Don't throw items that still have value into the trash.

Re-gift that unused present, post it online, hold a yard sale, sell it in the local paper, or donate it to charity. Don't rush out to buy something new, especially in these tough economic times. Look for the used version on the web sites listed below. Vermonters are known for their frugality and thriftiness. On this page you'll find some simple tips for selling or purchasing used items.

Shaftsbury Transfer Station has a Swap Shed which is open when the transfer station is open. The items are free!

Pownal Transfer Station also has a books and used items Swap Shed which is open when the transfer station is open. The items are free!

Manchester Health Services Thrift Shop Visit their thrift store at 5468 Main Street, Manchester Center Vermont. Call for directions (802) 362-2126. Donations are accepted Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm. Shop hours are Mon-Fri 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Vermont Business Materials Exchange Their goal is to minimize waste by fostering the exchange of reusable resources.

Renew Buildings Material and Salvage Purchase used building products and materials from a local Vermont company.

Architectural Salvage Warehouse, Recycle North and Vermont Salvage. To find building products and materials from Vermont companies in other parts of the state.

The Thrift Shopper A one-stop web destination for all your thrift shopping needs. Search for thrift stores in the national thrift store directory, join the online thrifting community, and learn more about thrift shopping!

ERC Community Warehouse Offering pre-owned, second hand, and thrift shop treasures in eastern New York.

Salvation Army Visit their thrift store at 511 South Street in Bennington Vermont. Call for directions (802) 442-2774.

Goodwill Industries Visit their thrift store at 215 North Street in Bennington Vermont. Call for directions (802) 442-4285.

Good Point Electronics Recycling collects all types of computers and TVs, from Apple to Zenith, from across New England.

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,852 groups with 6,724,853 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and thus keeping good stuff out of landfills.

Get AT Stuff is a website where you can look for or list Assistive Technology devices for sale or for free. The goal of Get AT Stuff is to help get Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used into the hands of people who need and can benefit from them.