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REUSE
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Sidewalk Exchange: The Sidewalk Exchange is available for all residents of Monroe County. It is designed to take and leave useable household items. We ask that residents follow some rules of courtesy as the program is designed for all to share. We also ask that residents who take items do not use them for resale purposes. Please only shop once a week and limit the number of items that you take in one trip.
Acceptable items: kitchenware, tools, gardening supplies, clothing, shoes, books, magazines, etc. Large items are sometimes accepted, please ask for assistance or call ahead.
Non-acceptable items: large bulky items, mattresses, toilets, construction materials, doors, windows, etc. televisions, computers, large electronic devices, non-working items, paint, underwear, tires, or trash.
Materials for the Arts Center: 
The Materials for the Arts Center located at Central Station is designed to serve non-profits, churches, schools, and artists working on community projects. If you fit this description, please bring a letter of verification on letterhead to the Material for the Arts Center for us to put on file. The Materials for the Arts Center is open every Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm, and by appointment. Call 24 hours in advance and speak to Mary Baker Hunter for an appointment.
There is usually a wide array of craft type items to choose from. We also accept donations. If your group is working on a specific project, we may be able to accommodate a wish list for your project.
Non-profits, churches, and schools that are not within Monroe County may make arrangements to "trade" services by calling 812-349-2022. There are occasions where groups and reuse centers can trade materials or come and shop for a donation.
Trading Posts At The Rural Stations:
The Trading Posts are available for all residents of Monroe County. They are designed to take and leave usable household items. We ask that residents follow some rules of courtesy as the program is designed for all to share. We also ask that residents who take items do not use them for resale purposes. Please only shop once a week and limit the number of items that you take in one trip.
Acceptable items: kitchenware, tools, gardening supplies, clothing, books, magazines, etc. Large items are sometimes accepted, please ask for assistance or call ahead, 349-2020.
Non-acceptable items: no hazardous materials, Freon appliances, large bulky items, mattresses, toilets, construction materials doors, windows, etc. No televisions, computers, large electronic devices, non-working items, paint, undergarments, tires, or trash.
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