Many people, instead of pitching something they don't need anymore, have begun to use FreeCycle to give it away to someone else. FreeCycle.org is a great site where people can give away something they don't need/want to someone who wants it. Join your local area's network and give away something you don't or get some great stuff for free!
Lots of people have received free bikes out of this site from people in their area. Who knows what else you could get for free?
