Help
If you require help using the website the following question should be of help.
My item has been freeused, how do i take it off the site?
You can remove your item from the site in a few easy steps.
- Find your item on the site and select the item name.
- On the next screen you will see your items details, at the bottom of that page there is a "Status" section. By selecting the appropriate outcome of your advert you can remove the item from the site.
- All of the options will take the advert off the site except the option "live, my item is still available"
I am looking for a specific item, how do i find it?
Searching the site for an item is really easy. You can type the item you are looking for in the search bar at the top of the page, or you can use the search bar to look for an item by category or location.
I have an item I don't want, how do I give it away?
Freeuse is the right place to come. We have a step by step guide on our "Give" page, follow the link to view the simple steps to placing an advert and having your item freeused.
Who runs freeuse?
Freeuse is run by the Leicestershire Waste Partnership, it was started by North West Leicestershire in July 2008 and has since been expanded to the whole of Leicestershire and Leicester City. For more information follow this link to the "About Freeuse" page.
Why do I have to register?
You do not need to register if you want to take an item.
The original freeuse site involved no login process but it was limited in what it could offer the user. A very short and simple registration process increases the security for the user, makes the site more productive, and keeps the site as easy to use as possible.
Do I have to put a picture on my advert?
It really helps find a new home for your item. If users can see the items they are more likely to want to take your item. It is really easy to put a picture on your advert and we can accept almost all types of photo.
I don't have a computer, can I still use the site?
Yes. We often have users who place adverts on the site for friends or relatives who do not have a computer. This is easily done and means that you can still place and advert without a computer.
We also recommend using the local library. There are plenty of computers available and staff that can help you get started, that way you are more in control of what you place on the site.
What is an RSS feed?
RSS feeds are a way of delivering regularly changing web content. On a site such as freeuse, items can come and go within hours, so you will want to keep up to date with any changes.
You can view site content without visiting each site individually, many sites use this format as a way of allowing users quick access to new information.
We have the small orange RSS Feed logo at the bottom of the item pages. We also have a help button next to it, that way you can iron out any problems.
How do I place a wanted advert?
Placing a ‘wanted' advert is the same as a ‘Give' advert. You can start by selecting the ‘wanted items' section of the sites, then ‘add item' at the top of the page. It is then a simple form with the details of what you require.
