Free xChange

The Dickinson Free xChange aims to 1) reduce waste and promote reuse, 2) provide a safe, equitable and accessible space for the exchange of clothing, accessories, textbooks, personal care, resuable bags, household items and food to every Dickinsonian 3) create awareness of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of consumerism and 4) provide a space for sharing and building community. All of these items can be exchanged anonymously and are accessible 24/7 to all Dickinson students, faculty and staff. No questions asked. 

The Free xChange is home to the following specialized programs:

• Food xChange: Reduces food waste by sharing perishable and non-perishable foods to those that need it. A community refridgerator keeps donations fresh. 

• Bag xChange: Provides reusable bags, purses, and backpacks for loan to help cut down on single-use plastic shopping bags. 

• Book xChange: Offers a space to share textbooks, course materials, leisure reading, school supplies, and other media. 

• Goods xChange: Encourages reuse of gently used small household items such as kitchenware, home goods, personal care products, décor, and organization. 

The Free xChange recognizes the variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences that exist in our community and we are dedicated to ensuring that this space remains an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. Our goal is to make this a space where everyone can find what they need to express who they are or who they want to be. Discrimination and intolerance will not be permitted in this space.

New Location:

Holland Union Building (HUB) Lower Level 
Accessible 24/7 with card access to HUB; Door is always open
Donations currently being accepted by contacting sustainability@dickinson.edu

How It Works:

Free xChange is open to all Dickinson students, faculty and staff. All are welcome to leave items in the provided donation box or take items from the Free xChange at any time.
If you are making a donation, please only donate clean items that are included in the list below. The space is managed by volunteers, so help them out.

• NO DUMPING
• Use the QR code to check in when you visit. We need a count!
• Put things back where you found them!
• Leave the space neater than you found it.
• Put hangers back in the bin, don't take hangers!
• Turn the lights off when you leave. 

Free xChange Accepts:

• Tops: Shirts, sweaters, and suits
• Bottoms: Pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses
• Accessories: Jackets, scarves, belts, winter hats and gloves
• Reusable Bags: Clean of any type
• Food: Unopened and safe to consume, items only
• Household Items: Small kitchen items, decor and storage
• Cleaning and Personal Care: New or more than half full items only
• Shoes: Like new/new only please

Free xChange Does NOT Accept:

• Large appliances (TV, mini-fridge)
• Furniture and rugs
• Broken electronics
• Undergarments and swimwear
• Towels
• Bedding

Free xChange events and educational programs provide opportunities to engage the broader campus in a culture of reuse and sustainability. Ultimately, Free xChange volunteers want to provide knowledge and resources to encourage members of the campus community to change their behavior to become more mindful consumers. It’s important to note that nothing will be sold, wasted, or landfilled in this program. Excess items will be donated to the United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County or Project SHARE in partnership with the U-Turn Green Move Out Program. Dickinson Free xChange is managed by the Center for Sustainability Education, but is strongly supported by volunteers.

Get involved today. Everyone is welcomed to participate in Free xChange and accessibility is critical to our mission. 

Program Contact:
Center for Sustainability Education (CSE)
717.245.1117
sustainability@dickinson.edu