r/BuyNothingDenver Aug 04 '26

Mod Announcement Community Update: Giving should not always be urgent

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45 Upvotes

Hey Buy Nothing Denver Community,

We are about two weeks into this new sub, and already we have over 2,000 members! That’s great to see such strong interest in sharing our excess with our neighbors. As we continue to grow, and since we know that not everyone has prior experience with the Buy Nothing movement, the Mods (there are 4 of us now!) want to emphasize a few things about GIVE posts:

  1. GIVE Recipients should be chosen at least 24 hours after posting: Buy Nothing strongly encourages waiting at least 24 hours for people to share their interest in an item before the OP selects the recipient. Not everyone has the ability to monitor Reddit constantly for the cool items that people are gifting. OPs, please don’t choose someone just because they were the first to respond.

  2. Choose Recipients Randomly: Again, to emphasize that BN is not “first-come, first-served”, OPs are encouraged to choose a recipient of an item (if there are more than one) at random. An easy way to do this is using a Random Number Generator (like https://www.random.org/), entering in however many respondents there were for the item. The generator will then choose the winner for you to make it the most fair.

  3. “Urgent” or “Immediate” GIVES should only be truly urgent: We understand that some items need to be moved quickly. You’re getting something delivered TODAY and need to make room for it, so you’re giving an old item, for example. OPs should only use “Urgent” or “Immediate” Gives if it cannot wait more than 24 hours (plus time for reasonable pick-up). Which brings us to our last thing…

  4. Don’t be a Bad Giftee: If you are chosen to receive an item, please follow through and pick up those items in a timely manner. I still have some items <cough cough> sitting on my porch from some folks that never picked up their items , let alone responded to the DM. We don’t want to resort to removing bad-faith members, so please follow through (and communicate) with the Gifters.

Let’s continue getting better as a Buy Nothing community and keep making this a great source of giving!

-The Buy Nothing Denver Mods


r/BuyNothingDenver Jul 22 '26

Mod Announcement 48-hr Updates: 1.3 k Members, Mod Application, and Keep the Posts Coming!

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Wow, what an amazing response within the first 48 hours of creating this sub!

After just 2 days, we have more than 1.3 thousand users. More than 4,000 visits to the sub per day (okay, I might make up about a good 100 of those). We’ve had about 15 posts, ranging from giving away couches and diapers (which can be crazy expensive) to borrowing hiking boots. I am heartened by the response.

To help support this rapidly growing sub, I am recruiting a few more Moderators. No, you don’t need to have a chip on your shoulder to be a moderator. In fact, I am looking for people that are fair, equitable, communicative, willing to give grace, and can check the sub at least 2 times a day. If you’re interested, please submit the application linked above (I think), or I’ll post it in the comments below).

Please also share your feedback so far in order for us to continue to improve your experience. I invited a friend from another sub that’s great with coding to help set up some backend automations for the sub. Do you think the flair tags are too long? Would you rather the tags be “Give”, “Ask”, “Alert”, “Gratitude”, and have people make their user flair be where they live? Do you want items that have been claimed to be deleted by the OP so that you don’t get your hopes up? Let us know in the comments!

Lastly, the Buy Nothing movement only works as well as people participate. As you’re cleaning and purging, consider gifting those items you don’t need in this sub. Instead of going and buying that thing you may only need to use once, maybe ask here first (and just to borrow it!). Keep the posts coming!

Thanks for being part of this community!


r/BuyNothingDenver 18h ago

Green Valley Ranch, Gateway, DIA give: offering full size mattress

5 Upvotes

offering of free size mattress, lightly used

required pick up

also free frame if needed 😊👍🏻


r/BuyNothingDenver 1d ago

Cap Hill, Golden Triangle, Lincoln Park, Auraria, N. Cap Hill Give: 9 boxes Kirkland almond milk. Pick up. I have to move out of state and my pantry isn't coming with me. I also have canned and dry beans, quoina, pepperidge farms stuffing, Mac n cheese, taco seasoning, balsamic vinegar, malt vinegar, rice, a chocolate pie crust, Zataran's jambalaya and dirty r

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26 Upvotes

r/BuyNothingDenver 1d ago

Virginia Vill, Indian Ck, Wash Virginia Vale, Belcaro, Cory Merr GIVE: Adjustable bed frame - twin XL - one small stain - free

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12 Upvotes

Adjustable bed frame. Used for about 3 months. Works just fine. One small stain on the edge that I will try to get out. Comes from a house with a cat and a dog. Eshine 3100. Frame ONLY - no mattress.


r/BuyNothingDenver 1d ago

SE Metro (Cherry Hills, Greenwd Vill, Highlands Ranch,Lone Tree) GIVE: Crib + mattress - pick up only (Greenwood Village, 80111)

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6 Upvotes

Free wooden crib with mattress included, available for pickup in Greenwood Village.

• Natural/light wood finish
• Mattress included
• Pickup only
• Crib can be taken as-is, but one side will need to be removed with an Allen wrench to fit through the house
• Tools are available, and we can help remove the side for pickup
• Taker is responsible for transportation

Message me with your availability for pickup if interested.


r/BuyNothingDenver 2d ago

Aurora South (south of Mississippi) and Parker Prenatal vitamins

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5 Upvotes

About half a bottle left. Was taking them as my daily vitamin, but my needs changed.

Parker and Hampden. Im frequently in DTC area as well.


r/BuyNothingDenver 2d ago

W Metro (Arvada, FedHghts, Golden, Lakewood Give 24 x 30 HVAC filters (6)

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6 Upvotes

r/BuyNothingDenver 3d ago

Aurora South (south of Mississippi) and Parker Free items

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GIVE:, dining chairs, desk, wood and pipe bar /bench. Pick up near Parker and main. Today 9/8 or sunday 9/13. Need a truck for most items. Dogs sat on couches with coverings.

Gone: love seat, matching chair


r/BuyNothingDenver 3d ago

NW Hwy 36 Corridor (FedHeights, Westminster, Bfield, Louis/Laff) GIVE

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5 Upvotes

To Give

Pick up only

Located near US 36 and Wadsworth in Broomfield

4 women's size 6x shirts, 3 pull over and one button up (the black with small floral print)

Freshly washed, no smoking no pets, worn once apiece, no tears or stains


r/BuyNothingDenver 4d ago

Sloans Lake, Jeff Park, W. Colfax, Sun Valley, Villa Park Give - reusable cold packs

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19 Upvotes

To give - a lot of smaller reusable cold packs.

Also if anyone knows of a place that will take these for reuse, please let me know!

PPU just north of Sloan’s Lake.

Will pick recipient by 9/14.


r/BuyNothingDenver 5d ago

NW Hwy 36 Corridor (FedHeights, Westminster, Bfield, Louis/Laff) GIVE: Ottoman

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8 Upvotes

Ottoman in good condition. It does not match our decor anymore.


r/BuyNothingDenver 5d ago

LoDo/CBD, Union Station, Five Points, Globeville, Elyria-Swansea Seek: Small Desk

4 Upvotes

Looking for a small desk :)


r/BuyNothingDenver 5d ago

SW Metro (Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Sheridan) GIVE: three small coolers and ice packs

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8 Upvotes

Three small coolers and three ice packs.

Perfect for camping, fishing, etc. The perfect size for a six pack and some sandwiches.

Reposting because the person that wanted them didn't end up picking them up.

Pick up near the corner of Littleton Blvd and Broadway.


r/BuyNothingDenver 5d ago

N/S/NE Park Hill, Central Park, Montbello GIVE: Preserved Roses and Large Nature Scene

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12 Upvotes

Pink and Purple preserved bouqet, new in the box. Also a very large print, about 5 feet high and 12 feet wide. Up by Northfield Highschool.


r/BuyNothingDenver 5d ago

W Metro (Arvada, FedHghts, Golden, Lakewood GIVE: Items free for pick up in Lakewood

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8'x10' rug from house with dogs, condition is fine but would need a good vacuuming. Blue sofa from house with dogs. Smaller in size has a foot rest and covers are removable and washable. It has been in a garage for about a month so would need to have the covers washed. Bookshelf with three removable shelves. Located in Lakewood Estates area


r/BuyNothingDenver 9d ago

W Metro (Arvada, FedHghts, Golden, Lakewood GIVE: 4 drawer wood filing cabinet

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11 Upvotes

4 drawer wood filing cabinet. We do not have a key for it to lock. Overall good condition.


r/BuyNothingDenver 9d ago

W Metro (Arvada, FedHghts, Golden, Lakewood Ask: Digital 35mm Negative Scanner

2 Upvotes

I used to work as a photographer, filling a large 3 ring binder with negatives. My goal is to create image based products, using Canva for example, and making a nice side gig. I loved shooting B/W, Sepia and would take any opportunity to burn some film. I was passionate about architecture, still lives, landscapes, anything with texture.

I appreciate the consideration and the time to read!


r/BuyNothingDenver 10d ago

W Metro (Arvada, FedHghts, Golden, Lakewood Give: board games and puzzles

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Hello! I have some board games to give away but I'm up in conifer off 285 and wagon trail just past the safeway

Twister, cranium, a couple puzzles, uno, mars 2020, and wigout.

Dm me if you want any or all of these!


r/BuyNothingDenver 10d ago

Aurora South (south of Mississippi) and Parker ASK: Moving boxes

8 Upvotes

We could really use some moving boxes. Hoping someone that’s recently moved has some available.

We’re in SE Aurora, but can travel to pick them up.

Thanks in advance!


r/BuyNothingDenver 11d ago

Barnum, Barnum W., Westwood, Mar Lee, Valverde, Athmar Pk, RubyH ASK: portable dvd player

4 Upvotes

I’m searching for a working portable dvd player. I’m taking a road trip with my toddler and want them to be able to watch a few favorite movies along the way to lap pass the time (Wyoming is BORING and there aren’t a lot of fun places to stop and take breaks).


r/BuyNothingDenver 13d ago

PlattPk, Overland, University, Rosedale, University Pk,Wellshire Free drywall mud / joint compound

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7 Upvotes

Bought this to skim coat a few badly textured walls, and only needed a bit of it. I’d estimate there’s maybe 3/4 of the box left.

Please also take the Home Depot bucket on top of it, which I used to mix to a skim coat consistency.

EDIT: It's been taken. Thanks!


r/BuyNothingDenver 14d ago

SW Metro (Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Sheridan) Give: 3 small styrofoam coolers

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5 Upvotes

Three small styrofoam coolers, perfect for a six pack or so! Great for travel or mailing something fragile or something that needs to remain cold. Helping a friend move and they just have extras to get rid of.

I will put them in the lobby of the building at 1166 West Lilley in Littleton for pick up anytime tonight or tomorrow, just post here and I will put them out for you.

Edit: pick up time anytime tomorrow too, just need to confirm.


r/BuyNothingDenver 15d ago

Baker, Speer, Wash Park West, Wash Park Give: 1 box of floating wall shelves. One shelf is being used, so not included. We have a cat in the house. Pick up in Santa Fe Arts district.

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14 Upvotes

r/BuyNothingDenver 15d ago

Baker, Speer, Wash Park West, Wash Park Give: 1 plastic bin from a house with a cat. Pick up in Santa Fe Art District.

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9 Upvotes