UAF to host Really Free Market Saturday, May 17

UAF to host Really Free Market Saturday, May 17

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Lola Tilly Commons.

The popular annual market helps find new homes for items donated by the Fairbanks community.

Donated items must be clean, safe and usable. Clothing, sporting goods, furniture, appliances, tools, gardening equipment, kitchen and bath items, tires, toys and even toilets are some of the items that have been donated in the past.

The market has a drive-up lane for dropping off donations, and volunteers will be there to help unload donations from 8 to 10 a.m.

Organizers say more volunteers are needed to help unload and sort items, direct traffic, assist the public and help with clean-up. Those interested should review the volunteer dutiesand fill out the volunteer formto sign up.

The market will only be open to shoppers from 10 to 11 a.m. All items are free for the taking. No selling, bartering or swapping is allowed. Following the event, unclaimed items will go to Green Star of Interior Alaska, the Closet Connection and the Literacy Council of Alaska.

For more information, contact UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learningat 907-474-7021 or email summer@alaska.edu.

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