If you need free cinder blocks, I’ve got a list of places that offer them at no cost.
Perhaps you want to use them for building:
- Garden plots
- A makeshift bookshelf
- Steady foundations for your washer/dryer units
- Or anything else!
Whatever your plans are, it’s highly recommended that you use the right shapes, sizes, and dimensions for your design to ensure stability and aesthetics.
It’s a good thing there is a variety of concrete brick dimensions to choose from. (Personally, I didn’t know they came in so many forms; I assumed all cinder blocks had the same, close-ended, straight-edged rectangular shape.)
Read on to learn where to find cinder blocks without spending a dime.
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Where to Get Free Cinder Blocks Near Me
Use these leads to snag some new or used cinder blocks for free.
1. Craigslist
When it comes to places to find free stuff as well as to give away stuff for free, Craigslist is still the number one place on most people’s lists.
All you have to do is visit Craigslist, go to the “Free” section, and search for “Cinder Blocks.”
2. Nextdoor
Nextdoor helps members inform others about neighborhood happenings like yard sales, block parties, and, of course, free stuff.
This is a great site to use if you want to ask your neighbors for spare cinder blocks without having to pound the pavement (or if you’re just too shy to inquire in person).
3. OfferUp
With OfferUp, you can sell things, post job ads, and even find items that don’t cost money.
Type “free cinder blocks” in the search box to see if any residents are giving some away.
(Consider scanning the QR code on the homepage if you prefer to conduct your search on your phone.)
4. Freecycle
So far, Freecycle has more than 11 million members belonging to over 5,000 local town groups.
To find no-cost cinder blocks in your area, click on the balloon closest to your city on Google Maps, or go to the Find a Town page and type your region, city, or state into the search bar.
Can’t find a local Freecycle?
Consider starting one in your own town by filling out the Start A Town Group form. (Expect to wait seven to 10 days for a response.)
5. Facebook Marketplace
If you’re already on Facebook, check out Facebook Marketplace for individuals or businesses giving away cinder blocks.
Put “free cinder blocks near me” (or a variation of these words) into the “Search Results” box and begin browsing. (You could also post an ad to attract respondents.)
For your convenience, Facebook Marketplace includes Messenger, a chat platform that allows you to easily communicate with business owners or locals.
6. Forums
Some forums contain threads dedicated to the home marketplace industry.
A few I found include the Lake Winnipesaukee and Beaver Island forums.
If you’re a Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire resident, sign up and look for any fellow residents with leftover cinder blocks in the Marketplace section. (Or create a thread asking for spare cinder blocks.)
Live in Beaver Island, Michigan?
Upon signing up for the Beaver Island forum, go to the Sale/Trade/Free section and scan the threads or inquire about cinder block giveaways.
Reddit is also a good place to look, especially if you don’t live in the aforementioned cities.
Type “free cinder blocks” into the “Search Reddit” box to find individuals or companies local to your area.
7. Local Contractors
Many local contractors possess excess building materials, like cinder blocks, tiles, and scraps from construction and/or renovation projects.
Go ahead and reach out to any contractors you know off the top of your head.
You could also enter “contractors [city, state]” into your favorite browser or search engine and ask if they want to donate any cinder blocks to you.
8. Construction Waste Sites
A construction waste site is likely to contain a smorgasbord of cinder blocks, especially if workers just completed demolition work.
Maybe you know of a local construction site owner eager for someone to take some off their hands.
Offering to take the cinder blocks yourself benefits both of you because you get materials for your personal project, and they can free up space on their property.
9. Yard Sales / Moving Sales
I know it sounds weird, but trust me—people sometimes use cinder blocks to prop up the stuff they are selling. And when the sale is over, they don’t want to deal with them, so they’ll happily give cinder blocks away. All you have to do is ask!
Block Out the Cost!
With one or more cinder blocks, you can prop up something in your yard, build a shelf, or create anything else you have in mind.
Check out a few of these places offline or online to find free cinder blocks today!
