Overview
Trash Nothing is the API for a popular freecycling platform where community members post free items they no longer need. With it you can browse listings, search for items, and post offers programmatically in your local area. It is a good project for developers interested in sustainability apps or local-community features.
Beginner Tip
Register your app at trashnothing.com/developer to receive OAuth credentials, then use the /api/v1/items endpoint to start browsing available free items in any location.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Trash Nothing",
"description": "A freecycling community with thousands of free items posted every day",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
items List of freecycle item objects matching the search criteria. items[].id Unique identifier for the item listing. items[].title Short title describing the free item being offered. items[].type Listing type: "offer" for items available, "wanted" for items someone is looking for. items[].location Geographic location object with lat/lng coordinates of the listing. Implementation Example
const url = "https://trashnothing.com/developer";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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