First of all, appologies to those who know about this but I've recently discovered Freecycle. It works a bit like eBay but is free. If you've something you no longer need but still works, you offer it on Freecycle. Folks who want it email you and you arrange collection. Of course, it also works the other way for you hoarders out there. If you see something offered, you can ask for it. It's all free. The system is based on regional groups. I'm in the middle of mine which makes life easy. My group is only about 20 miles across so no item is more than 10 miles away. I access Freecycle via Yahoo groups. There's probably other ways as well. Registration is easy. I've found it excelent for passing on stuff that I would otherwise sent to landfill. I've also received things on there that others no longer need. There's even the occasional lawnmower engine :-)
John