CAFES member Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN) is hosting a free swap event on September 13th, 2025 at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. Bring your gently-used fall and winter items and swap them for something new to you!

You can drop off your items between 9am and 11am. Swapping starts at 10am and lasts until 2pm. Come browse even if you have nothing to swap.

We are accepting the following items (maximum of 2 shopping bags per person):

• Holiday decorations (Fall/Winter/Christmas/ Hannukah/Kwanzaa/etc)
• Halloween costumes (kids and adults)
• Children’s winter outdoor clothing
• Heavy blankets
• Sleeping bags
• Backpacks
• Winter sporting gear (skates, ski poles, toboggans)
• Dish sets
• Canning supplies
• Matched Tupperware
• Back-to-school small kitchen appliances (rice cookers, pots and pans, etc.)
• Knitting/crochet supplies
• DVDs, DVD players
• Books
• Board games

We will not accept the following items:

• Bulky items too big for a shopping bag
• Items that should be disposed of as hazardous or electronic waste (ie. paint, batteries)
• Car seats and bike helmets
• Items that are not in good or working condition

We are also looking for volunteers to sort drop-offs, organize fun activities for kids, and generally ensure the event runs smoothly! Fill out this form or contact dropswapottawa@gmail.com if interested!