Every post on Givore is a small invitation: this is still good, someone can use it. For that to work, the item needs to be worth picking up and the photo needs to be worth tapping on.
Items it is better NOT to post
Some things shouldn’t be shared. Out of respect for whoever would receive them, and for basic hygiene and safety. If your item fits any of the descriptions below, keep it off Givore.
- Mattresses that are dirty, stained or very sagged. Mites, bedbugs, bacteria — nobody should sleep on them.
- Used pillows. Hygiene.
- Duvets, blankets, sheets, towels and covers that are torn, yellowed or stained.
- Rugs and curtains that are heavily stained, covered in hair, smell of mould, or have holes.
- Sofas or armchairs with torn upholstery, large stains, or filling coming out.
- Unstable chairs or chairs with broken legs.
- Lamps with frayed or burnt cables. Electrical hazard.
- Broken or heavily scratched mirrors.
- Furniture with pests: woodworm, moths, bedbugs. Especially important.
- Broken, dirty or incomplete toys, especially old stuffed animals that might harbour bugs.
- Appliances that are rusted, broken, non-working or smell burnt — unless you clearly mark them “for parts”.
- Pans or pots with scratched or peeling non-stick coating. It is toxic.
- Worn-out clothing (T-shirts with permanent sweat stains, used pyjamas).
- Shoes that are very worn, broken or deformed.
- Towels, sheets or cushions that are stained, yellowed or smelly.
- Cots, car seats and high chairs that no longer meet current safety regulations.
- Used personal hygiene products: hairbrushes, razors, opened makeup.
- Expired or opened food.
- Loose knives or unlabelled chemicals.
Photos that should not be posted
Skip the upload if:
- The photo is blurry, dark or pixelated.
- The background is cluttered and distracting.
- Stains, breaks or visible dirt are the first thing you notice.
- The lighting is very yellow or dim.
- You can’t make out what the main object is.
A quick check before you upload
- ☐ Is it clean?
- ☐ Does it work or is it in decent shape?
- ☐ Did I take at least 3 photos?
If all three are ticked, go ahead and publish.
What if it has a flaw but is still useful?
Post it — but be straight about it. Being upfront saves everyone from a frustrating pickup.
Put the flaw in the title: “Wooden table with a scratch on the surface.” Show it in a close-up photo. Be clear about what it’s good for: “To repair” or “For parts.”
Posting something with defects
Plenty of imperfect items find new homes. They just need honest signalling: put the flaw in the title, show it in photos, and use tags like “For parts”, “To restore” or “Repair needed.”
There are people who love restoring furniture, fixing electronics, or harvesting parts. Your broken thing might be exactly what one of them is looking for.
Where to take what you cannot post
Not everything that leaves your home needs to go in the bin. If something isn’t right for Givore:
- Textiles in good condition: clothing containers (Cáritas, Humana, Red Cross).
- Electronics: recycling points or stores with take-back programs (Mediamarkt, El Corte Inglés).
- Large furniture: your municipal pickup service, usually by appointment.
- Batteries and bulbs: dedicated containers in supermarkets.
- Used cooking oil: recycling points or the orange containers.
- Mattresses: municipal service.
How to make your item look more appealing
Clean it before you photograph it. A freshly washed garment or a piece of furniture wiped down looks twice as good.
Place things with a bit of intention. Show the condition honestly. Use a window and a white wall for light. Clear away cables, scraps and lint before you shoot.
If you can, show it in use — a lamp switched on, a book open on a shelf, a bicycle leaning against a wall. It helps people picture taking it home.
The more care we put into our posts, the more trust we build in the Givore community. Any questions: [email protected].