I just saw this article at the WISN-TV channel 12 web site from Milwaukee.
Get Free Things -- Without A Catch
POSTED: 7:18 pm CST February 7, 2005
MILWAUKEE -- You've heard of eBay, but did you know there's a Web site where you can get things for free?
It's called Freecycle.org.
People right in Milwaukee and all over Southeastern Wisconsin are giving things away, without any strings attached.
You don't even have to pay for shipping. You can just arrange a pickup time.
If you're interested in joining a group, check some out around the area:
Jefferson County
Kenosha County
Milwaukee
Ozaukee County
Racine
Sheboygan
Walworth County
Washington County
Waukesha County
http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/money/4174108/detail.html