Have an item you don’t want? Freecycle it!

 

Freecycle@Work is a free application run by Intuit QuickBase that allows organizations to exchange items internally. It is a great way for departments and the College to save money on items that might be sitting in storage, or for individuals to find a home for unwanted items no longer wanted or needed.

 

How do I use Freecycle@Work?

 

  1. Visit freecycle.quickbase.com and sign up for an account. Bookmark the page for easy reference!
  2. You must sign up with an @grinnell.edu email address. Other addresses will not take you to the correct application.
  3. Freecycle@Work can be used for both company-owned and personal items, however company-owned items must remain among Grinnell College departments. Company-to-personal ownership is strongly discouraged.
  4. All items must be free. (It is after all, freecycle). Do not post items for sale or advertise sales on this application.
  5. For a quick tutorial on how to post an item, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8dwDr__NFE&feature=player_embedded#!
  6. You may also post items your office wants to see if someone has it to spare before you order. Need legal size paper? Maybe someone ordered a box when they meant to order only one ream.

 

Tips to get the most out of Freecycle@Work:

 

  1. Tell all your friends and colleagues about Freecycle@Work!  This is a grassroots community, and the more people sign up, the greater chance your items will find a home. 
  2. Plan ahead by listing on Freecycle@Work early to avoid having to move items to storage.
  3. Once you’ve given something away please update the listing so others know.
  4. Take care to mark things appropriately if they are company owned.

 

Remember, Freecycle@Work is an independent, third-party application and is NOT connected to your Grinnell.edu username and login in any way. You will need to keep track of your password separately, though Freecycle can help you reset it if needed.