GrowNYC Stop ‘N’ Swap Community Reuse Event (East New York)

New Yorkers looking to reduce, reuse, and save money this year are invited to participate in Stop ‘N’ Swap®, a free community reuse event organized by local non-profit GrowNYC. The average NYC household discards about 2,000 pounds of waste a year. By reusing through events like Stop ‘N’ Swap, NYC residents can take part in diverting over 40 million pounds of material from the landfill every year. Take a break from shopping, support a cleaner future, and join the ever-growing reuse community!

The public is invited to bring clean, portable, reusable items to share with those who can use them. No one is required to bring something to take something — you can simply show up with a bag and see what’s free for the taking. Books, toys, fashionable clothing, housewares, and electronics are just some of the offerings. Furniture and other large items are not accepted at the swap. Anything leftover at the end of the day is donated or recycled.

This is an outdoor event and face coverings encouraged for attendees. In case of inclement weather, the event will move into the library (665 New Lots Ave) and face coverings will remain encouraged.

Donation hours: 11pm-2pm.

We need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering at a Stop ‘N’ Swap, please go to https://www.grownyc.org/volunteer to sign up.