Free things in Colombia: we are launching the section to give away what you no longer use

Today, July 1, 2026, something small happened that forced us to build something big. A user in Belén Fátima, in Medellín, posted a sofa to give away. They didn't ask for money: just for someone to pick it up. And our platform had no way to say "free" — the ad went up without a price, with the word squeezed into the title however we could.

That same day we decided that giving away deserves its own space. We launched the free stuff section: an open place where things you no longer use find a second home in your city, without commissions, without closed groups, and without hassle.

What is the free stuff section

It is a new category in the marketplace, on the same level as furniture, electronics, or vehicles. Every ad posted there has a fixed $0 price and a green "Free" label — there is no way to make a mistake or charge by accident. It is for furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, books, pots: anything in good condition that you would rather give away than throw out.

You can find it in the search engine, in the filters on the main page, and directly at colombiamove.com/categoria/gratis. The sofa from Belén Fátima already lives there, as the founding ad of the section.

Why we built this

Giving things away is a huge custom in Colombia. Every move, every relocation abroad, and every renovation leaves behind good objects without a destination. Today, that generosity lives in Facebook groups like "free furniture" — communities that are very active but closed: you have to ask for permission to join, posts get lost in the feed after a few hours, and none of it appears when you search "free stuff in Medellín" on Google.

American classified sites figured this out decades ago: the "free stuff" section on Craigslist is one of the most beloved parts of that site, and there are people who have furnished half a house with it. We wanted the same for Colombia, but open: ads that anyone can see without an account, that are found on Google, and where contact is direct with the giver. It is the same philosophy of our free classified ads, taken to its natural conclusion: here, even the item is free.

Plus, there is the underlying reason: every piece of furniture that changes homes is one less on the street or in the landfill. The circular economy sounds abstract until it is your neighbor picking up the washing machine you were about to throw away.

How to give something away (takes a minute)

1. Post your ad and choose the Free category. We don't ask for a price: the ad is automatically set to $0 and displays the green label.
2. Upload one or two real photos and say which neighborhood it is in. If it is large — a sofa, a fridge — clarify if it has to go down stairs or if there is an elevator.
3. Respond to messages and arrange the pickup. The rule of thumb we recommend: the first person who can pick it up soon takes it. State this in the ad and save yourself the discussion.

Do you prefer to sell instead of give away? That door remains open as always: our guide on where to sell used items in Colombia is useful for you — also without commissions.

How to claim something for free

• Check the section often: the good stuff flies. The ads show the neighborhood and city so you don't cross half the city for a chair.
• Write short and concrete: "I am interested, I can pick it up this afternoon" wins over a "is it still available?" without a plan.
• Bring help and transport for large items. Whoever is giving away almost never does home deliveries: the pickup is on you.

The golden rule: free means free

If someone asks you for a "shipping cost," a deposit "to hold it," or any payment for a free item, it is not a gift: it is the most common scam trick in these types of sections, reported over and over again in gift groups all over the world. Do not send anything, end the conversation, and use the report button on the ad. Real gifts are handed over in person, in a public place or at the building entrance, and nobody pressures you to pay anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is everything really free? Are there no hidden costs?

Yes, everything is free — in both senses. Since the section's launch in July 2026, the price of these ads is fixed at $0 by the system and cannot be edited; and posting on Colombia Move costs nothing and charges no commission. Anyone wanting to charge for an item must post it in its normal sales category.

❓ Where do I post what I want to give away?

Go to Post, choose the Free category, upload photos, and that is it: no price or fine print. That is how the section has worked since its debut in July 2026, and the ad is visible in the free stuff section of your city and in the site's search engine.

❓ What things can be given away?

The current rule is simple: any legal object in usable condition. Furniture, appliances, clothes, toys, books, plants, construction materials you have left over. If it is so damaged that no one would want to carry it, better take it to a recycling point.

❓ Do I need an account to see what people are giving away?

No. The section is open: you can view all the ads without registering. You only need an account to post or to write via the internal chat — although many advertisers also leave their WhatsApp for direct contact.

❓ How do I avoid scams if they ask me for money for something "free"?

Report it from the ad that same day. A charge for a gift — "shipping," deposit, "holding fee" — is the classic scam sign of these sections, and that ad should not remain posted. The delivery of a real gift is in person and without any type of payment.

❓ Can I ask for things instead of giving them away?

For now — as of July 2026 — the section is designed for those giving away. If you need something specific, check it often, as new ads appear at the top, or post your search as a "wanted" ad in the item's category.

Do you have something in good condition that you no longer use? See what people are giving away or post yours and let it be useful to someone in your city.