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.
Textile Recycling Drop-off Event
Recycle your worn-out clothing and other textiles with the City of Saint Paul and Retold!
Where:
Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling
60 W Sycamore, Saint Paul, 55117
When:
• Wednesday, September 30 – Sunday, October 4.
Accepted items:
- Clothing
- Sheets and blankets
- Towels
- Fabric scraps
Nonaccepted items:
- Shoes, bags, or belts
- Leather or vinyl items
- Bathmats
- Items with stuffing (pillows, comforters)
All textiles should be clean, dry, and loosely stowed into the drop-boxes.
Clothing in good condition that can be worn again should be donated to local thrift stores or swapped with friends and family. Find a thrift shop to donate them at ramseycounty.us/atoz
2026 Reuse Swap Schedule
Join us for a Reuse Swap!
Upcoming Swaps:
Kitchen Supplies & CookbooksWednesday, 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