I think most of us have thrown stuff out stuff that we knew somebody else could have put to good use. The Freecycle Network of is made of thousands of groups worldwide that help used goods find new owners and stay out of landfills, a double bonus. Freecycle is enjoying viral growth as the word spreads about the helping hands that the network offers to people with limited means and overstretched budgets.
Right after Christmas, companies like these are sure to be busy!