Rummage RAMPage

Date/Time:	Saturday, 03 Aug 2024 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location:	Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave./129 Sheldon Ave.
Cost:	Varies
URL:	https://www.cityofames.org/living/rummage-rampage
Contact:	Merry Rankin,
Phone:	515-294-5052
Channel:	Live Green Submissions
Categories:	Live Green
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A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 26-Aug. 3), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

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Because many leases in Ames terminate at the end of July, relocating ISU students and community members often discard items that may still be useable. During these weeks, the City of Ames Resource Recovery Plant (RRP) often sees an influx of couches, wooden furniture, clothing, and more as renters attempt to meet their move out requirements. At the same time, new students moving in are often in need of furniture and household essentials. Rummage RAMPage is a collaborative effort to pair unwanted items with others seeking low-cost options for furnishing a home.

The inaugural Rummage RAMPage was held in 2016, at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp, 129 Hayward Ave. This first event far surpassed expectations by diverting 44,000 pounds of furniture and housewares out of the landfill and raising more than $5,000. In 2023, over 77,000 pounds of furniture and housewares were diverted from landfilling and over $62,000 raised.

Hours vary throughout the 9-day event:

Friday, July 26 (drop-off only) - Noon-6pm
Saturday, July 27 (drop-off and shop) - 8am - 6pm
Sunday, July 28 (drop-off and shop) - 10am - 6pm
Monday, July 29 (drop-off and shop) - Noon - 6pm
Tuesday, July 30 (drop-off and shop) - Noon - 6pm
Wednesday, July 31 (drop-off and shop) - Noon - 6pm
Thursday, August 1 (drop-off and shop) - Noon - 6pm
Friday, August 2 (drop-off and shop) - Noon - 6pm
Saturday, August 3 (half price day, no drop-off) - 8am - Noon

For more information on items accepted for donation, this year's participating community non-profit organizations and ISU student organizations, or our partnership with the ROAR program offering a drop-off opportunity for pets that are unable to be relocated and need a rehoming option, visit the City of Ames Rummage Rampage webpage: https://www.cityofames.org/living/rummage-rampage