West Marin Exchange Board

What's the purpose of the West Marin Exchange web site?

The purpose of this web site is to aid West Marin Residents in saving global resources by accessing local resources. The West Marin Exchange web site is a place where we can buy, sell or trade items and services. The web site is a place to find out about local events and the groups who sponsor them. You will be able to find a ride-share or perhaps a get a free bicycle.

...using the exchange!

Browse the Ads

Click on the small 'Browse Ads' link near the top of each page, just under the Search box. A list of all ads will appear with the most recent entries at the top of the list.

Post an Ad

If you would like to create an ad, click on the 'Post Ads' link at the top and bottom of each page. Fill out the required information, choose a password so you can come back and edit your ad later, then click 'Preview My Ad'. Once you are satisfied with your ad, click on the 'Post My Ad' button.

Add a Photo to your Ad

After you've clicked the 'Post My Ad' button, you will see a notice that tells you that your ad has been successfully posted. Below that statement is a short form that allows you to upload a photo. Use the 'Browse' button to locate the photo on your own computer, then click the 'Upload Photo to Your Ad' button.

If you post your ad, and later decide to add a photo, click on the 'Edit Ads' link at the top and bottom of each page. Then use the 'Add Photo' button and follow the directions above.

Photos

Photos should be no more than 200 pixels on either side, and cannot be bigger than 20K.

Who sponsors the West Marin Exchange Board?

This web site is sponsored by the County of Marin and the West Marin Waste Advisory Group. The West Marin Waste Advisory group consist of 4th district Supervisor Steve Kinsey; Jules Evens, a biologist and representative of West Marin Environmental Action Committee; Ken Levin, a member of the Waste Brigade; Peter Rudnick, former president of Marin Organic and owner of Small Farms at Large; Jeff Rawles, the Marin County Public Works Program Manager; and Lauri Sturdivant, West Marin Public Waste Information Coordinator. Lisa Thompson of DuckDog Design is the web site designer.

Why have a West Marin Exchange web site?

West Marin is unique, and that is one of the many reasons we have chosen to live here. This website is intended as an aid for all of us in dealing with our "stuff". By redistributing our surplus, unneeded, items locally, we save precious landfill space, use less gas and create less pollution since we are not traveling over-the-hill.

We also hope that this site will help publicize, as well as aid communication with and between, our many local groups actively working to preserve the West Marin quality of life.