A free resource for your residents
PIKITUP helps people give away usable things instead of throwing them out – on a simple map, for all of Switzerland, completely free. This page has everything you need to recommend PIKITUP to your residents.
Get in touchWhat PIKITUP does for your municipality
Many items in perfect condition end up being disposed of simply because they do not find a new owner in time. PIKITUP makes giving away as easy as throwing away: anyone with something to give places a pin on the map – anyone looking sees what is available for free nearby.
This directly supports the waste-reduction and circular-economy goals many municipalities pursue – with no effort and no cost to the municipality. A single link on your waste or sustainability page is enough for your residents to find the platform.
Less waste, more reuse – right in your municipality.
What you can rely on
Non-commercial
PIKITUP is a private, non-commercial project. No fees, no commissions, no hidden costs.
We do not sell data
User data is never sold or rented. Anyone can delete their account themselves at any time.
Transparent privacy policy
Our privacy policy fully discloses which services we use and why – in your language.
Swiss project, hosted in Europe
A Swiss project; database and login are hosted on servers in Europe.
Why is it free? Who is behind it?
PIKITUP grew out of a simple conviction: what is still good should be passed on, not thrown away. The platform is built and funded by David Novotny – a private individual here in Switzerland – out of a genuine interest in neighbourly help and less waste.
There is no company and no business model behind it: no ads on the listings, no fees, no data trading. The service is free and will stay free. There is a real, reachable person behind PIKITUP – if you have questions or concerns, simply write to hello@pikitup.ch and I will answer personally.
Frequently asked questions
Is PIKITUP really free?
Yes. It is free for everyone – no fees, no commissions, no paid features. There are also no ads on the listings.
Who is behind PIKITUP?
A private individual in Switzerland, David Novotny, who builds and funds the platform on his own initiative. No company, no investor, no profit motive.
How is users’ data handled?
Only the data needed to run the service is collected, and it is never sold or rented. Anyone can delete their account and data themselves at any time. Full details are in our privacy policy.
Does it cost the municipality anything or require effort?
No. A single link on your page is enough – no costs, no maintenance, no obligation.
How does PIKITUP work for residents?
Anyone with something to give places it on the map with a photo and location. Anyone looking sees what is available for free nearby and arranges pickup directly – no money, no marketplace.
Which languages and regions does PIKITUP cover?
All of Switzerland, in German, French and Italian (and English).
How to link to us
You are welcome to link to PIKITUP on your website – for example on your waste, disposal or sustainability page. Here are two ready-made snippets to copy:
Text snippet
PIKITUP – the free map to give away and find free stuff all over Switzerland. Give instead of throwing away: https://pikitup.ch
HTML link
<a href="https://pikitup.ch">PIKITUP – give away and find free stuff in Switzerland</a>
Logo & assets
You are welcome to use our logo when linking to us – as a PNG with a transparent background:
PIKITUP logo
Download (PNG)
Please use the logo unaltered and link it to https://pikitup.ch. Need another format (e.g. SVG or a vector file)? Just get in touch.
Data protection
Data protection matters to us, especially towards public bodies. You can find our full privacy policy and imprint here:
Questions? Let’s talk.
Want to know more, verify something, or have a quick call before recommending PIKITUP? Write to me – I usually respond within a few days and am happy to provide any information you need.
hello@pikitup.ch