Freecycle Listserv

Wesleyan Freecycle is a listserv open to the Wesleyan community to exchange work-related items (excess office supplies, furniture, etc.) or personal items (clothing, electronics, toys, etc.)

Freecyle rules

  1. Everything must be free.
  2. Exchanges of illegal and controlled substances or Wesleyan-owned technology (computers, iPads, etc.) are not permitted. If you have unwanted technology, please contact Desktop Support.
  3. Wesleyan-owned property may only be given away for Wesleyan use. If you have unwanted Wesleyan-owned property that you are unable to find a home for on Freecycle or if you are looking for something that is not currently available on Freecycle, please contact Bill Nelligan.
  4. Attachments must be under 2 MB in size (it's recommended to share a document with thumbnail pictures if offering multiple items).

Using Freecycle

To subscribe

Send an email to: lyris@lyris.wesleyan.edu with a blank subject and one line in the body: subscribe freecycle (do NOT include a signature). You will receive a confirmation email link, which you will need to click to confirm your membership. You will then be able to send to freecycle@lyris.wesleyan.edu and will receive all messages sent to that list.

Please use the message headers below, followed by a brief description (Ex: WANTED: Table Fan). Put the details in the message you send.  

Use the headings "Personal" or "Business" before Freecycle offers 

  • OFFER (business or personal): item
  • WANTED: item 
  • RECEIVED/TAKEN: item
  • PROMISED: item

To unsubscribe 

Email lyris@lyris.wesleyan.edu with a blank subject line and one line in the body: unsubscribe freecycle (do NOT include a signature).

Freecycle Facebook Group

Are Freecycle emails too overwhelming or not relevant to you?  Try the Freecycle Facebook group instead!  Open to anyone, but designed for student exchanges.  (Note: this is much less frequently used than the email listserv.)