Friday, April 26 | 3p.m. - 5p.m.
Saturday, April 27 | 10a.m. - 12p.m.

Get crafty, create something new from something old! Whether it’s scrap fabric from an old sewing project or knitting needles that were gifted but never used—bring them to share. It could be just what someone needs for their next masterpiece.

What to bring:
-Sewing, knitting, and crocheting supplies
-Scrapbooking and origami supplies
-Drawing and painting supplies
-Crafting books
-Any other crafting items!

What not to bring:
-No Electronics
-No Broken Items
-No more than 5 boxes per person

All items will be given and taken freely. Items are not for sale. No items will be accepted after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Friday, April 26 | 3p.m. - 5p.m.
Saturday, April 27 | 10a.m. - 12p.m.

Get crafty, create something new from something old! Whether it’s scrap fabric from an old sewing project or knitting needles that were gifted but never used—bring them to share. It could be just what someone needs for their next masterpiece.

What to bring:
-Sewing, knitting, and crocheting supplies
-Scrapbooking and origami supplies
-Drawing and painting supplies
-Crafting books
-Any other crafting items!

What not to bring:
-No Electronics
-No Broken Items
-No more than 5 boxes per person

All items will be given and taken freely. Items are not for sale. No items will be accepted after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Join #SR4G, Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club for a #ShredRight4Good shred event! The event will be located at: 3401 Williston Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345 on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm to securely shred your documents!

This #ShredRight4Good shred event is a fundraiser for the Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club.

Website Event Link: https://shredrightnow.com/event/lake-minnetonka-figure-skating-club-2/

Facebook event

Join #SR4G, Minnetonka United Methodist Church for a #ShredRight4Good shred event! The event will be located at: 17611 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55345 on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm to securely shred your documents!

This #ShredRight4Good shred event is a fundraiser for the Minnetonka United Methodist Church.

Website Event Link: https://shredrightnow.com/event/minnetonka-united-methodist-church-3/

Facebook: https://fb.me/e/6Popz0UsE

This spring as you’re cleaning out your storage, hang on to unneeded yard tools and gardening items and bring them to the Garden Tool Swap. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, all are welcome to exchange tools, equipment, and materials. Master Gardeners from the University of Minnesota Extension will also be present, eager to answer your green-thumb questions.

All items are intended to be given and taken freely. Tools and items are not for sale. You do not need to bring items to participate. You can drop-off your usable items and leave. You do not need to stay on-site for the entire event. Items to bring: garden tools, yard tools (shovels, rakes, hoses, pitchforks, etc.), garden art, garden décor, bird houses, bird feeders, pots and planters (free of any soil), potting soil and mix (unused, bagged), and gardening and plant books. Please do not bring: chemicals (fertilizer, pesticides, etc.), mower, power tools, plants, broken items, used soil or dirt, and any items too large to carry. Want to drop some tools off for others to take? Go right ahead! You can drop off tools on Friday, April 26, from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and before the tool swap on April 27, from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

This program is offered in partnership with the Carver County Environmental Services Department (URL https://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/public-services/environmental-services) , the University of Minnesota Extension, and a Better Society (URL https://www.abettersociety.org/).

Visit here for more information.

Stop by Pioneer Park in Stillwater, Minnesota, on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, for the Valley Eco Fair, presented by Sustainable Stillwater MN. This event is designed to empower you with eco-friendly actions for a brighter future, just in time to celebrate Earth Month.

Whether you walk, bike, or carpool to the fair, you'll find a vibrant atmosphere filled with over 25 vendors showcasing sustainable products and services. Engage in family-friendly activities, groove to live music, and savor delicious offerings from food trucks.

Don't forget to RSVP to receive timely reminders and updates, as we come together to foster a more sustainable world.

​ECO-FAIR FOOD TRUCKS:
- Floyd's Donuts, Shaved Ice & Lemonade: https://www.facebook.com/floydsdonuts/
- Taco Madre Truck: https://taconmadretruck.com
- Egg Roll Queen: https://eggrollqueen1.com/

Click here for more information.

At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items.  Events are first come, first serve. Last items accepted at 2:30pm.

Check out the step-by-step guide to How Fix-It Clinics Work. There is a three item limit.

Fix-It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.

Ramsey County requests that attendees who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past five days or who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms do not attend Fix-It Clinics. Ramsey County does not require attendees to have received a COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people with symptoms, a positive test, exposure to someone with COVID-19, at high risk for severe illness or people in locations where COVID-19 Community Levels are high, should wear a well-fitting, high quality mask. Learn more about COVID-19.

https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/reuse/fix-it-clinics

Coat missing a button? Side seam come undone on your favorite shirt? Tired of your pants being too long? Zipper not zipping? Knee need a patch? 

Come to a FREE Mend-it Clinic!

Menders will be on-site to help with your clothing repairs and to teach basic mending skills. 

Please bring all parts of the clothing item, if you have them, including any buttons or snaps that may have fallen off. Limit of 2 items per person. The last items will be accepted at 5pm. This is to ensure enough time is available for sewists to assist folks in mending their items. 

An open machine will also be available for individuals who want to do their repairs but don't have equipment or supplies. 

Funding for this event is provided by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Environmental Assistance Grant Program.

The Green Ramsey Expo and Career Fair is an opportunity for residents to meet organizations whose missions include recycling, creating green space, environmental clean-up and more. Job seekers will learn about and have the ability to apply for green collar careers in emerging industries, as well as conventional businesses and trades who have shifted to more sustainable practices. Attendees can connect to many green resources and activities happening in the community.

Exhibitors List as of 4-11-24:

Employers:

State of MN DNR

State of MN PCA

Repowered

Bay West

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District

Ramsey County Human Resources

Landbridge Ecological

WSB Engineering

Minify Energy

Xcel Energy

Metropolitan Council

All Energy Solar

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation

Reuse Minnesota

Information Exhibitors:

Saint Paul Port Authority

St. Paul Ramsey County Public Health

Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District

Community Action Programs of Ramsey and Washington Counties

Capital Region Watershed District

MN Waste Wise and BizRecycling

Cooperative Energy Futures

Ramsey County Library

 Trainers-Educator Exhibitors:

Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota

Center for Energy & Environment

Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest

Energy Careers Academy

Items for donation can be dropped off at the environmental center beginning Tuesday, March 19.

Accepted items

• Garden and yard tools (shovels, trowels, rakes, pitchforks, etc.).
• Pots and planters (terracotta, ceramic, or decorative plastic) – must be free of any soil or dirt.
• Garden art and décor.
• Bird houses and feeders.

Unaccepted items

• Mowers or power tools (electric, gas, or battery).
• Broken items.
• Items too large to carry.
• Potting soil, dirt, or rocks.

Click here for more information.

Join #SR4G, Keller Williams Edina for a #ShredRight4Good shred event!

The event will be located at: 7401 Metro Blvd #350 Edina, MN 55439 on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm to securely shred your documents!

This #ShredRight4Good shred event is a fundraiser for the Minnesota Hoarding Task Force.

LINK https://shredrightnow.com/event/keller-williams-edina/

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Join #SR4G, Rotary Club Monticello for a #ShredRight4Good shred event!

The event will be located at: 114 W. 3rd St., Monticello, MN 55362 on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 10:00am-12:00pm to securely shred your documents!

This #ShredRight4Good shred event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club Monticello.

LINK https://shredrightnow.com/event/rotary-club-of-monticello-2/

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Have broken stuff lying around?  Don't trash it - fix it!

Come to one of the Anoka County Fix-it clinics to meet in person with an expert fixer to repair your favorite items. Get help repairing lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums, and much more!  

Please no dehumidifiers, thank you.

Why fix it? Bring your broken items back to life!

Our Fix It Clinic can help you by...

• Saving you money.
• Preserving old items of value to you.
• Reducing waste in your community.

Please bring any replacement parts you have available with you. First come, first served. These events are for residents who need their own items fixed. These events are not intended for businesses. In an effort to assist as many people as possible, we will try to repair one item first and the volunteers will try to repair any additional items as time allows. 

Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic in Anoka County

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are essential to a successful Fix-It Clinic. Watch this video for more information about the Fix-It Clinic. 

Please email Jill.Curran@anokacountymn.gov or call 763-324-3474 for more details.

This 1-hour CE class introduces Minnesota real estate agents to climate-conscious resources that they can pass along to their clients. Chances are, your clients want to make sustainable choices and reduce their negative impact on the environment. While many consumers think sustainability requires new "green" products, reused materials are our best option to reduce our carbon emissions and energy usage. This class equips real estate agents with the most up-to-date and localized resources in the Twin Cities' reuse economy.

You will learn where to find local reuse and repair resources, how to best share information with clients, and why reuse is essential to building a more sustainable future. Your instructors are Emily Barker, Executive Director of Reuse Minnesota, and Natalie Heneghan, Community Outreach Director at Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region. This course is approved for 1 hour of CE credit for real estate agents and tickets are $20. This class is free to the public. Homeowners planning a renovation project, contractors, and anyone interested in creating a more sustainable future are encouraged to attend.

This class is brought to you by the Education program at Rethos: Places Reimagined. Rethos is proud to offer a variety of classes to homeowners, students, realtors, and anyone who loves old buildings. The Rethos Education program is funded in part by the Arts & Cultural Legacy Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

REGISTER HERE

The clothing swap is open to everyone, including nonresidents and families. Participants are encouraged to bring clothing to swap with other people, but no donation is required to join and everything is free to take home. 

The drop-off for clothing donations will be 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Braemar Arena’s main entrance. Directional signs will be posted. This allows people to donate clothing even if they cannot attend the main swapping event the next day. 

Clothing for all ages and types are encouraged for the swap. A special collection this year will include Halloween costumes (human and pets). Several community organizations will be onsite connecting people to resources and activities that further our climate action goals. 

To make the event a success, many volunteers and partners are needed. Duties include setting up the event, accepting donations, weighing bags, counting attendance and cleaning up after. Accompanied minors, teams and groups are all welcomed. If interested, fill out the volunteer form at https://bit.ly/3T0PARr. 

Community partners involved in reuse and waste reduction are encouraged to reserve a table spot at the event to share resources and information or create an interactive booth to educate the public. Table spots are free and special equipment and power can be requested. To reserve a spot, fill out a form at https://bit.ly/3wHu2By. Sign up to volunteer or reserve a table by April 18. 

For more information, contact Singh at 952-826-1657 or tsingh@EdinaMN.gov.

For more details, visit our website.

Spring is on it's way. To celebrate many of us are turning towards our home and our green spaces. When cleaning out your storage, hang on to unused yard tools and gardening items.

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners are gearing up for the fourth annual citywide swap event of garden tools and plant related equipment.

Stop by one of seven participating parks: Folwell, Logan, Longfellow, Harrison, Lake Hiawatha, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Armatage Parks.

From first time gardeners to those with green thumbs, all are welcome at this free event.

• All items are intended to be given and taken freely. Garden tools and equipment are not for sale.
• You do not need to bring items to participate.
• You can drop-off your usable garden swap items and leave. You do not need to stay on site for the entire event.
• Our office will work to get unclaimed items to community gardens or distributed through local exchange groups after the event is over.
• Please be respectful of your neighbors. Take only what you need so everyone can participate.

Click here for more details.

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics.

Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job; however, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• Dremel tool
• DVD player
• Electric hot water kettle
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Hair dryer
• Lamp
• Paper shredder
• Remote control
• Sewing machine
• Steam mop
• Stereo
• Telephone headset
• Toaster oven
• Toaster
• Toys

Volunteers needed

Do you have skills in mechanical, electrical or computer repair, soldering, sewing or general tinkering? We need volunteers to help others learn to repair their items. Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195.

hennepin.us/FixItClinic

Dodge County Renovation ReUse will be hosting a sale on Saturday, May 18 from 8am-12pm at 62770 240th Ave, Kasson. There are many reusable items waiting for a new home! If you have items you'd like to donate to the sale, please call 507-635-6273 to set up a time for drop off. 

Dakota Valley Recycling is hosting a garden tool swap during Burnsville's Native Plant Market sale!

Bring gently used items such as shovels, rakes, hoses, birdfeeders, ceramic pots, and much more to trade with neighbors and refresh your garden's look. Items must be in good, usable condition. Broken items and plastic planter pots will not be accepted.

Swaps are open to everyone. No purchases are necessary. Bring what you can, and take what you'd like!

Part of the Burnsville Native Plant Market.

Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at dozens of exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people and businesses, are central to our city’s identity. 

Come and celebrate these unique buildings for the rich history they offer, how adaptive reuse and renovation projects have given them new life, and how they fit into today's modern society.

Click here to sign up as a volunteer!

Attend a free webinar on May 8, from 5:30-6:30pm as Rethos staff share tips and tricks, cool offerings, and unique programming happening during Doors Open weekend!

Doors Open Minneapolis is produced by Rethos. Find out more at: https://www.doorsopenminneapolis.org/

​​​​​Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.

Skilled volunteers help you figure out what's wrong and fix your broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.

Things to remember

• Learn from your fixer — ask questions and be an active participant in the repair process.
• We can't guarantee an item will be fixed, but we'll give it our best shot.
• You're responsible for properly disposing of non-fixable items, but we'll help connect you to the right disposal information.
• Sewers can make minor repairs, mending, hemming pants and skirts and zipper troubleshooting. No major alterations will be possible. If necessary, our sewers will try to provide recommendations for alternative repair services.

What to​​ bring

There is a three-item limit and you must be able to carry items in – no oversized items. Feel free to bring any parts and supplies you think might help with the job. Our volunteers have plenty of tools, but please bring any tool unique to your item.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:

• Radios and stereos
• Vacuums
• Blenders
• Clothing to mend - must be clean
• DVD players
• Coffee makers
• Fans
• Lamps
• Sewing machines
• Toasters and toaster ovens
• Toys
• Jewelry

Voluntee​r at a Fix-It Clinic

Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic.

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Reduce/Pages/fix-repair.aspx

Learn how to repair your broken items at MTL's Community FIX-IN!

Bring in your small household items, tools, and textiles that need some love. Do you have any broken toys? There will be toy specialists on hand!

Have a chair with a wobbly leg? A lamp that won't light? A vacuum that's lost its suck? A weed-whacker that's not whacking? A spade with a broken handle? A staple gun that's jammed? Does your jacket have a broken zipper? Your favorite jeans have a tear in the knee?

MTL has the tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items!

No registration required.
Our Community Fix-In is open to the public and participation is FREE. April's clinic will focus on kitchenware, but you are welcome to bring in any item that is in need of repair or mending.

https://www.mntoollibrary.org/

While many of the City of St. Louis Park's programs focus on recycling and organics, we know that the best way to reduce your impact on our planet is by preventing and reducing waste in the first place. Reuse is a great way to keep existing items out of the trash, while also reducing the demand for new products.

Swaps events are great opportunities to clear out items you no longer use and take home new treasures. These events are free and open to everyone! No items may be sold; everything must be given and taken freely. A limit of 5 boxes can be brought to the swaps. All swaps will be from 5-7 p.m.

Items not accepted: chemicals (including fertilizers and pesticides), perennials, plastic pots or broken items. To reduce the spread of jumping worms, only house plants, seedlings and annuals are allowed.

Swap information

Coat missing a button? Side seam come undone on your favorite shirt? Tired of your pants being too long? Zipper not zipping? Knee need a patch? 

Come to a FREE Mend-it Clinic!

Menders will be on-site to help with your clothing repairs and to teach basic mending skills. 

Please bring all parts of the clothing item, if you have them, including any buttons or snaps that may have fallen off. Limit of 2 items per person. The last items will be accepted at 7pm. This is to ensure enough time is available for sewists to assist folks in mending their items. 

An open machine will also be available for individuals who want to do their repairs but don't have equipment or supplies. 

Funding for this event is provided by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Environmental Assistance Grant Program.

For our May member meeting, we will be headed to Duluth, Minnesota!

We will start the day with a hybrid member meeting. Anyone wanting to attend in-person is welcome to join us at NRRI. We will have Zoom for anyone needing to join remotely. After the meeting we will have two tours.

Schedule

9:30-10:30am    Member meeting at UMD NRRI | 5013 Miller Trunk, Hwy, Hermantown 
10:30-11am         Presentation: NRRI (Victor Krause)
11:30am-1pm           Tour: WLSSD | 
1-2:30pm             Lunch/choose your own adventure (see suggestions below)

2:30-3:30pm      Tour: Northern Bedrock | 1205 93rd Ave W. Duluth (use rear entrance)

Lunch ideas

• Salad bar at Whole Foods Co-op and visit Duluth Gear Exchange

• Lunch at Dovetail Café and check out the Duluth Folk School and/or Ren Market

Carpooling

Interested in traveling others? Click here to add or join the list!

Have broken stuff lying around?  Don't trash it - fix it!

Come to one of the Anoka County Fix-it clinics to meet in person with an expert fixer to repair your favorite items. Get help repairing lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums, and much more!  

Please no dehumidifiers, thank you.

Why fix it? Bring your broken items back to life!

Our Fix It Clinic can help you by...

• Saving you money.
• Preserving old items of value to you.
• Reducing waste in your community.

Please bring any replacement parts you have available with you. First come, first served. These events are for residents who need their own items fixed. These events are not intended for businesses. In an effort to assist as many people as possible, we will try to repair one item first and the volunteers will try to repair any additional items as time allows. 

Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic in Anoka County

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are essential to a successful Fix-It Clinic. Watch this video for more information about the Fix-It Clinic. 

Please email Jill.Curran@anokacountymn.gov or call 763-324-3474 for more details.

Don't trash it, fix it! Join Washington County Fix-it Clinic volunteers as they assist with simple repairs and maintenance of everyday items.

• Events are first come, first serve.
• There is a three-item limit. You must be able to carry items in – no oversized items.
• Feel free to bring any tools you think may be helpful, however, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory.
• Please bring supplies needed to test the fixes (ex: CD to test CD player, batteries for walkie talkies, etc.).
• This is a learning opportunity for residents. Come ready to learn how to repair your item.
• Any items that are not able to be fixed must be taken back with you. The County does not dispose of items that cannot be fixed.
• No major sewing alterations (only minor repair/mending/hemming).
• We can’t guarantee fix. While our fixers are very talented, there are some items they will not be able to repair. The county is not liable for items that have been repaired. By bringing in an item to be fixed, you understand that the item might become more broken if it is not fixed.

Last item accepted at 1:30pm.

Join #SR4G and NAPO for a #ShredRight4Good shred event at our Headquarters!

The event will be located at: Shred Right Headquarters: 6301 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm to securely shred your documents!

This #ShredRight4Good shred event is being hosted with NAPO (National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals)

LINK: https://shredrightnow.com/event/shred4good-at-hq-with-napo/

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