give or take (stall in Acton)

[bawdy-nan]

I've just been at a Give or Take stall in Acton and I think a similar thing would go down well here in ED.

Basically its like live freecycling. I think Southwark Council put on an event like this last year but I didn't know about it.

I wonder if its something that might be considered for the Dulwich Festival Fair. There's as excellent "how to" guide on th Forest Recycling Project page.

They vary from place to place. The one in Acton was just a stall and they didn't take clothes, electrical items or furniture. Sometimes, especially if the council is involved, they test any electrical goods. Sometimes they provide a collection service (for bigger items).

[SteveT]

It sounds a very interesting idea, good for you;-)

[bawdy-nan]

Not good for me - I just saw it. I just thought it was a brilliant idea and one that should go down well in SE22.

Somebody - admin I presume - renamed my post and now it looks a bit weird.

Maybe in wouldn't work in SE22. Perhaps the residents like to slosh their cash at the tat shops.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

I think its a great idea. I got my fireplace from a council run one in Peckham a couple of years ago. I think the council run them fairly often, it's just the advertising is a bit low key.