The national website www.FreeTradeIreland.ie was launched on 14th July as a stand alone application and replaces the previous service which has been hosted on DublinWaste.ie since July 2006 – it is anticipated that the new identity and national platform for the service will increase traffic and membership to the site.

The website design, build and testing was managed by RPS and we will continue to maintain the site over the next 12 months.

FreeTrade Ireland is simple and easy to use. Users can either browse the online database for items or register and start posting items on the site. The website has a host of innovative applications including map based searches, RSS feeds and search alerts all designed to facilitate the user. The service offers users a cost-effective and convenient way of managing unwanted items.

The FreeTrade service is a recognised waste prevention solution and delivers on reuse policy objectives set out by Local Authorities in the Regional Waste Plans. It compliments other waste diversion initiatives, such as recycling and recovery, all integrating to move waste away from landfill.

The reuse of items through the Free Trade Ireland service offers benefits for the environment, climate change, Local Authorities, but most importantly the people who use the service.

Contact:
Warren Phelan, Associate, West Pier
T: +353 (0)1 488 2900
E: warren.phelan@rpsgroup.com