Swaps
Residents can support reuse and save money by participating in a swap. Many items that end up in the trash still have plenty of life left. Before disposing an item, consider whether someone else could still use it.
Looking for an item? Visit a swap before buying new. Ramsey County swaps are open to everyone. Participants do not need to bring an item to take one home.
Upcoming swap events
School Supply Swap
The Ramsey County School Supply Swap is back. Donate gently used markers, pencils, notebooks, backpacks and more at the Environmental Center or Ramsey County Library branches during the month of July.
Visit the School Supply Swap in August to pick up supplies. Donations are not required to attend the swap. All are welcome.
Ramsey County Environmental Center
1700 Kent Street, Roseville
- Friday, Aug. 7
- 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 8
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 10 - Educators' Day
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Educators and school employees are encouraged to visit the School Supply Swap on Aug. 10 for Educators' Day. Educators are also welcome to visit the swap during the first two days.
Items accepted
- Backpacks and lunch boxes (working zippers, no rips or stains).
- Calculators (working).
- Crayons, markers, pencils and pens.
- Erasers.
- Glue sticks.
- Lined or graphing paper.
- Notebooks.
- Pencil cases.
- Pencil sharpeners.
- Pocket folders.
- Rulers.
- Scissors.
- Watercolor paints.
Not accepted:
- Dirty or damaged items.
- Office supplies.