There was a thread about a couple of months back in ChitChat regarding
www.freecycle.org, it's where people offer and request stuff for free!
I think it's a great way to dispose of your unwanted items. First you go to the main site and then choose from your nearest location under the "International" groups - I signed up with the London freecycle group yesterday ... put up an unused scanner to give away around noon today and it has already been picked up!
So, anyway, I've also just offered a circular saw from the US (120V) - so if you are going back soon and need something to get started with your DIY project, grab it now!

My nym there is 'zorragrrrl' (in the London group only).
Definitely worth checking out!
