Olio — Share More, Waste Less

Olio is a local sharing app for getting things you need and sharing what you don’t with people living nearby.

From free food and clothes to books and toys, turn your useless into someone else’s useful on Olio – and help fight waste.

Give and get for free; lend and borrow for free; or buy and sell pre-loved items.

You can also get free or discounted food from local stores to make your weekly food shop cheaper.

Join a global community of 8 million Olio-ers making a difference in their local communities, and for our planet.

✅ Declutter your home, fast: Free items are often requested in under 2 hours, so you can quickly find new homes for things you no longer need.

✅ Fight waste, together: Help reduce food and household waste by rescuing items from others in your community – and prevent them from ending up in landfill.

✅ Save money on your weekly shop: the Reduced Food feature shows live, up-to-date discounts from local stores, helping you plan your shop before you leave the house.

✅ Feel good: 2 in 3 Olio-ers say sharing boosts their mental health and sense of connection.

✅ Do good: Reducing waste is one of the most impactful actions you can take to fight climate change and support a sustainable future.

✅ Volunteer: Become a Food Waste Hero by rescuing unsold food from local businesses and sharing it with your community through the Olio app.

How to share on Olio

1️⃣ Snap: Add a photo of your item and set a pick-up location

2️⃣ Message: Check your messages and arrange pick up — either on your doorstep, in a public location, or hidden in a safe space

3️⃣ Share: Soak up the good vibes knowing you’ve helped someone local, and the planet

How to request on Olio

1️⃣ Browse: Search for free food or non-food on the Home screen or Explore section

2️⃣ Message: Found something you like the look of? Message the lister and arrange a time and location to collect

3️⃣ Collect: Pick up your item and enjoy, knowing that’s one less thing that’s gone to waste

Olio can be used anywhere in the world. Join our ‘share more, waste less’ movement today!