Freecycle is a nonprofit organization that promotes recycling and reducing waste by allowing members to post unwanted items online that can be picked up and reused by other members for free. The document provides statistics on Freecycle such as the number of communities, members, and items recycled worldwide. It also provides details about local Freecycle groups in Ottawa, Canada and the rules for participating, which include that all items must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.