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Where's Olio?

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No I'm not doing a Where's Waldo. Or maybe I am in a way....
Anyways I've suddenly been getting notices on NextDoor to sign up for Olio as supposedly there are now in our neighbourhood. But the NextDoor site covers quite a large area. I've checked the Olio website and there's no way that I can see to tell how this is being run locally. Now I might take advantage of it if it was convenient but not if it's an hour's round trip by car. So I don't want to download an app to find out that it's a waste of phone space. (yes I could delete it of course)
Does anyone know how this works? Or how I can find out? fyi - Bournemouth/Poole area.
Anyways I've suddenly been getting notices on NextDoor to sign up for Olio as supposedly there are now in our neighbourhood. But the NextDoor site covers quite a large area. I've checked the Olio website and there's no way that I can see to tell how this is being run locally. Now I might take advantage of it if it was convenient but not if it's an hour's round trip by car. So I don't want to download an app to find out that it's a waste of phone space. (yes I could delete it of course)
Does anyone know how this works? Or how I can find out? fyi - Bournemouth/Poole area.
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it can be a case of one man’s junk…. To be honest.
im not in your area so can’t comment how busy your area is.
@newlywed not sure why you say its one mans junk as its predominantly food thats available but maybe your area is different
i just set my location as Poole and lots of stuff came up so i would say download it and give it a go, i cant say exactly where your collector is exactly but certainly Parkstone came up. hope that helps
Atkins since 2004 - 8 stone loss maintaining
I have collected a couple of things myself. My sister has given away quite a few things in it as it saves carrying things to a charity shop.
Like shykins I also collect and distribute for Olio, last nights collection included lots of veg, bakery items such as croissants, scones, wraps etc and as an added bonus several bunches of beautiful flowers 💐
The app is definitely becoming more popular, I’d recommend having a look, as you say you can always delete the app if it’s not for you.
My nearest Tesco collection person is walking distance, which is fine. I don’t ask for food that’s more than a mile or so away. Because it’s so popular and people are trying to be fair, you might only get one or two of the things you ask for and I’m not driving for 10 minutes just to pick up a pack of coriander.
glad to hear others are finding it useful, its definitely helping people with their bills but its disgraceful how much would normally go straight to waste!
Atkins since 2004 - 8 stone loss maintaining
Thats easter lunch sorted.
PS I’m not keeping them all - don’t want to be greedy.
I'd like to know how many of you have used or heard about OLIO?
I use it to keep things out of landfill too.
I've given away: new bulbs, books, rugs, kitchen ware.
It's an incredible opportunity to give and receive!