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Reuse in New England: Materials Exchanges
August 2009

 
Disclaimer:
 Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute endorsement, recommendation, or verification by the United States Government. The views and opinions expressed herein or represented by the listed organizations or entities do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement.
   

Materials exchanges help to connect those with unwanted materials to those looking for the same type of material. Most exchanges provide newsletters, catalogs, or on-line listings of "materials available" or "materials wanted". For the most part, exchanges do not directly handle the material, but serve as a contact point or broker. The fee structure for each exchange varies from no fee, a voluntary donation, or a percentage of the net value of the material. Material exchanges promote reuse and help keep materials out of the solid waste stream. We also encourage you to look into local and community organizations that may offer material exchanges.

If you have questions or suggestions for additions/corrections to this list, contact:

Christine Beling (beling.christine@epa.gov)
EPA New England (SPP)
1 Congress Street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2023
Phone: 617-918-1792

If you'd like to submit or amend a listing for the Reuse Guide click here.

Regional/New England Materials Exchanges

Craig's List Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: P.O. Box 225159, San Francisco, CA 94122-5159
Description: Craig's List is a giant Internet bulletin board where people buy and sell their stuff. Listings are free and serve all of New England.

Freecycle Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: P.O. Box 294, Tucson, AZ 85702
Email: info@freecycle.org
Description: This website allows people across the country and internationally to exchange used items.  Users can also specify that they want their items to go to a nonprofit cause.  Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.

Uncle Henry's Swap it or Sell it Guide Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Description: Uncle Henry's is a free weekly classified ad publication with a print version that is distributed all over New England. An Internet bulletin board is also available where people can buy and sell things. Listings are free and serve all of New England, with an emphasis on Maine.

Maine

Maine Materials Exchange Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: 93 Marquiot Dr., Freeport, ME 04032
Phone: 207-865-6621
Contact: Harold Arndt (h.arndt@m2x.com)
Description: This organization runs an on-line listing of materials at their web site (reflected in the warehouse inventory when appropriate!) NOT ALL Products are accepted into the warehouse! Listings are free; service/processing fees may be charged for successful exchanges. Acceptable materials include industrial bi-products, equipment and machinery, chemicals (listing only!), appliances, construction materials, electronics, leather, medical and office supplies/equipment, and paper/cardboard.

Massachusetts

City of Newton Reusable Materials Exchange Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
The City of Newton Reusable Materials Exchange is a web service which provides residents with a convenient way to sell, trade or give away used or surplus items that would otherwise be disposed of. You can post listings of items and materials you wish to dispose of or browse for those currently available in your area. Each listing contains a description of the material or item, contact information, and in some cases cost and delivery information. The actual exchange transactions are carried out directly between the interested parties.

Massachusetts Materials Exchange Program Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: 112 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-445-4556 ext. 14
Contact: John Majercak
Email: info@materialsexchange.org
Description: Accepts listings of any non-hazardous commercially generated materials.

Mass Material Trader Web Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: 1 Winter St., 6th floor, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-348-4076
Contact:Brian LaValle
E-mail: brian.lavalle@state.ma.us
Description: The Mass Material Trader is intended to help businesses in Massachusetts find, sell, trade, or give away useful used or surplus materials that would otherwise be disposed of.

New Hampshire

Donation Networks Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: 221 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: 603-624-6102 (Manchester) or 603-886-7147 (Nashua)
Description: Donation Networks (A division of MaxImpact Institute) is a non-profit organization serving schools and non-profit organizations across New England and beyond. They accept used computer equipment, office equipment and supplies, supplies for arts and crafts, and other products for distribution to non-profit organizations and schools within New England through two warehouse locations in Nashua and Manchester.

New Hampshire's Materials Exchange Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: WasteCap of NH, 122 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-224-1517
Contact: Mark Toussaint
Email: exchange@wastecapnh.org
Description: WasteCap's New Hampshire Materials Exchange (NHME) is an online service by which generators of wastes are linked with potential users of those wastes. The NHME operates a listing of materials available and materials wanted by a wide range of users, including businesses, schools, and non-profit groups. The Exchange handles a diverse assortment of materials, and also available via a free email listserve.

Rhode Island

The Free Market Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: RIRRC, 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-942-1430
Email: info@freemarketri.org
Description: The Free Market is a listing service for residents who want to give or get free reusable goods for the home, garage and garden.

ResourceXchange Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: RIRRC, 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-942-1430 x115
Contact: Paul Caccia (PaulC@rirrc.org)
Email: info@resourcexchange.org
Description: The ResourceXchange is a free, online service provided by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation. It was designed to create a link between businesses that have a surplus of waste materials, and other businesses that may have a use for them. Listings are free and there are no finder's or subscription fees.

Vermont

Vermont Business Materials Exchange (VBMeX) Exit EPA. Click for disclaimer.
Address: c/o Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC), 139 Main Street, Suite 401, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Contact: Mary Ann Remolador, VBMX Administrator
Phone: 802-254-3636
Fax: 802-254-5870
Email: maryann@nerc.org
Description: Online listings of materials previously used by businesses, non-profits, and municipalities.

Serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Tribal Nations

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