About the ReUse Program

ReUse Schedule Change

Upcoming Holidays:

Thurs, Nov. 26th

Fri, Nov. 27

Fri, Dec. 25

Fri, Jan. 1, 2027

Reuse

The University of Minnesota ReUse Program recovers usable furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials from more than 250 buildings across the Twin Cities campus.

Each item is evaluated at the ReUse Program Warehouse and either redistributed for use within the University or made available for purchase by the public, extending its useful life.

Each year, the program diverts approximately 1 million pounds of usable materials from disposal or recycling.

ReUse Store Information

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Items Available For Purchase

Newly arrived materials are posted Wednesday and Friday night on our Facebook Page

UMN Reuse Facebook Page

Did you see something you can't live without? The only way to guarantee something is to be the first person in line during a public sale. We cannot hold items by facebook, email or voicemail request.

Reuse Sale Days (Public Hours)

Sale Days (Public Hours)*

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4pm
Sunday: Closed

University Department Sale Days

University Department Shopping

Looking for items for your department, office, lab, or other University-related use? 

University faculty, staff, and departments have exclusive shopping hours to obtain items intended for official University purposes. Departments are also welcome to shop during public sale hours.

University Department Shopping Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please bring:

  • Your U Card
  • An EFS number for departmental purchases

Important Notes

  • Hours may be affected by University holidays and special events.
  • The ReUse Store is closed for all shopping during student move-in and move-out weeks.

Location and parking

ReUse Address
883 29th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Parking

During Public Sale Hours

  • Free parking is available in the loading dock area.
  • Additional street parking is available on Weeks Avenue, 27th Avenue SE (west), and Como Avenue.

Outside Public Sale Hours

  • Parking is not permitted in the loading dock area.
  • University faculty and staff should use the nearby metered parking spaces.

Please Note

  • Vehicles parked in reserved/contract parking spaces may be ticketed.
  • Vehicles parked at metered spaces without payment may also be ticketed.

Directions

From the North
Take 35W South to Hwy 280 Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue Turn left on 29th Avenue SE

From the East
Take 94 West to Hwy 280 Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue Turn left on 29th Avenue SE

From the South
Take 35W North to Hwy 280 Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue Turn left on 29th Avenue SE

From the West
Take 94 East to Hwy 280 Take the Como Avenue Exit
Go West on Como Avenue Turn left on 29th Avenue SE

Shop at the ReUse Store
Browse unique furniture, office supplies, lab equipment, and more. Find store hours, payment information, pricing, and shopping policies.

Send Items to ReUse from Campus
Find out what we accept and how to request a pickup.

Student: Storage & Donation
Store your belongings, donate usable items, and reduce move-out waste.

Contact the ReUse Team
Have a question? We're here to help.