Neighborhood Swap Days

Communities coming together to exchange goods.

Upcoming Swaps

A2ZERO Week Ward Party Clothing Swaps

Join OSI and ZeroWaste.Org for a clothing swap as part of the A²ZERO Week Ward Parties! It's a perfect way to give your gently used clothing a new home, instead of sending it to the landfill. And you might just find an item of clothing you've been looking for, without having to buy it new. Plus, at each Ward Party you'll be able to meet your ward's councilmembers, learn about A²ZERO, and try some delicious plant-based food from VegMichigan!

How it works: Each person can bring up to 5 articles of clothing in good condition (no stains, rips, or holes please!). You may also take 5 articles of clothing from the swap. You can take clothing without bringing anything, or bring clothing without taking anything!

When & Where: Join us for your Ward Party at the times and locations listed below!

Ward 1: Friday, June 6th | 5:30-7:30pm | Leslie Park
Ward 2: Tuesday, June 3rd | 5:30-7:30pm | Glacier Highlands Park
Ward 3: Date, Time, & Location TBD
Ward 4: Thursday, June 5th | 5:30-7:30pm | Lawton Park
Ward 5: Wednesday, June 4th | 5:30-7:30pm | West Park

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Ann Arbor Pride Swap

Saturday, August 2nd | Downtown Ann Arbor

Join OSI and ZeroWaste.Org at Ann Arbor Pride for a clothing swap! More details coming soon.

What is a Swap Day?

Swap days are opportunities for community members to come together and offer items for free and exchange goods. Think clothes, books, decor, small appliances, etc. It's a perfect way to give your unwanted items a new home, instead of sending them to the landfill - and a great way to find that item you've been looking for, without having to buy it new! Smaller items not taken on swap days will be picked up by City volunteers as a donation to social-services agencies and thrift shops (please see the donation guidelines below). Our swap days are typically organized within neighborhoods, with residents of the neighborhood able to leave items in their yards, and all Ann Arbor residents welcome to peruse those items and take what they want.

Donation Guidelines

Please click here for a list of items that will not be accepted for donation to social services agencies or thrift shops following City-run swap days.

Swap Day Planning Guide

Interested in hosting a swap day in your community? Check out this how-to guide we've put together, with six simple steps to organizing a swap day! Once you've planned your event, please let us know about it by filling out this form. And after your event, we'd love to hear your feedback on how it went!

Swap Day Planning Resources

Planning Guide Notify Us of Your Swap Swap Feedback Form