Try Nextdoor instead of Facebook.
Craigslist?
Use a fake picture and a fake name. I use a bunny rabbit and my FR handle.
Build an account with fake information.
Create a burner email address, one you aren’t using for something else. Also note that they will infest your computer with tracking cookies to build a profile on you.
If it’s just for the one time, ask a friend to post the ad for you. Give them a small commission when it sells.
Don’t, they sell your personal information.
Thanks all,
Unfortunately, Craigslist and other services aren’t an option. The people I need to reach are on Facebook. Me being elsewhere isn’t going to do me any mpre good now than not being on any of them.
Setting up a burner email for signup is no problem. I’m transitioning away from gmail to protonmail with my everyday personal account. Any suggestions on a “safe” place to set up a burner email?
Use your real name, fudge your personal details. Be stingy with allowing friends. Read, don’t write.
My son reluctantly opened a FB account to access FB Marketplace because he has started a small side business.
He opened the account and was told he could not access Marketplace right away. I don’t know how long the waiting time is, but it’s been over a month and he still uses my account to access Marketplace.
OP:
Find out where scrap metal would be taken in your area for disposal.
Take the pieces that you can there.
Ask the proprietor: Who brings larger pieces in to them that would make pickups at a (residential) address?
Call ‘em!
For just a one shot deal, do a web search for scrap metal dealers in your area....depending on what type and quantity, they may pick it up and even pay a nominal sum. At the very least they can probably recommend someone that does that.
Stay away from fb.
What’s wrong with craigslist?
I hate facebook. It sucks you in. I gave it up because I couldn’t stand seeing an endless stream of sht annoying me on my feed and falling out with friends and family over politics.
My life is more peaceful now I’ve broken away from it.
Try Craigslist. Try Takl. Avoid Facebook.
That pretty girl who wants to be your friend is not real.
I might suggest “Pierre Delecto” as a user name.
You’ll instantly draw thousands of followers.
You may even be nominated as a Republican presidential nominee in 2020...
Don’t use your real name. And Never EVER post any pictures of anyone you care about, including yourself . Do not list any personally identifying information (birthdays, anniversaries, gradations, schools etc.). You’re only there to make initial contact. Move discussions et al, off FB.
“Advice on opening a Facebook account”
Dont do it. Its like locusts. The swarm of incoming crapola is astounding.
As mentioned previously, call the scrapyatd and ask for a name.
If you gave wnough sruff, they might even pay you for it.
I’d throw the stuff in the trash or put it at curb with free sign before signing up for facebook.