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Sherborn Swap Shop
Visiting the Sherborn Swap Shop is like going to a garage sale where everything is free. Created by the Recycling Committee, the Swap Shop, is Sherborn’s center for REUSE recycling. The Swap Shop was built in 2004 by student volunteers from Tri-County Vocational High School, and it is run by local volunteers to provide an ever-changing inventory of useable items too good to toss in the trash. By reuse recycling, Swap Shoppers help to reduce Sherborn’s trash tonnage which means savings on town disposal costs.
The Swap Shop is a great place to shop for baby equipment and playthings for visiting grandchildren, or sports equipment for that growing athlete. Residents have furnished second homes and college students have outfitted their dorm rooms with Swap Shop treasures. Whether you like vintage, antique or brand new, you’re sure to find something that you can use—and when you are finished using it, you can just return it to the Swap Shop.
When you’re cleaning the closet or the garage, think
about what items could have a second
home. Items brought to the Swap Shop must be in workable condition, clean and
useable. Shelves of the Swap Shop are marked for sporting equipment, household
items, children’s toys, etc. so you can find the appropriate placement for the
items you leave. Items that are moldy, damaged or clearly no longer useable
should go to the dumpster instead.
Only items that are waterproof should be left outside of the building. If you have books or clothing to donate, you may leave them in the appropriate storage bins in front of the Swap Shop. If you have very large items to donate, call the charity of your choice for a pickup. Swap Shop items are not charity donations, so you will not be able to take a tax deduction.
Periodically, when the Swap Shop inventory gets too large, the Recycling Committee calls a charity to come and pick up the surplus.
The Swap Shop closes during the Winter months, and opens up in the Spring.
If you would like to volunteer at the Swap Shop (and
get first crack at the treasures), or if you have questions, call Andrea Brennan
at 508-647-1510.
