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Large envelopes, filing folders (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Variety of big envelopes as for mailing or storage - used and unused, padded and unpadded. Mostly Manila envelopes, mostly full-page-sized, but some smaller. Also a stack of 100%-uncoated-paper folders as often used in filing cabinets. Mostly the tabs already have writing on them, but it’s mostly in erasable graphite pencil. Please specify what/how much you want (including all of them). From a home with fragrance-free/nontoxic practices, freely available to anyone.
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Broken glass pieces (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
I've picked these up from nature areas all around. Thought someone might want them for art before they just get recycled! Contactless porch pick-up.
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Blue 3-ring binder (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
3-ring binder, metal rings aligned and secure. Outer part is blue (brighter turquoise than the photo shows) plastic, made to be somewhat floppy rather than rigid. From home with fragrance-free/nontoxic practices, freely available to anyone.
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Digital watch (works, broken band) (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Black-plastic-and-metal Marathon water-resistant wristwatch with broken wristband. “Old-fashioned” in that it doesn’t connect to other devices (bonus: no surprise collection of personal data!). “New-fangled” in that it’s digital, shows day and date as well as time to the second, and has multiple settings. Watch part itself is sturdy, and still works great. As shown in the photos, unsuccessful attempts have been made to repair the wristband. If you just want the broken-off end with the metal clasp for some kind of project, that’s also possible. From a home with fragrance-free/nontoxic practices, freely available to anyone.
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Zippered synthetic carrying pouch (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Zippered carrying pouch, excellent condition. Synthetic black material, solid on one side, mesh on the other. Approx.: 12” long, 5” wide, 3/4” thick. Made for holding things like pencils, desk supplies USB sticks, cell phones, chargers, etc., but could have any number of uses. From home with fragrance-free/nontoxic practices, freely available to anyone.
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Thread scraps (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Thread/string scraps, various colors (including white, though that’s not so clear in the picture). Not sure of materials. From home with nontoxic/fragrance-free practices; freely available to anyone. Would be great if someone wanted all, but please still reach out if you only want part of these!
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Denim jacket (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Ripped and faded jean-jacket, found/salvaged and thoroughly cleaned. Still stylish in an edgy/punk way (also great for something to add political patches to, if you’re into that). No tag, but probably cotton denim and adult small or medium. Real-metal riveted buttons. Totally fragrance-free/nontoxic (priority to same, but feel free to reach out regardless!).
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Cut-off cotton T-shirts/screenprint (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
First-come-first-serve for any cut-out screenprints alone; priority to those who need very-low-fragrance/-toxin for full (cut-off) T-shirts. All of them have 100% cotton fabric, but screenprints, tags, and maybe thread unfortunately aren’t ultimately compostable. If anyone wants just the screenprinted part(s), I can cut those out whatever size/shape you’d like! Or take entire T-shirt(s). More details available about any of them, including nontoxic info. These came from a thrift store c. 2018, so they may have residues from that, but are MUCH better than conventional laundry products now! (Sorry some are potentially offensive, they were chosen for a craft project just based on color.) - red cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of blue word “Sharks” (probably adult size large or extra-large) - orange cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of large capital letters with pictures in them (adult size large) - kelly green cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of letters (adult size small) - deep blue cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of letters & motorcycles (adult size medium) - dusky extremely-blue cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of letters & blurry picture (adult size medium) - pink extremely-cut-off cotton T-shirt with screenprint of smiley faces (one playing tennis) and small letters (adult size extra-large) - various screenprint scraps (letters/phrases, leprechauns & shamrocks, motorcycles, etc.) (Separately, have polyester/cotton-blend shirts available for those who want something to wear while using messy non-compostable materials, like most paints.)
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Old political pins/buttons (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Old political (and musical band) pins/buttons. All have intact fasteners. Take however many you like! Additional information available on request. From home with nontoxic/fragrance-free practices, freely available to anyone.
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Fragrance-free cotton shirts (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
First-come-first-serve for any cut-out screenprints alone; priority to those who need fragrance-free/nontoxic for full T-shirts. All of them have 100% cotton fabric, but screenprints, tags, and maybe thread unfortunately aren’t ultimately compostable. If anyone wants just the screenprinted part(s), I can cut those out whatever size/shape you’d like! Or take entire T-shirt(s). More details available about any of them, including nontoxic info. - 1 blue tie-dye T-shirt, with screenprint of the moon-phases - 2 union T-shirts: 1 orange, with screenprint of this area’s BAC (Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers) Local 9; and 1 red (union-made), with screenprint of Chicago Teachers’ Union - 1 brown T-shirt with “Prevent Wildfires” screenprint - 1 beige kid’s T-shirt with screenprint of wild animals and “Celebrate Earth Day” - 1 white T-shirt with screenprint of Growing Allies (a past local anti-oppression event) logo & motto on front and Martin Luther King, Jr. on back - 1 gray-and-white-striped T-shirt with screenprint of band Aye Nako with goofy/racy gay art - 2 old worn T-shirts from Comstock (music festival of local Community High School): 1 orange from 2003 with screenprint of fortune cookie; and 1 golden-yellow from 2004 with screenprint of rising sun (Separately, have polyester/cotton-blend shirts available for those who want something to work in while using messy non-compostable materials, like most paints.)
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Nontoxic cotton/polyester shirts (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Any or all of these 3 shirts are free to anyone, with priority to those who need fragrance-free/nontoxic. (Note end for related info.) You can wear them as intended, make them into bags, use them for other projects. The photos make them look more hopelessly wrinkled than they are, and the green shirt looks more blue, but hopefully this can give a rough idea! They are all labeled “Adult small” but the T-shirts especially have fit larger. Contactless porch pick-up. Please indicate day and 30-minute time range (preferably July 2-6) that you could collect in. - 1 beige-and-light-blue three-quarter-length-sleeve shirt with picture of pandas under a rainbow that says underneath and on one sleeve “Washington, D.C.” ~50 years old, very soft and thin, 50% cotton/50% polyester. - 1 forest-green (not blue-green like it appears in the photo) T-shirt with white screen-printed design of a human holding a crescent moon that says underneath “Take Back the Night, Ann Arbor, 2005” (Take Back the Night is a traditional anti-rape event.) ~20 years old, relatively sturdy, 50% cotton/50% polyester. - 1 “heather”/“brindle” gray T-shirt with red-with-blue-accents screen-printed design of all-gender symbol that says inside “Transgender Michigan”. (This is both the name of an organization and indicates general support for the transgender population here.) ~15 years old (screen-printed on used shirt), soft and thin with a several small tears, 90% cotton/10% polyester. Since they’re cotton/polyester blends, unfortunately they are neither compostable nor recyclable, as is also true for any screen-printed clothes. Getting used items is still more eco-friendly than any new, but for those wanting to avoid microplastic pollution that comes from synthetic fabrics (like polyester, nylon, spandex, etc.), they can be gently hand-washed and line-dried, and/or worn over other clothes to require less washing. Wrinkles can be removed even without washing by hanging in a steamy room or spraying with diluted vinegar, or by ironing on a low-to-medium setting with any screen-printing folded inside. Only washed in hypoallergenic nontoxic eco-friendly soap/detergent, without dryer sheets, for decades. Kept free from contamination by fragrance and smoking/vaping, in a home that has long followed nontoxic practices and is completely synthetic-fragrance-free, and has not adopted new cats or dogs since the last nonhuman resident about six years ago. Please feel free to reach out with questions!
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Synthetic fabric and bits (for art) (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Sheer black synthetic fabric scraps with metal decorative bits and three velcro pieces (about 1 inch square each) to be reused/repurposed. Contactless porch pick-up. Please indicate a day and 30 minute time range (preferably July 2-6) you can collect in.
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Culturally-specific items (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
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Trying to find good homes for these various items. Please be specific about which pieces you are inquiring about. Happy to provide more details upon request. Willing to give as a whole set only if going to an international or multicultural group. Not for any costume or appropriative purposes. Contactless porch pick-up. I will wait 24 hours before responding to any messages, thanks for understanding!
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Small figurines and stone (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Small pewter crocodile, polished sandstone and turquoise puma, possible citrine? stone. Penny for scale. Contactless pick-up, with minimum 24 hour notice.
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A-frame tent (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Functional, but does smell musty. Decades old, so it's made from less toxic materials than most modern tents, but that does mean some things need to be handled more carefully (like the zipper for the screen). Has a piece of plastic that fits underneath it as a vapor barrier, also included. Priority to anyone who can pick up today, but if you can't and are interested, please still reach out!
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Scrap wood (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
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This is a solid wood (heavy!) bedframe I built to go in the back of a car that had the seats removed. It's approximately 30 inches wide and 64 inches long. Just hoping someone who can use it as-is or repurpose the wood can pick it up as soon as possible. Contactless pick-up (you may wish to bring someone else to help with loading, depending).
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Lamp (works!) (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Small plug-in lamp. Fully functional, with various cosmetic blemishes (pictured). It fits any standard size bulb less than 60W. Contactless porch pick-up.
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Small glass bowl (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Approximately 5 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches tall. Tapers down to flat base. Clear glass, no apparent scratches or chips. Contactless porch pick-up.
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Partial backup camera (pieces only) (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Extra cables, fuses, and an actual backup camera, but I've never gotten it to work. These are extra parts from a refurbished kit, and NOT a fully functioning backup camera. Hoping someone might want to tinker with the electronics or use the parts in something else. Contactless porch pick-up.
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Metal travel tumbler/coffee mug (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
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Hoping someone has one of these around they're not using! Prefer a screw-on lid and no handle, and maybe around 20oz. or so if possible (trying to avoid something too large/bulky). I don't care what color it is or if it's beat up on the outside. Thank you for your consideration!
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Backpacks (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
One hiking backpack, and two standard backpacks. All are old and have some kind of cosmetic wear, and some have sticking zippers or replaced drawstrings, etc. Strong preference to someone willing to take all three. Contactless porch pick-up. I will wait at least 24 hours before responding to messages, thanks for understanding!
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64 oz. stainless steel waterbottle (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Large stainless steel waterbottle. Lid is pressure-sealed (does not have screw threads, just press in). Has some scratches on outside paint, but no rust and good interior condition. Could use a wash before use. Contactless porch pick-up, and I will wait 24 hours before responding to any messages, thank you.
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Bike carrier for car (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Does not fit hatchbacks, suitable for sedans. Holds two bikes. Graver brand. Got this from a fellow trashnothing person a couple years back, and now passing it along. Contactless porch pick-up, and I'll wait 24 hours before responding to any messages.
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Non-toxic novels (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Can provide a title list upon request (these are all of our adult novels, but we also have nonfiction and YA books available, please indicate if wanting those titles!). All books have been kept in a non-toxic, fragrance-free, smoke-free, pet-free, COVID-cautious home, and are prioritized for those who specifically need uncontaminated books. Please specify in your message your non-toxic practices and/or needs. It does take us significant time to sort and prepare the books, so please reach out only if able to be somewhat patient! Contactless porch pick-up (please plan to bring your own bags/boxes, as we currently don't have any to spare).
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Car rooftop cargo box (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Received
Hoping to find a hard-shell rooftop cargo box to help with moving a friend cross-country. I just discovered that the one I picked up last year from the side of the road last year leaks water into the storage compartment, and that won't work for what I'm transporting. Open to whatever brand and color, but seeking the rigid containter style and not a bag. Thanks for your considerstion!
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Low-profile snow chains (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Expired
Seeking low-profile snow chains for a small car that has minimal clearance in the wheel wells. Hoping to find a pair that's gathering dust in someone's garage. Thanks for any consideration and replies!
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Items for foster/adoptive kids (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Expired
These are natural-fiber and non-toxic infant and toddler clothes, as well as various items required in the state of Michigan if fostering kids (outlet covers, fire escape, safety gate). Also have cotton flannel crib sheets and cotton crib quilt. Our hope is to get all of these to the same household in order to help support foster kids and foster parents (or adoptive parents!), but may be willing to split up items if needed. Have more items than are pictured, and happy to share the photos that couldn't fit here upon request! I will wait at least 24 hours before responding to any messages. Contactless pick-up from non-toxic, fragrance-free, pet-free, COVID-cautious household available starting December 29th.
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Natural-fiber fancy dresses (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Three different styles of formal dresses. Willing to consider giving separately. Tags with sizing and material information pictured. We also do have additional clothes if interested in non-toxic, natural fiber clothing. These are not in any modern style, but hoping to get them to someone who will use and appreciate them! I will wait at least 24 hours before responding to any messages. Contactless porch pick-up available starting December 29th (no pick-up possible before the 29th).
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Non-toxic books (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Expired
Here are the remaining books we currently have to give away (photos current as of initial posting)! Can provide a complete title list upon request. All books have been kept in non-toxic, fragrance-free, smoke-free, pet-free, COVID-cautious home, and are prioritized for those who specifically need uncontaminated books. It does take us significant time to sort and prepare the books, so please reach out only if flexible on timeline for picking up! Contactless porch pick-up (please plan to bring your own bags/boxes, as we currently don't have any to spare).
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Bluetooth headphones (Ann Arbor Northwest Side)
Gifted
Older model, but still fully functional (recently charged and tested). Does have a noise-canceling feature activated by a button. Has the ability to be corded, but cord not included. Charges with a micro USB charger (charger also not included). As shown in photos, the outer cover of both the ear cups and the adjustable band is peeling/flaking. I will wait at least 24 hours before responding to any messages. Contactless porch pick-up, but not until December 29.
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