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6-ft sq. woolen rug, striped (Petworth/ Park View)
This square rug is very thick and warm but it sheds A LOT. Minimal friction rubs off little bits of fuzz, which migrate off their own stripes and onto stripes of contrasting colors. Then they are extremely noticeable. Also the cat in the picture loves to claw at it and pull even more fuzz off the pile. If you have a cat, it will probably feel the same way. Plus the cat hair sticks to the fuzz. Furthermore it is very cumbersome to clean the entire rug. Therefore the best place for this rug would be in a lightly used room with no access for animals, small children, food, art supplies, cosmetics, etc. etc. Alternatively it would work well as insulation from cold or sound under a large piece of furniture (bed, grand piano, sofa). PS. Clothes moths also like to eat woolen rugs and I just learned today that they prefer to eat wool that has some food on it because they need extra nutrients besides what’s in the wool itself. Thanks, YouTube algorithm! So definitely try to keep it clean. PPS. I researched how to clean woolen rugs, and learned that wool can only be cleaned with soap and lots of cold water (never hot water). Wool is extremely absorbent, so a woolen rug becomes incredibly heavy and takes a very long time to dry. So spot-clean only, unless you’re going to take it outside in summer and use a hose, and you would need to rig up a seriously heavy-duty drying rack or rope. .
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Partial Lego Mindstorms EV3 set (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Unfortunately the booklet is missing, as are the main parts that make up the robots. However if you already have some of this line of Lego, these might extend your building capacity. If you take this partial set, I will keep your contact information in case the booklet or missing pieces ever turn up in my house. I feel 80% sure that they never left the building.
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old Calif. Pizza Kitchen giftcard (Petworth/ Park View)
Very very old- maybe over a decade, but it might still work. If you regularly dine at the California Pizza Kitchen, then you could try it out. Has/had $25 on it.
2h
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Plaque disclosing tablets (Petworth/ Park View)
Basically tablets of red dye that sticks to plaque on your teeth. You chew them up and swish the dye around your mouth. Then you see how much plaque your toothbrushing left behind. I think they are mainly for scaring children into brushing more thoroughly, but could freak out an adult as well.
2h
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3 double-ended spatulas (Petworth/ Park View)
These are supposed to be for scooping the last bit of products out of jars. I don’t see why anyone would need more than one but they only came in a 4-pack. Request one or more.
2h
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Wall sconce: dark bronze (Petworth/ Park View)
Mount only indoors Socket fits small “chandelier” sized bulbs
2h
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Big multi -color lamp (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Heavy duty metal body and bracket 2 Hot light bulbs inside (halogen?) 3-prong plug Somewhat noisy fan operates as soon as it’s plugged in. Lights do not move around like a disco ball, unfortunately.
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Anti-dog poop sign (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
24” x 18” = big! About 1/8” thick Made of sturdy metal, possibly aluminum, because it’s not very heavy. Has two holes, one at top center, one at bottom center, so it can be secured with screws or wire or zip ties. Excellent condition, just a few tiny scratches.
6d
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Old orange beanbag chair (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
It’s a bit deflated and grimy but still comfortable. Material is sturdy and feels like cotton. Zipper pull is missing, which is kind of a bonus, because you want it to be difficult to open. Does NOT leak Styrofoam bits!
6d
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Push mower (no power) (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
A bit rusty but working. Left behind at neighbors’ house when tenants moved out. Outside 518 Quincy Street NW
19d
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Set 4 plastic garden chairs (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Green, slightly faded. Kind of old and the plastic has acquired a grainy kind of patina. Or maybe the surface texture was there from the beginning.
23d
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2 metal planters / raised beds (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Possibly stainless steel They feel pretty sturdy 4 feet long, 2 feet wide These are just sides, no bottoms at all You are welcome to take the soil, but you’ll need to bring containers and a shovel. The soil is mostly potting soil but has been outdoors for a couple of years and has weed seeds in it.
23d
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Big piece of glass (shelf) (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
This is from the defunct refrigerator. 12.75” x 24.5” The edges and corners are smooth, not sharp. They are slightly rounded and also slightly rough, like frosted glass.
23d
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4 ft+ cotton twill tape w/adhesive (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Neighbors put this out and nobody took it. I think it might be for tennis racket handles. 3/4” wide Reddish purple
23d
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Small wood & metal desk (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Neighbors are moving and have left this out for over a week. It’s got an industrial vibe to it- the legs look like plumbing. Also you can screw it down to the floor. Not sure why you would do that unless because it’s pretty lightweight. It’s outside 518 Quincy St. NW
23d
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Shelves/drawers for 1998 Frigidaire (Petworth/ Park View)
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Nobody wanted this fridge so we scheduled bulk pickup to take it. HOWEVER if you already have a similar fridge, you could take the drawers and/or shelves for replacements or backups Or if you want a big piece of glass from the bottom shelf for some other purpose
23d
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dozen boxwood bushes (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
The city is going to destroy them on Monday to widen the sidewalk. Please come this weekend prepared to dig them up yourself. The ones in the picture are slow-growing, a bit scrawny, but tough survivors. They might look better if they got more light and less dog pee. There are also a few more that are faster growing, bushier and have slightly bigger lusher leaves. They are also tough survivors. 516 Quincy St. NW.
54d
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Working fridge mfg 1998 (Petworth/ Park View)
Withdrawn
Frigidaire brand. Beige/cream colored. Might need a new gasket because it regularly grows mold on it.
55d
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Two 1 gram jars of saffron (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
One jar is sealed with plastic shrink wrapped over the cork. The other jar has been opened and the cork was crumbling so I covered it with the foil and rubber band as seen. However it looks like it has the same amount as the sealed jar. These both say “BBE 2007”, presumably that means “best before.”
58d
58d
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21 oz organic choc. protein powder (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Unopened
58d
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1 qt bottle of organic aloe juice (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Never opened Best by 7/2024 supposedly Lakewood brand Belonged to housemate
58d
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6-foot yew tree branch (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Could be useful and/or artistic. I cut this off a tree a few years ago and have finally realized that I don’t have a use for it. It’s very strong and rot-resistant.
60d
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4 matching plant pots w/saucers (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Green and orange plastic. Rinsed out but not scrubbed or sanitized.
62d
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4 plastic plant pots w/3 saucers (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
Don’t know where the last saucer went. Rinsed out but not scrubbed or sanitized.
62d
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Pair of metal shelf brackets (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
One side of the angle is 9.5 inches long, the other side is 8 inches long. These are very sturdy.
63d
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2 giant oak tree trunk sections (Bethesda)
Withdrawn
Montgomery County is taking weeks to pick these up. If you have the equipment to haul them, they might give them away to you. Apparently each piece weighs more than a ton.
63d
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Opened spices (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
White peppercorns, ground nutmeg and “oriental” mustard. These are all old but have been stored airtight and seem to still be potent in flavor.
65d
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Opened powdered chipotle peppers (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
These are old but have been stored airtight and are still aromatic.
65d
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3 open low-glycemic sweeteners (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
The bags have been opened but very little has been used. They have been stored airtight and should be fine even though they are old.
65d
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Jar of organic dried thyme (Petworth/ Park View)
Gifted
The label from the bag says “16 oz” but there is less than that. The thyme is old but was kept well sealed. It smells fine.
65d