How to make a post

How to Make a Post on Freecycle.org to offer or ask for an item

1. Log In: Go to https://freecycle.org and log in if needed.
2. Click "Make a Post." Look for the green button at the top of the screen.
3. Leave Town Group highlighted in black at the top of the form.
4. Choose Post Type:
   • Select Offer if you are offering an item.
   • Select Wanted if you're requesting an item.
   • Lend and Borrow are for Friends Circle posts only.
5. Pick Your Town: Your Town should already be chosen. If you want to post in a different town, use the drop-down menu to pick one.
6. Add a Title: Type a short and simple title that says what you have or need.
7. General Location: Enter your neighborhood, nearest cross street, or postal code. Please don't include email or street addresses.
8. Description: Tell people about the item and how they can pick it up. For safety, do not include phone numbers, email addresses, or street addresses. Do not include URLs or links.
9. Upload Pictures:
   • Add up to 3 photos to either your Offer or Wanted post by clicking the upload box
   • Accepted formats: jpg, jpeg, png (convert HEIC files to jpg/jpeg first).
   • Note: Drag-and-drop is not supported at this time.
10. Tags (Optional): Add pre-assigned tags to help others find your post. If you have issues posting with tags, these are optional, so try posting without tags.
11. Post: Click the Post Item button to publish.

Pending Posts - Awaiting Moderator Approval

Sometimes, your post needs to be checked by a local moderator first. If that happens, you’ll see "Pending Approval" under your posts. The moderators are volunteers, so please allow them some time. To check on the status of your post, contact your town moderator.

Editing Your Post

You can edit your post after publishing if you need to make changes or add photos. If your post initially required approval, it will be sent back to your local Town's moderators for approval again after you make edits.

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