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Free Stuff in Austin, TX

Real curbside giveaways posted by your Austin neighbors — free furniture, electronics, appliances, and more. Everything is 100% free and first come, first served.

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Looking for free stuff in Austin? CurbSofa maps curbside giveaways across Austin in real time — from East Austin, Hyde Park, and the UT campus area. When a neighbor leaves something good on the curb, they pin it here so it finds a new home instead of a landfill. No money, no haggling — just show up and take it home.

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Where & when to find free stuff in Austin

Few cities give away as much as Austin, especially in May when the University of Texas empties out and East Riverside and West Campus turn into open-air free markets of desks, couches, and mini-fridges. Add a constant flow of tech newcomers and the city's genuine keep-it-out-of-the-landfill ethos, and there's almost always something worth grabbing. East Austin and Hyde Park are reliable for vintage and character pieces, while the apartment-dense UT campus area peaks around move-out. Summers are hot — grab finds the day they're posted, before the heat and humidity set in.

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When to look in Austin

Few cities give away as much as Austin in May, when the University of Texas move-out fills the streets. Add a constant flow of tech newcomers and a strong keep-it-out-of-the-landfill ethos and there's almost always something worth grabbing.

Local tip: Summers are hot and humid — grab finds the day they're posted, before the heat sets in and before someone else claims them.

How CurbSofa works in Austin

Is everything really free?

Yes. Every item on CurbSofa is given away for free — no selling, no trades, no payment of any kind. It's a community of neighbors keeping good things out of landfills.

How do I claim an item?

Items are first come, first served. Open the map, find something near you, and head over to pick it up. There's no reservation — if it's still on the curb, it's yours.

How do I give something away?

Tap “Post a Free Item,” snap a photo, drop a pin at the curb where you left it, and your Austin neighbors will see it on the map within seconds.

Which areas of Austin are covered?

All of greater Austin, including East Austin, Hyde Park, and the UT campus area. The more neighbors who join, the more curbside finds show up near you.

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