I recently discovered a website called Jumbletown.ie It's a free website where members give/take items they no longer need, free of charge. It is very well run and sponsored by some local authorities, obviously in a view to encourage more re-cycling or rather, life-cycling. I would recommend having a look. It's a great way to dispose of unwanted items and cheaper than hiring a skip. Some very unusual and interesting items on there too. I managed to find an absolutely beautiful piano, which my children are thrilled with. I could not have afforded to buy one at the moment and my daughter, who had just started lessons, was making do with a keyboard donated by a friend.