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= The Landfill Test =
The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the unnecessary purchase of new items.


The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.
Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, rather than incinerators, so technically we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream".  But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier :-).


If you are having trouble deciding whether to allow a post, ask yourself this question: "Could this thing be thrown in the bin?" and you will probably find you know the answer, regardless of size and value...


"Does it save anything from landfill?" if it does, then allow it (if it’s free and legal), if it isn't, most groups will reject it. You may, however, want to make an exception for advertising free environmental events like Green Fairs and the Bring and Take events that some local authorities organise.
If you are unsure about allowing a post, consider "Does it save anything from landfill?".  If it does, then allow it if it’s free and legal; if it isn't, most groups will reject it.  


If you can potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small it is, then it is within the aims of Freegle.
If you can potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small it is, then it is within the aims of Freegle.
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* requests for information or advice
* requests for information or advice
* requests to borrow or swap items
* requests to borrow or swap items (see [[Borrowing or Lending]])
* tradesman recommendations
* tradesman recommendations
* requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent
* requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent
* advertisements for local events
* advertisements for local events
* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])


These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.  
These don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline if they wish.


Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!


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Latest revision as of 19:07, 7 March 2018

The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the unnecessary purchase of new items.

Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, rather than incinerators, so technically we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier :-).


If you are unsure about allowing a post, consider "Does it save anything from landfill?". If it does, then allow it if it’s free and legal; if it isn't, most groups will reject it.

If you can potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small it is, then it is within the aims of Freegle.

Things that fail the landfill test will include:

  • requests for information or advice
  • requests to borrow or swap items (see Borrowing or Lending)
  • tradesman recommendations
  • requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent
  • advertisements for local events
  • tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see Tickets and Vouchers)

These don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline if they wish.


Back to Basic Information