Kitchen and Cookbook Swap
Join Public Works for a Kitchen and Cookbook Swap!
Pull out those kitchen items gathering dust in your cupboards and swap it out for something different. It’s a great way to refresh your setup and find that missing piece for your pantry while keeping useful items in circulation.
Where:
Public Works Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
60 W Sycamore St, Saint Paul, MN 55117
When:
- September 16 from 4 – 6 p.m.
- September 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What to bring:
- Gadgets: Garlic presses, herb strippers, and citrus juicers
- Dining Decor: Table linens, cloth napkins, and serving trays
- Baking Essentials: Cake pans, rolling pins, and measuring sets
- Storage Solutions: Glass jars, canisters, and reusable containers
- Small Appliances: Toasters, blenders, or hand mixers in working order
What NOT to bring:
- Safety Hazards
- Perishable foods
- Heavily soiled items
- Broken or damaged items
Keep the Swap safe by leaving knives and cleavers at home
No items will be accepted after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26.
No cost to participate. Unclaimed items will be donated.
Winter Gear Swap
Join Public Works for a Winter Gear Swap!
Bring your gently used winter items to the Winter Gear Swap! This is your chance to reduce waste by giving outgrown and forgotten gear a fresh start. Pull out those snow boots, sleds, and winter tools gathering dust in your garage or closets, then shop the swap for something new-to-you.
Where:
Public Works Municipal Garage
891 Dale St, Saint Paul, 55103
When:
• Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What to bring:
• Outerwear: Snowsuits, winter jackets, snowpants, winter boots
• Sports Gear: Ice skates, hockey gear, skis, snowboards
• Maintenance Tools: Snow shovels, roof rakes, ice scrapers, salt spreaders
• Yard Fun: Sleds, saucers, snow molds, snowball makers
What NOT to bring:
• No broken or unsafe equipment
• No everyday clothing
• No non-winter items
No items will be accepted after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26
No cost to participate. Unclaimed items will be donated or recycled.
2026 Reuse Swap Schedule
Join us for a Reuse Swap!
Upcoming Swaps:
- Kitchen Supplies & Cookbooks
- Wednesday, September 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Winter Gear Swap
- Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 891 Dale Street (Public Works Municipal Garage; upstairs conference room)
- Costumes and Party Supplies
- Every Wednesday in October from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Gift Wrapping
- Wednesday, December 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
- Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60 Sycamore St W (Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling building)
Looking for more reuse swaps? See Ramsey County Environmental Center events here: www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/recycling-waste/reuse/swaps
Reuse Opportunities
There are many ways to reduce your waste. Reducing purchases, borrowing, repairing, and donating gently used items all save money while making a difference.
Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Most food waste is preventable. Our goal is to empower residents to reduce their food waste and recycle food scraps through our organics recycling program. Ready to make a difference? Here's how you can get involved:
- Reduce your food waste. Read our tips for efficiently shopping for, preparing, and storing food.
- Collect food scraps. Compost them in your backyard or through our organics recycling program.
Food Scraps (Organics Recycling) Food Too Good to Waste Challenge