Reuse- Swap Shops
A swap shop is an organized shed where citizens may donate items they no longer need that
can then be reused by others. Various household items can be exchanged at a swap shop, such as furniture,
books and toys. Appropriate signage, indicating acceptable items and procedures, and sufficient education
efforts are important factors in the success of swap shops. Swap shops are especially appropriate at
staffed collection centers where an attendant can maintain the area to ensure only acceptable items are
kept. The main benefit of a swap shop is that it provides an organized and popular opportunity for
citizens to divert materials from disposal through reuse.
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