What an awesome idea!

great idea what is the area so that I can find it

Hi everyone! You're right, this IS a cool initiative. To answer your question Linda, the "place" is at the curbside in front of your home. The idea is to have everyone just put their stuff out and offer it for free. Remember everyone, no trash, recyclables, illegal or dangerous items. No food, drugs, chemicals, or weapons.

Anyone can do this. Just remember to bring anything leftover back in the house or donate to a local charity. Or just throw away. We have done this at times for furniture and watched them disappear in less than an hour!

Bloomington has been doing this for years. I am glad to hear Edina is also doing this.

White Bear Lake is also doing this - I didn't know it went beyond that! Hope people drive by my house, I am in the midst of spring cleaning! :)

This is a very interesting idea for promoting reuse--however, I would recommend that everyone take a minute to look at your city's ordinances to see if there are anti-scavenging provisions. These provisions prohibit a person from removing items that have been placed at the curb unless they have a license to do so. Burnsville, for example, has this provision (ord. 7-7-10) for solid waste (garbage), recycling and yard waste. Reusable goods are not mentioned--take that how you will. It's worth knowing your community's rules in case you are stopped by a resident or officer who is not aware of this event.

In the case of Eagan, I don't believe the city has anything to with it (much less sanction it). In Bloomington, the idea was more of a "Spring clean-up" idea, rather than an exercise in getting people to share their unused items. The city sends trucks around to pick up whatever is placed at the curb... people just got the idea to cruise the neighborhoods and pick out whatever they wanted before the city trucks come through... By the way, check out FreeCycle- this is another great way to reuse or recycle your stuff.

Do the cities of St. Michael and Albertville have an ordinance against scavenging?

Excellent movement, back to Minnesota decency and kindness. This crosses all boundaries and enhances community.

Go Rosemount!

I am a former quilter and machine knitter - I have a quite large 'stash' of material and yarn that I would like to GIVE away - call 651 247 5201 to get location and bring your own bags....lol