Do you have a Freecycle list in your area? Here in Atlanta (and other cities I have lived in; Raleigh, Tucson) there are Yahoo groups whose goal is to "keep things out of our landfills". Very simple, you send an e-mail to your local freecycle list stating the item you are offering, and any instructions for arranging for a pickup. Interested people respond to the list, and then you contact whichever responder you want directly to arrange a pick up time and location. I've freecycled a lot of my kids toys and items as they got older as well as computer and boat items I have not been able to sell on CL or in garage sales, and have picked up (among other things) a hydroside, a tube, various ski vests, a pond boat, softball gear, lawn equipment. You can also request as well as post items, so if there is something you need, you can post a WANTED message, and if someone has what you want and is willing to give it to you, they contact you directly. There are a few rules like no "Curb Alerts" i.e. if you have an item, you need to have a person to give it to, not just "first come". You are also not allowed to give away anything illegal, and no pets or live animals.
