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).
• Local mending and alterations shops - search online.

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
• Building Materials
  • Antique Woodworks
  • Architectural Antiques
  • Art & Architecture
  • Bauer Brothers Salvage
  • Better Futures Minnesota
  • City Salvage
  • Guilded Salvage Antiques
  • Historic Stone Co.
  • Northwest Architectural Salvage
  • Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
• 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, eBay, etc.
• Sell in person – consider venues, like garage/rummage sales, flea markets, estate sales or consignment stores.

When purchasing used goods, consider the following options:

• In-person retail stores - Try Googling “Thrift Stores”, “Consignment Shops” or “Building Material Salvage” for options near you.
• Online Marketplaces – Consider platforms, like Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, Letgo, eBay, Twin Cities Free Market, etc.
• Community-based events – Examples might include garage sales, clothing swaps, estate sales, etc.

Don’t trash it - fix it! Join Ramsey County Fix-it Clinic volunteers as they demonstrate simple repairs and maintenance of everyday items.

Trailer

Mending and sewing

• How to patch jeans
• How to fix a broken belt loop
• How to replace a button
• How to fix a torn seam

General repairs

• How to replace a power cord on a lamp
• How to replace a vacuum belt
• How to clean and maintain an oscillating fan
• How to replace a lamp socket