Swap Shop Durham.com

Our Mission

• Keep items out of the landfill, thereby reducing environmental impact and tipping costs to the town.
• Reduce the amount of new products residents will need to purchase when used will suffice.
• Strengthen the community by providing a place where residents exchange goods and stop by for friendly conversation.

Policies

• Transfer Station Attendants and Swap Shop Volunteers have the discretion to refuse items. 
• All large items and electronics must be assessed by Transfer Station Attendants before being brought to the Swap Shop.
• Items that don’t get taken will end up being removed, sorted and placed in their respective roll-off container at the discretion of the Swap Shop volunteers.
• Electronic/Appliance stickers must be attached to refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, televisions, computer monitors, and printer/copiers even if left at the Swap Shop. These stickers may be purchased at the Public Works Office or at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
• Users of the Swap Shop are encouraged to remain at the facility for no longer than thirty minutes during any one visit to allow other residents an opportunity to view and take items.
•  Residents are expected to cooperate with the requests of Swap Shop volunteers or Public Works Attendants while utilizing the facility.