A drawback to inviting any passerby to inspect and haul off unwanted items is that the neighbors become accustomed to seeing strangers walking or driving slowly through the neighborhood, loading up stuff. That can be a real advantage to the average daylight burglar. They'll blend in more.

It makes a lot of sense to reserve the specialized stuff for the "freecycle" service--baby stuff, medical equipment (crutches, chair, etc.) could be picked up by someone selling that stuff, and if you'd rather give it away, vetting applicants is probably the best way to do it.

SRS