ROCHESTER--Free stuff will be available in neighborhoods all over America on May 15, 2010. It’s an event Mike Morone, of North Chili, NY, is hoping to establish world-wide twice annually. The event could eventually help millions, while diminishing landfills, reducing clutter, and boosting the economy.
"Many of us own valuable stuff we just don’t want anymore. But instead of giving it away or selling it, we allow it to clutter our households and businesses. Billions of great items are just wasting away, taking up space," Morone says.
"Wouldn’t it be cool if we could magically shift ownership of this stuff, in one weekend, coast to coast, with zero effort, little time, and at no cost?"
This year the day is set for May 15; it’s called Give Your Stuff Away Day. That day, Morone says, take your valuable, but unwanted stuff to your curb. Some guidelines: no trash, recyclables, illegal or dangerous items. No food, drugs, chemicals, or weapons. Just safe, valuable items that others could use. "Then watch the fun—or better yet, take a walk and find some free stuff you can use," Morone says.
A few warnings: Give Your Stuff Away Day can get a bit messy, but it’s worth it. Trash hauling expenses could spike that week. But in the long run, fewer items in landfills equate to lower hauling expenses.
Local governments won’t like it – until they understand how beneficial it can be. Last month, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell became the first elected official to issue a proclamation that makes May 15 “Give Your Stuff Away Day” in Connecticut. To read about it:
http://giveyourstuffaway.com/docs/CTProclamation.pdf
For more information: http://giveyourstuffaway.com or
http://facebook.com/giveyourstuffaway
Source: Mike Morone
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