How does this site work??

[Chris W B]

Can someone please explain how this site works. I have registered an account with an email address, just wondered how anyone with wood to offload knows my location??

Do they email me?? 

[waterbuoy]

You need to make a post in the 'Free Tip Sites' thread giving details of what you are able to take and an idea of location (approx) and access etc.

 

However, I wouldn't hold your breath - recent increases in cost of living etc has resulted in an increase in people looking for wood for stves etc.

[Steve Bullman]

48 minutes ago, Chris W B said:

Can someone please explain how this site works. I have registered an account with an email address, just wondered how anyone with wood to offload knows my location??

Do they email me?? 

They will find you using the proximity search feature and then contact you. All that remains for you to do is wait 

[Steven P]

and remember that the local guys who work in your area will have arrangements in place, are not sitting on a huge pile of wood hoping for someone to take it off their hands. Outside the area and people will look for places to dump logs,

 

As an example, one of the local tree surgeons around here has to double back 1/2 mile along the dual carriage way to get to mine or go 1 mile in the other direction to get to his yard - I doubt he will ever call in given his kettle is only 2 minutes further down the road.

 

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I should say however that the tip site is a useful feature, keep on it and be patient, I have had a few loads of logs from guys operating locally, never enough for a full winter and you might need to be a little proactive and also talk to the local guys, let them know where you are (if they are in their area, they won't be looking for tip sites, but if the difference is a 30 minute round trip to tip a load or a 5 minute trip they might remember you)

Edited October 7, 2022 by Steven P