Useful Garbage. Bringing together dumpers and finders of useful items.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's this website all about?

Recycling your unwanted clutter or anything that you deem as being useless- excluding your Partner! It's a way of keeping items out of the waste dumps, bins, rivers, neighbours front yard and in the possession of someone who can make the most of the item and use it again and again and again!

How can I start recycling?

Easy. Take photo's of your item and / or just prepare your description. Then log into My Account or quickly Register. Upon registering click dump an item and follow the steps. It's simple, quick and best of all FREE!

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What are the costs of dumping my item on UsefulGarbage.com?

Free.

What items are prohibited?

Guns, drugs and sexually explicit material.

Can I remain anonymous when dumping an item?

UsefulGarbage.com recognises the sensitive process and we respect the privacy of both the dumpers and finders. As a dumper, you do not have to reveal specific details about you - such as your full name or full address of your residence or business.

Also, you do not need to reveal any contact details such as your email address or telephone number. All messages from finders are delivered to you through the UsefulGarbage.com email system. This means that your anonymity can be protected at all times.

How do finders make contact with me?

Finders must first register before contacting the 'Dumper'. All messages from finders are delivered to you through the email system. You are able to screen all messages before replying.

You can sign in and access a log of all your enquiries and monitor progress at any time. Once you've signed into your account, you can also update your details, amend or upgrade your item advert.

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For how long will my item advert run?

Unlimited! However, it is VERY IMPORTANT that if an "offer to obtain" your item has been accepted by you and the item has been transferred and the transaction completed, it is your responsibility to DE-LIST the advert. Otherwise you will be receiving unnecessary emails and the people interested will feel misled.

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How do I find an item?

There are a number of ways you can use the site to help you find your item. They include;

Search, Advanced Search, Categories and Location under Find an Item.


You can find items by typing your keyword (e.g., Furniture) in the Search box, found in the top right of every page of the UsefulGarbage.com website. Browsing Categories allows you to drill down through the categories of useful items and can be found on the homepage under 'Categories'. Locations can help you drill down to an area near your home, work, pub or gym and can be found by clicking on “find an item”, Location.

Why do I need to register with UsefulGarbage.com?

Anyone can view and browse the listed items advertised on UsefulGarbage.com. However, if you wish to make contact with a dumper and / or use the services on the website, then you must register. It's simple, quick and best of all FREE!

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How do I contact the dumper of an item I like?

Once you have signed into my account using your username and password, you respond by clicking the “post comment” link below the item advert. Type in your question(s), comments about the item being recycled or if you really like the item, make an offer to obtain it.

How do I get more information about an item?

Ask the dumper as many questions as you like relating to the item. Stone Link Inc Ltd ("the Operator") of UsefulGarbage.com ("the Website") does not have any more information about an item being recycled than is currently available on the site. We are not a broker or an intermediary. We are an advertising medium, just like a magazine or a newspaper but on the web.

Why hasn't the dumper replied back to me?

The dumper may have received an offer and be in the process of recycling the item or has already recycled the item and hasn't de-listed the advert.

You should therefore expect to wait for at least three (3) working days before contacting them again. If you haven't heard from them within a week, please move on.

As much as we would like all dumpers to manage their item adverts in a responsible manner and respond to finders in a timely manner, we cannot control this. We will do our best to persuade and educate everyone using the website to be considerate of one another and manage their item advert effectively.

How can I change or update my account details?

In order to change or update your account details you will need to sign in to your account with your username and password.

Once you sign in, click on “Account Details” to update your contact details, such as name, email address and password.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Advertisers & Sponsors

What are the costs of advertising?

The costs of advertising on UsefulGarbage.com vary, depending on the country you are based in, the number of advertisements you are looking to list, the page you will be listed in, for how long, and (in some cases) the types of business you represent.

For further information, please contact UsefulGarbage.com team who will be able to advise you on the best package or service for your business.

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Why should we advertise our business on the UsefulGarbage.com website?

  1. UsefulGarbage.com is global in scope yet local in its approach. This recycling website brings together dumpers and finders of useful items from the most remote town to the most central location.
  2. You will contribute and help us minimise landfill and other unnecessary disposals whilst creating an environmentally smarter, cleaner, greener society.

How can I advertise or sponsor the UsefulGarbage.com website?

Easy. Contact the UsefulGarbage.com team who will be able to advise you on the best package or service for your business.

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