2008-2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2004-2009 Toyota Highlander 2010 Toyota Highlander (Non-G) 2003-2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 2005-2010 Toyota Matrix 2007-2009 Toyota RAV4 2010-2011 Toyota RAV4 (Non-G) 2003-2010 Toyota Sequoia 2004-2010 Toyota Sienna 2004 & Up Toyota Solara 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma 2007-2009 Toyota Tundra 2009 Toyota Venza 2008-2011 Toyota Yaris

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Free: Curb alert: desks & end tables (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert (UPDATED): Oval glass tabletop without legs (28x47 inches), and black end table with cracks. Trash collection is Wednesday morning. At 7916 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti.

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Request: ScanGauge II (S of Ypsi) Withdrawn Does anyone have a ScanGauge II they aren't using? I can pick up anywhere in southeast Michigan. Thanks!

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Free: 9-volt batteries (S of Ypsi) Gifted Three 9-volt batteries - never used, but expired in March 2025. I measured the voltage and they seem fine (9.5V). But my only use for 9V batteries is smoke detectors and I don't want to use expired batteries there. Porch pickup south of Ypsi, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Brake drums for old Prius and Scion (S of Ypsi) Gifted Brand new rear brake drums - I ordered the wrong parts, and I can no longer return them. They fit Toyota Prius 2001-2003, Scion xA 2004-2006, and Scion xB 2004-2006. Part number is Evolution JBD1002P or Centric 122.44040

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Free: Tire swing (S of Ypsi) Tire swing from Rainbow play set - old but functional. South of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Curb alert: Sand and Water Table (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: Step2 Sand and Water Table. Dirty but otherwise seems to be in good condition. 7905 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti.

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Free: 4-lug aluminum wheels (S of Ypsi) Gifted Four aftermarket aluminum wheels, which I used for snow tires. Generally good condition, but one has scrapes from rubbing against a curb (see close-up). They are 14" rims with 4x100mm bolt pattern and old 175/65R14 tires (date code 2012, they need to be replaced). The center holes have plastic inserts with 54.1mm bore size, but you could use other inserts. Here's a good website to figure out whether they will fit your car (I used them on a 2006 Scion xB): /

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Request: Engine support bar (S of Ypsi) Expired I need an engine support bar, to support the engine while I remove the transmission and replace the clutch. Anyone have one to give or lend me? Thanks!

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Free: Sazon Goya seasoning (S of Ypsi) Gifted Sazon Goya seasoning, "a blend of herbs and spices for Latin dishes". There are seven unopened packets (I tried one packet and I didn't care for it). Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Dandruff shampoo (S of Ypsi) Gifted Almost full bottle of dandruff shampoo. Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Free: Popcorn (S of Ypsi) Gifted High quality popcorn from a local farm, in sealed bag. Porch pickup south of Ypsilanti, near Textile and Whittaker.

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Request: GPS (S of Ypsi) Received I'm looking for a GPS unit, to use in my car as a backup for navigating with my phone. Does not have to be a Garmin, the picture is just an example. Can pick up anywhere around Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti / Belleville. Thanks!

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Free: Curb alert: Two chairs (S of Ypsi) Expired Curb alert: Two padded chairs, pretty good condition. 7953 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti MI. Please let me know if you grab them, so I can mark them as taken. Trash collection here is Wednesday.

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Request: Tyvek tape (S of Ypsi) Expired I'm looking for Tyvek tape for a small project. I only need about six feet. Can pick up anywhere around Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Belleville, Dearborn.

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Free: Curb alert: Spiderman Mega City (S of Ypsi) Expired Curb alert: Spiderman Mega City Playset, in pretty good condition (may be missing some pieces). Trash is collected tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, so get it today if you want it. 7892 Creek Bend Drive, Ypsilanti.

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Request: Ozone generator (S of Ypsi) Expired I would like to get or borrow an ozone generator, for eliminating smoke odor in a vehicle. I can pick up anywhere around Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, or Belleville. Thanks in advance!

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Request: Digital TV antenna (S of Ypsi) Expired Anyone have a digital TV antenna they aren't using? We normally stream content, but I want to see what we can get on broadcast TV. I would prefer a small flat antenna - it will be used indoors. I can pick up almost anywhere around Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Belleville. Thanks!

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Free: Curb alert: King size headboard (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: King size headboard and footboard, decorative black metal with bronze highlights, very good condition, with mounting hardware. If you take it, please let me know so I can mark it as taken. 7937 Creek Bend Dr, Ypsilanti.

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Free: Curb alert: Lawn mowers & edger (S of Ypsi) Gifted Curb alert: One gasoline lawn mower, one electric lawn mower (with cord, not battery) and a gasoline edger. Condition is unknown. They appear to be at the curb for give away, but you may want to knock at the door to be sure. 8059 Springwater, Ypsilanti

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