If you're like me, you probably have several used CDs, movies, and perhaps even games lying around. Before the days of Ebay, those items either ended up in a garage sale or in the landfill. The problem with auction sites, however, is that they can be complicated, time-consuming efforts to get rid of something as simple as a CD.

A new site called Switch/Planet is attempting to take the pain out of online trading by allowing you to freely give and receive used items. While currently limited to CDs, DVDs, and videogames, the site will be expanding shortly to include books, clothing, and even furniture. The goal is to provide a marketplace for recycled goods and lessen our addiction to purchasing new what might otherwise be found online and in fine condition. To sweeten the deal, the site also encourages donating money to a select number of charities — such as the Nature Conservancy — as a way of saying' thanks' for an item.

GroovyGreen recently had an interview with the founder of Switch/Planet, Chris Samarin. Here's a little excerpt from their conversation:

"Groovy: The donation aspect of the site is great. Without being forced to truly donate anything, are members still voluntarily contributing their switchbucs?

Samarin: Well, members will not be donating their switchbucs. They will be making real cash donations using their credit card or PayPal account…or snail mail in money if they'd like.

Members have already stated they love the option and will have no problem making small donations when they can; especially if they keep receiving cool stuff for free. Every little bit counts so if we could get 1 million members donating $1 a month that would be pretty amazing. If we got $1,000 a month that would be great too but obviously the goal is to grow this thing as big as possible so the impact is HUGE."

Cool concept, right? Head over over to the site and start listing some of that stuff you no longer need. I've got a Wayne's World 2 disc available if anyone is interested. Anyone?