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We are thrilled for you to join us in this amazing experiment. Just find your community in the list below, and click. The embedded link will take you directly to Facebook, where you can request to join your local group by clicking on ‘Join Group’.

Once you have selected “Join Group”, Facebook will present you with 3 questions to answer. Please answer all three questions so that an admin can approve your request.
If you are unable to view these questions, or you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to send a message to the volunteer named in the Group Description to verify your eligibility to join the group.

Remember: You can join only one Buy Nothing Project group, the group where you live so you can literally “give where you live.” This is what builds community. Please request to join only one group. If it is the wrong one for your location, an admin will assist you in finding the right group.

If there’s no Buy Nothing group in your home community and you’re willing to be a local admin for the group, click here to learn how to start your own Buy Nothing Project group.

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“Want to start a Buy Nothing Project group for your neighbors?
Visit our Start A Group page to find out how.”

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388 comments on “Find a Group”

  1. Pioneering The Simple Life November 9, 2018 at 12:03 am

    Hi Julie: If you’re interested in starting a group in your community, be sure to fill out our form on our “Start A Group” page, join a training session and you’ll be starting the process!

  2. NYC Moving Guide: Survive the Chaos of Moving Day in NYC...Without Going Crazy - Containing the Chaos April 15, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    […] or roommates, and from there you can utilize the Craigslist “free” section or find your local Buy Nothing group — neighborhood-based groups that create giving micro-economies. People are always moving in […]

  3. Welcome to My Scary (Not Magical) Closet April 23, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    […] I love this way of offering possessions we no longer need to others in our community who might need them. It’s a truly special way to connect with others in your town (and you can find out if there’s a Buy Nothing Group nearby for you here). […]

  4. A Loan Won’t Solve Your Money Woes If You Don’t Fix These 10 Issues First | Economy News May 1, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    […] Buy Nothing Facebook groups: Last month my partner and I just picked up an almost-new Weber grill. Some of the other things I’ve seen lately: baby stuff, solid wood table, sewing machine, board games, computer desk, cookware, and tons of children’s clothes. All of it is free. […]

  5. A Loan Won’t Solve Your Money Woes If You Don’t Fix These 10 Issues First | Top Level SalesTop Level Sales May 2, 2019 at 1:56 am

    […] Buy Nothing Facebook groups: Last month my partner and I just picked up an almost-new Weber grill. Some of the other things I’ve seen lately: baby stuff, solid wood table, sewing machine, board games, computer desk, cookware, and tons of children’s clothes. All of it is free. […]

  6. 11 Ways Minimalism and Zero Waste Living Are The Same | The Mindful Mom Blographer May 3, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    […] the cost – no joke), Facebook Marketplace, Freecycle.org, Nextdoor, Craigslist, OfferUP, or BuyNothing Group. Patagonia and REI also have secondhand […]

  7. You Can Be A Stay At Home Mom! How To Live On One Income - iHeartBudgets May 7, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    […] The Buy Nothing Project is a “hyper-local gift economy’, where people give away things they don’t need any more on Facebook Groups. This was a HUGE way for us to pick up FREE baby clothes, toys, gear, anything you can think of. It’s a fantastic resource that makes it simple to ask for something you need, or give away what you don’t need. You can find a local group HERE. […]

  8. How to have an eco-friendly summer gathering - Go, Green Mamas! May 29, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    […] borrowed instead, investigate that option first. You can also search for the wanted item(s) in your local Buy Nothing group, Freecycle, or on your favorite classifieds […]

  9. 7 Quick Takes : Elevator to Heaven June 7, 2019 at 11:32 pm

    […] with a real small town feel. One of my absolute favorite community-building groups is our local Buy Nothing Group. Basically, this is a facebook group of neighbors, giving and sharing what they have. You can post […]

  10. How to: Minimize Stuff, Minimize Stress, & Minimize Waste – Waste Not, Want Not June 19, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    […] When you have gone through and feel satisfied with how your cabinets and drawers look, it’s time to find homes for your unwanted items. For things like that lonely tupperware lid, check for a recycle symbol and dispose of it properly. For everything else, you have a couple of options. This might sound silly, but my #1 way of getting rid of stuff is posting on Facebook asking where I can take things. Your friends have a vast array of knowledge of local programs or services that could use your kitchen supplies. For example, food pantries may need tupperware for giving out meals. A friend who volunteers there might know that. Your unwanted mismatched plates and bowls will work perfectly for your friend’s first apartment. A lot of my first apartment supplies came from my mom’s friends getting rid of stuff. College kids aren’t picky, and they love free stuff. I’m also part of a Facebook group for my neighborhood where people post their unwanted items and arrange for pickup with people in the neighborhood. I used that group to find a new home for my mattress, give away some random plastic cutlery that was in my house, and find homes for a lot of things I decided I didn’t need during the moving process. Check out the Buy Nothing Project’s website here to find a group near you! […]

  11. 7 Common Online Shopping Mistakes That Cost You Money | Money Talks News June 26, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    […] Facebook Marketplace isn’t for you, look for a Buy Nothing group or a Freecycle Network group in your […]

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  14. Reduce Your Wasteline: The Kitchen – Off the Ground July 4, 2019 at 2:10 am

    […] are not using, there is someone out there who can benefit from them. You can try Freecycle, a local Buy Nothing group, or asking friends and family if they have any need for it (but perhaps not if they gave it to you […]

  15. THE BUY NOTHING PROJECT - VIPKid on a Budget July 9, 2019 at 5:26 am

    […] head over to this page to find your local group. If you don’t see one listed, you also have the option to start an […]

  16. The Buy Nothing Project: Building Community, Saving Resources | | Organizing, Move & Lifestyle Management | Greater Seattle July 11, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    […] Now…go find your group!! P.S. If there is no group in your area, there are tips on the website of how to start one! […]

  17. Lorena Michalek July 12, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Hello I Would Like To Start A Group In Azusa Calif Thank You

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    […] head over to this page to find your local group. If you don’t see one listed, you also have the option to start an […]

  19. Jae Anderson July 15, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Not sure if there is a local BN group for my new address the development is Lakeridge in Seattle, but they may go by a different name. Can i find by zip code?

  20. Jill Funderburg Donello July 15, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    The San Clemente South group (California) is linking to a group in Massachusettes?

  21. Scott Beld July 18, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    How do you find the neighborhood boundaries of a group. There are 3 groups listed for my neighborhood in Seattle and I’m not sure which is the one I live in.
    Seattle : Fremont (Lower)
    Seattle : Fremont (Upper)
    Seattle : Fremont (West)

  22. Sharing with your community: the Buy Nothing Project – Zero Waste ME July 19, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    […] Find your local chapter of the Buy Nothing Project and think about what you need and what you could share. […]

  23. Sharing with your community: the Buy Nothing Project – Zero Waste ME July 19, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    […] Find your local chapter of the Buy Nothing Project and think about what you need and what you could share. […]

  24. How to "Find Free Stuff Near Me" - Struggle Today Strength Tomorrow July 20, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    […] Facebook by simply searching “buy nothing” in the Facebook search bar or you can go to the main Buy Nothing Project website and scroll down their directory of groups to find the one closest to […]

  25. Six Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Home | Central Screens Perth July 22, 2019 at 2:35 am

    […] gives them a whole new life with someone who can use them for years to come. There are dozens of Facebook groups all over the world that you can join and find a local […]

  26. My minimalist wardrobe | Somewhere about there July 23, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    […] pieces at local consignment stores or on Poshmark. I gave some away to neighbours via my hyperlocal Buy Nothing group. Others went as donations to charities and some are being used as wash cloths and rags in my […]

  27. Easy Zero Waste Swaps | The Mindful Mom Blographer July 23, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    […] store and ThredUP), household items, and more. Want to save even more money? Check out your local Buy Nothing Group or Freecycle.org and see if anyone has one to give […]

  28. Zero Waste Moving Tips while Saving Money - Pforwords August 15, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    […] they don’t have any, ask your online Buy Nothing Groups, Freecycle group, or FaceBook local area group if anyone has some […]

  29. Sur Facebook, le projet « Buy Nothing” encourage le don entre voisins | ecologiepress August 16, 2019 at 8:07 am

    […] peu de l’ampleur. Sur le modèle du pionnier Bainbridge Island, des centaines de groupes Facebook  hyperlocalisés, organisés à l’échelle d’une ville ou d’un quartier, […]

  30. Sur Facebook, le projet « Buy Nothing” encourage le don entre voisins – Enjeux énergies et environnement August 16, 2019 at 8:20 am

    […] mouvement prend peu à peu de l’ampleur. Sur le modèle du pionnier Bainbridge Island, des centaines de groupes Facebook  hyperlocalisés, organisés à l’échelle d’une ville ou d’un quartier, […]

  31. Tradeoffs in getting rid of stuff – Cynthia Bell McGillis August 18, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    […] Tactically, what does getting rid of stuff look like? I leveraged Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, my friends/colleagues, and my local Buy Nothing group. […]

  32. How to Start an Emergency Fund From Scratch – It Figures August 20, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    […] spending by switching over to the cash envelope system, cancelling monthly subscriptions, joining a Buy Nothing group or switching to less expensive service providers. Or you could increase your income by taking […]

  33. An Emergency Fund Is Essential. Here’s How to Start One Today - JesseDahlstrom.com August 21, 2019 at 10:06 am

    […] spending by switching over to the cash envelope system, cancelling monthly subscriptions, joining a Buy Nothing group or switching to less expensive service providers. Or you could increase your income by taking […]

  34. An Emergency Fund Is Essential. Here’s How to Start One Today | Tech.Money.Fitness August 21, 2019 at 11:47 am

    […] spending by switching over to the cash envelope system, cancelling monthly subscriptions, joining a Buy Nothing group or switching to less expensive service providers. Or you could increase your income by taking […]

  35. bruschr August 21, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Glad to hear it! Please fill out our Google Form to start a new group at https://goo.gl/forms/XwGdEnqmr3J7scjI3.

  36. bruschr August 21, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Hi Scott,
    We’re actually in the process of creating group boundary maps for all of our groups around the globe. This is, of course, a large undertaking for our volunteers, so they’re not quite ready yet. Is this screenshot helpful at all? If not, any of the Local Admins of those groups could surely assist you with getting into the correct group for your location.
    Seattle: Fremont group boundary map

  37. bruschr August 21, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    Hi Jill,
    Thanks for pointing this out. I went to correct the link and do not see a San Clemente South group on our map, however. I did spot-check some other group links in this region, and they all seem to go to their correct Facebook group URLs.
    California: San Clemente area map screenshot

  38. bruschr August 21, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Jae,
    It looks like Lakeridge is included within the Ranier Beach/Skyway group, facebook.com/groups/775728229144562

    Seatle, WA group boundaries map zoom

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