Materials Exchange A "Win-Win" Situation


Materials exchange programs can save businesses and industries money. by providing low cost raw materials, as well as by saving on solid waste disposal costs.

Southwest Minnesota is one regional affiliate of the Minnesota Materials Exchange program.


Materials Exchange Works! Many reusable products are available to businesses, schools, industry, organizations, government, or residents through the MATERIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM This link will get you started.

INTRODUCING Freecycle-Networks! A great new way for area residents to give and receive FREE items that would otherwise be thrown away. Click on the Freecycle-Networks link to get started.

Contact the Regional Coordinator via the email link, or at (507) 532-8210 for more information.

Quick Fact
Last year, users of the MATERIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM diverted 32,025 pounds of material from going to the landfill.