Community Swaps

A swap gives you a place and time to swap your usable items for something new-to-you. It's a great excuse to clear out your closet, basement or garage and to try something new.

Upcoming events

Winter Clothing Sw​ap
Friday, Dec. 11, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights​

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What to expect at a co​mmunity swap

  1. Bring clean, usable items to the designated check-in area. Volunteers are available to help if needed.
  2. Sign a consent form, weigh your items, and answer a few questions at the check-in table.
  3. Take your items to the swap area.
  4. Place your items in the appropriately-categorized location.
  5. Browse for some new-to-you items that others have brought. Use the Try It Out area if needed.

Ideas of what to bring

Outdoor gear swap

  • Camping: tents, backpacks, sleeping bags.
  • Skiing/snowboarding: poles, boots, bindings, goggles.
  • Biking: panniers, bags, lights.
  • Hiking: poles, binoculars, headlamps, flashlights.
  • Not sure? Ask if you can bring an item by emailing environ@co.dakota.mn.us.​
Toy swap

Do not b​ring

  • Items that do not fit into a typical vehicle.
  • Items that cannot easily be lifted by one person.
  • Guns, knives or anything that would be considered a weapon.
  • Motorized items.
  • Load-bearing rock-climbing equipment.
  • Helmets.
  • Items that have been recalled.
  • Hazardous waste.
  • Dakota County reserves the right to review and ask that an item be removed from the swap.

Things to rem​ember

  • Bring the user manual or instructions if you have them​.
  • Dakota County staff will be on-site to help test items and figure out how you can use your new items correctly. Look for the Try It Out area outside of the Dakota Lodge.
  • Dakota County cannot guarantee items are in working order.

Volunteer

Sign-up online to volunteer or contact Kirste​n Wahlberg, 952-891-7595​

Coordinate your own swap

Learn how to host your own swap by reading the Do-It Green Swap Guide.

Last updated: 11/24/2021 11:02 AM