Swap Shed- Summer - Fall 2024

The Arlington Reuse & Recycling Center has set up a sustainability program to facilitate the exchange of select used items in good condition. The service is free, it is run entirely by volunteers, and is available for all Arlington residents.

Shoppers: you are welcome to take any number of items even if you have nothing to drop off.

Donors: upon arrival please check in with a volunteer who will inspect your items. As much as we would like to take everything we receive, we have to consider local and seasonal needs and space restrictions. Please study the list of acceptable items below for a positive experience.

Location: 33 Ryder Street- Arlington's Reuse & Recycling Center

Open Hours:  Rainy weather may cancel.

Hours:
October Thursdays until Oct. 24, 4-6 PM then closed until spring 2025

The Swap Shed opens one weekend day a month, 12-2 PM

2024
Nov. 2 -Saturday
Dec. 7 - Saturday
2025
Jan. 4 - Saturday
Feb closed
March 9 - Sunday
April 5 - Saturday
May 4 - Sunday
June 14 - Saturday

Weather: Rainy, snowy, or very cold weather may cancel, please check back to this page if you are wondering if we are open on a certain date.

Dog Policy: For visitor safety and comfort, dogs are not allowed at the Swap Shed or within the gates of the Reuse & Recycling Center at any time.

 

Residents Elena Davis (L) and Karen Li showing off their Swap Shed finds!

Acceptable Items/Items Currently Available (updated May 2024)

In-season items  Small household appliances in excellent condition
Kitchenware
Home Décor
Books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, video games (no textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, reference books)
Organization and Storage stuff
Office Supplies (in like-new condition only)
Arts and Crafts Supplies
Tools
Durable Seasonal Outdoor Children's Toys only (consider donating toys and games to the local Fox & Robbin Shop)

All items must be fully functional, clean and in good, like new or new condition.

Unacceptable items:

• Items not listed above
• Items in poor condition
• Electronic Items- you can recycle these at the Reuse & Recycling Center
• Dirty items
• Broken items
• Toys we often don't take, we're picky
• Clothing- try the The Friends of the Fox Thrift for vintage clothing, or donated great, wearable clothes to Second Chances, with a 24/7 drop off bin at both Whole Food Arlington and Arlington DPW at 51 Grove Street
• Furniture- donate to Household Goods
• Building materials- donate to Boston Building Resources
• Bikes- donate to The Bike Connector or Bikes Not Bombs

Parking

Please leave your car by the Ed Burns Arena & Ice Skating Rink at 422 Summer St and walk across the bike path to the shed located right off of the path on the other side. If you have a lot of stuff to donate, you can look for parking on Ryder Street, but there are only a few spots.

We look forward to welcoming you!

-- Swap Shed Team

Have questions? Email the team a-townrecyclesandshares@outlook.com

Updates available on Facebook A-Town Recycles

Swap Shed originator Julia Wallace