Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Madison neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from garden supplies to home goods and more.
Baby Aloe Vera Plants
Location: 2300 block Oakridge Ave, SASY, Madison, WI Condition: Freshly separated juvenile plants These young aloe plants were just divided from a larger one and need to stay indoors until it warms up. Text when you arrive for a quick handoff. 👉 See this item on Nextdoor
Thule Aeroblade Roof Racks + 3158 Kit for 2017 Subaru Impreza
Location: 2221 Sherman Ave (NE corner, Fordem side), Madison, WI Condition: Like new Includes all parts, locking cores, and key. Free pickup outside the trash room — first come, first served. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Free Scrap Metal at Curb in Monona
Location: 304 Starry Ave, Monona Scrap metal is out at the curb — grab it while it’s there. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Sandbox
Location: Madison, WI Condition: Used – Good A sturdy sandbox ready for pickup. Message the poster to arrange. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Paver Base
Location: Madison, WI Condition: New Two unopened bags of paver base — perfect for small garden or patio projects. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Girls’ Bike FREE
Location: Middleton, WI Condition: Used – Fair Needs some TLC but could be a great project bike. Left on the curb for easy pickup. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
30×38 Mirror
Location: Madison, WI Condition: Used – Fair Older mirror with flat edges and some age spots. Measures 30″ x 38″. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Free Basketball Hoop for Kids
Location: Madison, WI Condition: Used – Fair Standing hoop for little kids. Needs a new net and backboard but still usable. Fill the base with sand or water for stability. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Free Wood
Location: Fitchburg, WI Condition: New Free birch wood — load it yourself. Available until Monday. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Long Pallet
Location: 5334 Queensbridge Road, Madison, WI Condition: Like new A 6-foot-long pallet (72″ x 40″) in great shape, set out on the curb. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Cat Tree Tower
Location: SASY, Madison, WI Sturdy multi-level cat tree with scratching posts. Free to a good home. 👉 See this item on Nextdoor
Spice Jars & Glass Gallon Jug
Location: 2789 Endive Drive, Fitchburg, WI Condition: Used Assorted Penzey’s spice jars and a glass gallon jug with lids. On the front porch for pickup anytime. 👉 See this item on TrashNothing
Box of Plastic Pots for Plant Starting
Location: Sachtjen near Huxley, Madison, WI Mix of small plastic and clay pots, plus egg cartons for seedlings. Text to arrange pickup. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Free Weber Gas Grill
Location: West side near Owen Conservancy, Madison, WI Condition: Used – Fair Weber grill with an igniter or gas line issue — great for parts or repair. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Free Hollow Core Door
Location: Madison, WI Condition: Used – Fair Right-hand swing door, 29 15/16″ x 78 3/16″. Some staining and wear. 👉 See this item on Facebook Marketplace
Free Vanity with Sink and Faucet
Location: Corner of Phillip Lane & Berwyn Drive, Madison, WI Condition: Good 28″ wide vanity with Kohler faucet. Solid piece needing a little TLC. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Free Paint
Location: Maple Prairie, Madison, WI Assorted colors and types of paint available. Text to coordinate pickup. 👉 See this item on Nextdoor
Assorted Screws
Location: Far west side, Madison, WI Condition: Good A well-sorted mix of screws, bolts, and washers — free to anyone who can use them. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Assorted Hand Tools
Location: Far west side, Madison, WI Condition: Good Mixed set of drivers, hex keys, and other tools. Take the whole lot. 👉 See this item on Craigslist
Accu-Chek FastClix 102 Lancets
Location: Eastmorland, Madison, WI Unused box of lancets for Accu-Chek FastClix device. 👉 See this item on Nextdoor
Free items like these tend to go fast, so if something catches your eye, reach out to the poster right away!…