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Swap - Costume and party supply (City of Saint Paul)

  • 2025-10-10
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Solid Waste and Recycling Facility, 60 W Sycamore St, Saint Paul, MN 55117

To gear up for Fall and celebrate National Costume Swap Day, Saint Paul Public Works is hosting a Costume and Party Supply Swap!

  • Reduce plastic pollution this October! With 83% of costumes made from non-recyclable plastic that can linger in landfills for centuries, our First Annual Costume and Party Supply Swap offers a sustainable solution. Discover a unique costume, and find great party supplies, all while giving items a second life. It's the perfect way to refresh your look and party while diverting waste.

Where:

Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
60 W Sycamore St, Saint Paul, MN 55117

When:

  • Every Wednesday in October (Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Friday, October 10 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (National Costume Swap Day!)
  • Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Donations are accepted during regular hours each Wednesday

What to bring:

  • Costumes, Store Bought or Homemade
    Accessories, like Wigs, Masks, Hats, & Gloves
    Makeup and Face Paint (unopened)
    Props, like Canes & Brooms
    Halloween-Themed Clothing
    Halloween Décor, like Fake Pumpkins & Skeletons
    Party supplies, like Streamers & Disposal Serving Ware
    Any other party or costume items!

What not to bring:

  • Electronics
  • Broken Items
  • No Candy or Food Products
  • No Real Pumpkins

All items will be given and taken freely. Items are not for sale and any unclaimed items will be donated.

Last day to donate is October 31

Hope to see your frightfully fun faces there!

For questions, contact Jillian Barden at Jillian.barden@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

For more info, visit: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-and-recycling/waste-reduction-and-reuse


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