Swap - Tool, garden, and home improvement (City of Saint Paul)

The City of Saint Paul Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling Team is hosting a Tool, Garden, and Home Improvement Swap in April.

Even though most tools spend their lives sitting lonely in a basement or storage shed for years, they have tons of working potential. Our swap is a chance to reduce waste by giving these idle items a brand-new story. So, wipe those cobwebs off your old wrenches and give them a second life in a handy new home. Then stay a while and browse the tables for hidden gems to use at your next project, whether you're fixing a leaky faucet, building a birdhouse, or finally tackling that DIY dream.

Come get creative, help us keep high-quality gear out of the landfill, and find a free, fantastic treasure to bring home to your workshop!

Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling Facility (60 W Sycamore St) First Floor Lobby

• Wednesday, April 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m

What to bring:

• Hand Tools: Hammers, Wrenches, Hand Saws
• Garden Tools: Shovels, Prunes, Watering Cans
• Automobile Tools: Jacks, Sockets
• Painting Tools: Rollers, Putty Knives, Sanding Blocks
• Safety: Glasses, Gloves, Knee Pads

What NOT to bring:

• Lightbulbs
• Hazardous Materials
• Non-working power tools

Keep in mind: If it’s not safe for your friend’s toolbox, it’s not safe for the swap

No additional items will be accepted after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. There is no cost to participate. Unclaimed items will be donated.