People from all over the country are going to Throwplace.com to list their old computers, furniture, magazines, sailboats, tents, lawn mowers, corks--you name it--and are finding eager takers who are making use of it all. Throwplace.com, the Internet's landfill alternative, is a global web site where people can list excess or outdated items and surplus inventory to give away. Charities, businesses and individuals may sign up for free and make requests for anything listed on the site. "Throw" listings include item location and pick up or shipping preferences.

Business owner Beth Singer listed furniture she had replaced when she moved into her new office. Says Singer "Throwplace is one of the best examples I've come across of a socially and environmentally responsible endeavor that also benefits us capitalists. The site is well thought out and easy to use." Her throw was picked up by Habitat for Humanity's Restore, a thrift home improvement store in Alexandria, Virginia. "Since we opened the Restore last October we have received donations of good quality office furniture, lighting fixtures and carpeting from Throwplace.com," says Restore manager Herb Campbell. "As spring arrives, we are hopeful to receive even more donations through Throwplace." Habitat uses the funds raised through its Restore to build more affordable housing throughout the region.

Nationwide charities have claimed countless monitors, office and computer equipment, clothing, furniture, toiletries, jewelry and gift items for fundraising efforts since Throwplace launched almost one year ago. Donna Lomangino, site founder and owner of a DC graphic design firm, has been surprised at just how much her studio has been able to save from the trash: boxes of old magazines and catalogues, monitors, computers and peripherals, tins, promotional T-shirts, empty shipping boxes, and outdated paper swatch books have been listed and snapped up by individuals, small businesses and charities. "Before you put something in the dumpster," Lomangino says, "list it on Throwplace and have a little patience. More often than not, someone will make use of it."

There are four "bins" where goods can be thrown--US Charity, International Charity, Business/Individual and Up for Grabs. Registered users can browse throws in their respective categories and make requests through the site for listings. Donors review requests in their account, selecting a preferred recipient. Only 501(c)(3) organizations verified with the IRS by Throwplace.com are able to take items from the US Charity section, for instance, ensuring the donor that the receipt for goods will be tax deductible. Members from 28 different countries have signed up with the site.

Throwplace.com is a responsible way to recycle and also to help those in need. So go ahead, dig into those closets, purge the office clutter, clean out that garage and feel good about getting rid of what you no longer use by offering it to someone who will be very happy to have it. It's easy, convenient and efficient, and helps to keep our planet green.

For more information, contact:

Donna Lomangino
President
Throwplace Ltd.
202.338.4110 x100
donna@throwplace.com
www.throwplace.com