Eight Places to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle In, Around Minnetonka

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 Minnetonka 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

• 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 Minnetonka Library, for more information and verify materials are being accepted for donation.

• Goodwill in Minnetonka. Donate clothing, household items and more.

• Minnetonka schools. Contact school directly for possible donation opportunities.

Sell/Cosign

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

• Bethesda Thrift Shop in Minnetonka. Sells gently used items from clothing to books and electronics. 

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

• GameStop in Minnetonka. 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 Minnetonka. 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.

• 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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