Reusing materials helps to save on landfill space. It also extends the life of a product; increasing its value and saving you money.

With materials exchange programs, both businesses and home owners can get good, slightly used materials for FREE!!!

Freecycle Networks are taking hold in Southwest Minnesota!!! A great new way for area residents to give and receive FREE items that would otherwise be thrown away. Click on the Freecycle Network link to get started, and find out how to start one of your own!

Need help getting started? Check out the Consumer Handbook to Reducing Waste available from the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance.


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.