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05/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2026 11:42

UAF to host Really Free Market May 16

UAF to host Really Free Market May 16



May 8, 2026

Photo by JR Ancheta
People browse tables of free books and other items at the 2025 Really Free Market recycling event. This year's market is Saturday, May 16.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Really Free Market recycling event on Saturday, May 16, 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 duties and fill out the volunteer form to 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 Learning at 907-474-7021 or email [email protected].

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