Reuse & Donation Opportunities

• Fix-it Clinics – get household items fixed for free at Ramsey County’s monthly Fix-it Clinics.
• iFixit – consult this global community for free videos and tutorials on how to repair items yourself.
• The Fix-It Club – choose from hundreds of free step-by-step repair guides for items around your home and garage.
• Local repair shops – search online by item needing to be repaired (e.g., phone, laptop, lawn equipment, etc).

Make sure items are clean and in good, working condition. Consider the following options:

• Household Items
  • Arc’s Value Village
  • Bridging
  • GreenDrop Charitable Donations
  • Goodwill – Easter Seals
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • The Salvation Army
  • Savers
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Clothing
  • Arc’s Value Village
  • GreenDrop Charitable Donations
  • Goodwill – Easter Seals
  • Joseph’s Coat
  • The Salvation Army
  • Savers
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Donation Opportunities with Pickup Services
  • Bridging
  • Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota
  • Epilepsy Foundation
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • The Salvation Army
  • Empty the Nest
  • Gentle Transitions

• Sell online – consider platforms, like Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, Letgo, eBay, Twin Cities Free Market, etc.
• Sell in person – consider venues, like garage/rummage sales, flea markets, estate sales or consignment stores.

• ReUSE Minnesota – online resource connecting you to local reuse options to buy, sell, rent, fix and donate goods.
• Choose to Reuse – online resource sponsored by Hennepin County to learn about local reuse options.
• HeroSearch / Donate Good Stuff – online resource that helps connect you to local charities in need of donated goods.