14 Places to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle In, Around Maple Grove

Whether you’re spring cleaning, looking to earn a few extra dollars or want to give back to the community, several businesses and organizations in and around Maple Grove can help. The bonus? The environmentally friendly options help keep unwanted items out of the trash. 

Visit out the organization and/or business website for details on what can and cannot be donated, sold or consigned and terms.

Donate

• C.R.O.S.S., a local nonprofit C.R.O.S.S., which provides food and clothing help to those temporarily in need. Accepts donations of clean, gently used, household items, in season clothes, shoes, outerwear, accessories; personal and health-care items; and financial and equipment donations.

• Hennepin County Library. Donations books and other materials are accepted by Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Check with each individual library, such as the Maple Grove Library, for more information and verify materials are being accepted for donation.

• Goodwill,two Maple Grove locations. Donate clothing, household items and more.

• Maple Grove Arts Center. Donate a variety of materials and art supplies, according to the Maple Grove Arts Center wish list.

• Maple Grove schools. Contact school directly for possible donation opportunities.

Sell/Cosign

• Clothes Mentor in Maple Grove. Sell women’s brand-name, gently-used clothes, shoes and accessories. Receive immediate payment for items accepted by Clothes Mentor.  

• Earth Exchange Thrift Store in Maple Grove. A recycled thrift store, includes items such as books, furniture, jewelry, household items and more. Receive an in-store discount for donated items. Discount depends on quality and quantity of donation, according to the Earth Exchange website.

• Once Upon a Child in Maple Grove. Sell infant to youth clothing, footwear, toys, furniture and more. Receive immediate payment for items accepted by Clothes Mentor.

• GameStop in Maple Grove. Sell pre-owned video games, game systems and other select electronics. Receive cash or trade-in credit for items accepted by GameStop.

• Plato’s Closet in Maple Grove. Sell clothing, accessories that “any high school or college student would want to wear,” according to the website. Receive immediate payment for items accepted by Plato’s Closet.

• Turn Style Consignment in Maple Grove. Clothing for men, woman and children sizes 2T and up (seasonal). Once your item(s) sell, receive a percentage of the selling price.

• RSI Recycling Service. Sell aluminum, brass, cooper, lead, nickel, and miscellaneous scrap metal. Contact RSI Recycling Service for details payment details.

• Half Price Books in Crystal. Sell used books, magazines, music, movies, and games. Receive immediate payment for items accepted by Half Price Books.

• Twin Cities Pawn in Osseo. Visit Twin Cities Pawn website for pawning details.

If you’re still looking for another avenue to find a new use for your items, consider hosting a garage sale or check out the “Choose to Reuse” directory on the Hennepin County website.

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