Services like Craigslist allow for buyers and sellers in local markets for used goods to connect more easily, potentially diverting waste from landfills. Results show that Craigslist moving into a locality leads to a 2%-6% reduction in municipal solid waste, all else equal.

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Services like Craigslist allow for buyers and sellers in local markets for used goods to connect more easily, potentially diverting waste from landfills. Results show that Craigslist moving into a locality leads to a 2%-6% reduction in municipal solid waste, all else equal.