Come Swap with Us!
We Are Swap Omaha
OUR MISSION
Centered on the fashion industry and what it means to be sustainable as individuals, as a community and as a collective, Swap Omaha was born! We help save clothing from landfills by giving pre-loved clothing, shoes and accessories new life in a new home and help make sustainable fashion accessible to all by prioritizing inclusivity.
OUR IMPACT
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Saving Clothes from Landfills
The fashion industry contributes unequivocally to the climate crisis. Over the last three years, we've saved over 15,000 lbs of clothing from landfills. That equals the average amount of clothing that 185 Americans throw away per year.
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Supporting Our Mission
When you come to a CU Next Tuesday event, panel, film screening or Shop the Swap during our 1$ sale at the end of our community events, we are able to house all our clothing and supplies to further recirculation efforts and get beautiful, pre-loved clothing rehoused and out of landfills.
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Paying it Forward
We donate all of the unswapped items to local nonprofits to benefit our community at all levels of need. Have a favorite local nonprofit that is in need of clothing, let us know! We love to spread the love.
HOW IT WORKS
Clothing Drop Off
The first portion of the swap is designated for swap drop offs. This way the most amount of clothing is available to be claimed from the start.
1 for 1 Swapping
Those that donated get first dibs of all the donated items, for free! We use the honor system to swap 1 for 1, meaning you can take as many pieces as you brought.
Shop the Swap
When all who donated have had a chance to choose their treasures, we will open the swap to the public to Shop the Swap 1 item for $1. This ensures that the maximum amount of clothing finds a new home. Plus, a portion of the Shop the Swap proceeds go towards a local nonprofit.
Leftover Clothing
Not all the pre-loved pieces donated to the swap find homes. To ensure these items don't end up in landfills, we partner with local nonprofits so they can find new homes with those in need.
Upcoming events
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RiverFront Earth Day
Sunday, April 27th | 12pm - 3pm
Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront | near the Kiewit Luminarium | 345 Riverfront Dr
♻️ What to Bring ♻️
Pre-loved, Gently Used Clothing, Shoes and AccessoriesAll sizes, styles and colors are accepted.
Please do not bring any end of life, high value items or undergarments.
Swap Drop Off – 12pm - 1pm
Clothing Swap – 1pm - 2pm
Shop the Swap – 2pm (is) - 3pm
Bring a reusable bag for all your treasures
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BFF - Benson First Fridays
Friday, May 2nd | 6pm - 9pm
Ted & Wally’s Parking Lot | 6023 Maple St
♻️ What to Bring ♻️
Pre-loved, Gently Used Clothing, Shoes and Accessories
Clothing Drop Off – 6pm - 7pm
1 for 1 Swapping – 7pm - 8pm
Shop the Swap – 8pm (ish) - 9pm
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Albany and Avers Popup
Sunday, May 4th | 12pm - 3pm
In Partnership with Albany and Avers | 5010 Underwood Ave
♻️ What to Bring ♻️
Pre-loved, Gently Used Clothing, Shoes and Accessories
Clothing Drop Off – 12pm - 1:30pm
1 for 1 Swapping – 1:30pm - 3pm💚 Swap Guidelines 💚
1 for 1 Clothing Swap
$1 per Donation | Up to 20 Items Capped Donation -
C U Next Tuesday
Tuesday, May 20th | 6pm - 9pm
In Partnership with Shipment Vintage
at Floors Floors Floors | 7052 Maple St♻️ What to Bring ♻️
Pre-loved, Gently Used Clothing, Shoes and Accessories
Clothing Drop Off – 6pm - 7pm
1 for 1 Swapping – 7pm - 9pm💚 Swap Guidelines 💚
1 for 1 Clothing Swap
$1 per Donation | Up to 20 Items Capped Donation
Get in touch.
Want to be the first to get all the information on our upcoming Swap Omaha events? Do you have an organization you think we should partner with? Do you want to nerd out with us about all things sustainable fashion? Drop us a line and let’s get to know each other!
