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Swap - Pet supplies (Hennepin County)

  • 2027-01-23
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Brooklyn Park Activity Center, 5600 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Join us for a free community Swap-It event focused on pet supplies! Bring gently used items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you, all at no cost! Swaps are 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!

Pet supplies

Saturday, January 23 from noon to 2 p.m. | Brooklyn Park Activity Center

  • Early drop off begins at 10 a.m. (no swapping)
  • Final items accepted at 1:30 p.m.

Accepted items

  • Aquariums and terrariums (10 gallons or smaller) and tank accessories
  • Cages, carriers, and small kennels
  • Feeding and watering supplies including bowls, automated dispensers, scoops, and storage containers
  • Food (unopened and not past date) including canned, kibble, pellets, seed, and treats
  • Grooming supplies including brushes and combs, nail clippers, shampoos and soaps
  • Harnesses and leashes
  • Non-prescription medications and supplements
  • Pet beds (must be free from strong odors)
  • Pet clothing including sweaters, costumes, footwear (must be washed)
  • Pet furniture including ramps, stairs, cat towers (5 feet or smaller)
  • Pet-themed decor
  • Potty training and toileting supplies (must be clean and free from pet waste)
  • Small animal bedding (unopened bags only)
  • Gently used and durable toys
  • Transportation supplies including vehicle seat covers and restraints

    Not accepted

    • Broken, rusted, excessively stained, nonworking, or incomplete items
    • Large items that cannot be carried by one person
    • Bedding/linens not originally intended for animals including blankets and pillows
    • Chemicals
    • Prescription medication or food
    • Rags

    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.
    • Drop off items at the welcome table where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items. Final items accepted 30 minutes before the end of the event. 
    • Staff and volunteers are unable to help with unloading or loading items into attendee vehicles.
    • Be kind. Take what you can use, leave items for other swappers.
    • Some items brought into the swap may be held and set out later, so that there are items available throughout the event.
    • Leftover items will be donated.

    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 for more details.

    Program support and funding

    Additional questions about Hennepin County swap events? Contact Kirsten Wahlberg at kirsten.wahlberg@hennepin.us or 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.

    Reuse Minnesota was founded in 2012 and is a member-based nonprofit that supports repair, resale, and rental businesses, bringing visibility to the reuse sector as a means to lower our state's impact on the environment.



    Contact us
    Email Reuse Minnesota
    612-314-6283
    reusemn.org

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