UGA Swap Shop

Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Rethink, Redesign, then Recycle and Compost

This is the motto we follow at the Swap Shop. Swap Shop at UGA encourages reuse, repair, and circular economy practices at no cost to campus community members. Keeping the items we bring into our life for their entire lifespan and then more is essential to solve the waste crisis we are currently facing. Swap Shop at UGA is a place to trade personal items, which keeps usable goods out of landfills and recirculates them back to the campus community.

But why? Every year, UGA sends about 10 million pounds of materials to the landfill, equivalent to a mountain the size of the Miller Learning Center, and we want to stop that.

Looking to donate? Bring your items into the shop during our open hours or drop them off at our donation bin at the second floor MLC Security Desk (beside Jittery Joes).

Program Details

Location: Miller Learning Center, Room 278
Our hours change each semester. Check our Instagram for current opening hours!
Contact: [email protected]

Stay Informed

Follow swapshop_uga on Instagram for inventory and announcements.

What can you swap at The Swap Shop?

Items We Accept

All clothing and kitchen ware must be freshly washed before donating.

Unused Office / School Supplies
Craft Supplies
Small / clean kitchen ware
- Cups
- Mugs
- Plates
- Silverware
Small household appliances
- Coffee pots
- Tea kettles
- Irons
- Vacuums
- Fans
- Alarm Clocks
Electronics
- Surge protectors
- Gaming devices
- DVD players
Games / Entertainment
- Board Games
- Video Games
- Cards
- DVDs
- Books / Novels
Cleaning Supplies (no opened cleaning solutions)
- Brooms
- Mops
- Vacuums
- Dust Pans
Household items and decorations
- Lamps
- Clothes Hangers
- Accessories
- Storage containers / baskets
- Shower caddy
- Irons / ironing boards
- Small rugs / bath mats
- Full length mirrors
- Picture frames
- Wall tapestry / posters
- String lights (must be in working condition)
Umbrellas;
Clothing (clean, no stains, no rips or damage, in-style)

Items We DO NOT Accept

Damaged / broken / not functional items (check out the CHaRM for proper recycling)
University property: Surplus state property must be properly managed through UGA Asset Management, or you can use the Surplus Property Listserv (email [email protected] to join) for direct state property transfer between UGA personnel.
Food (see student food pantry or Athens Community Fridge for donation)
Large furniture (futons, chairs, bed frames)
Large appliances (microwaves, mini fridges)
Used bathroom supplies / makeup
Items with an expiration date
Personal artwork
Mattresses
Hazardous items
Stained or torn items
Undergarments
Towels
Bedding

Others Questions And Answers

What is a Swap Shop?

Swap Shop at UGA is a place to trade gently used goods for no monetary cost. Think free thrift store. You bring an item from home that you no longer use and swap it with items we have in the shop! For example, bring some unused notebooks for a new to you picture frame!

How else can the Swap Shop help students?

Items needed for comfortable student life can be expensive and inaccessible to many. Swap Shop gives used items at no cost. Additionally, campus members without a car might find it hard to purchase second hand, we eliminate that barrier by having this resource right on campus.

What can I Swap?

Generally, we accept items related to student life. See our specific guidelines above!

Do I have to make a Swap?

No! Anyone in the UGA community can donate, and anyone can pick up an item when needed. The Swap Shop functions like a free thrift store. You don’t have to donate an item to receive an item.

Have a question not answered here?

Email us at [email protected]