Swap - Kitchen gadgets

Join us for a free community Swap-It event focused on kitchen gadgets! Bring gently used items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you, all at no cost! It’s a fun and sustainable way to reduce waste, share resources, and connect with others in your community.

You don’t have to bring anything to participate — everyone is welcome!

Kitchen gadgets

Saturday, February 28
12 to 2:30 p.m.; early drop-off only begins at 11 a.m., final items accepted at 2 p.m.
Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf Room
12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Accepted items

• Air fryers
• Bakeware (metal items must be free from rust)
• Blenders, food processors, and mixers
• Coffeemakers (must be free from buildup)
• Cooking utensils, including spatulas, whisks, tongs, peelers, slicers, etc.
• Cookware, including pots and pans (non-stick items must have minimal or no scratching)
• Crock pots, pressure cookers, rice cookers
• Cutlery, including forks, spoons, knives, and serving utensils
• Cutting boards
• Dishes including plates and bowls
• Drinkware, including cups, glasses, and mugs
• Food preservation equipment including canning supplies, dehydrators, and vacuum sealers
• Food storage containers (must include lids)
• Kitchen decor including wall art and accents
• Kitchen towels (no stains or holes)
• Knives, knife blocks
• Mixing bowls
• Platters, serving trays
• Table linens including tablecloths, cloth napkins, placemats

• Broken items or items missing parts
• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Food
• Microwaves
• Single-use items such as paper napkins and plastic food ware

What to expect

• No registration required.
• Anyone can participate, kids are welcome!
• You do not need to bring items to take items; everything is free.
• Take as many items as you can use.
• Drop off items at the welcome table where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items.
• Early drop-off of items is available one hour before the start of the swap; final items accepted 30 minutes before the end of the event.
• Staff and volunteers are unable to help with unloading or loading items in attendee vehicles.
• Remaining items will be donated to Bridging.

What to bring

• Any items you wish to leave for others at the swap. Items should be clean and in good working condition.
• A bag or box to carry home your new-to-you items.

Volunteer at a Swap-It event

Interested in helping out or know someone who’d like to get involved? Fill out this volunteer interest form, email swapit@reusemn.org, or call 612-314-6283.

Program support and funding

Additional questions about Hennepin County swap events? Contact Kirsten Wahlberg at kirsten.wahlberg@hennepin.us or call 612-543-0430.

Hennepin County Swap-It events are funded by a statewide waste reduction and reuse grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Reuse Minnesota serves as the contracted event producer.