Holiday Decor Swap 'Til You Drop

Seasons change; holidays come and go. Our likes and preferences in household décor adjust over time. The item that fit perfectly on the wall may not be a favorite any longer, but it has plenty of life left!

Rather than discard unwanted holiday décor in good, usable condition, why not give it another chance to liven up someone else’s space? Holiday decorations can be a large source of waste, but many of them are reusable year after year. If you enjoy updating your décor, or you’re getting started in a new home, our Holiday Swap ‘til You Drop event is for you!

Holiday Swap 'Til You Drop Event

As we head into end-of-year celebrations and festivities, the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will host a free waste reduction activity for all ages. Drop off your gently used holiday decorations to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District ahead of time, or on the day of the event. Then, on a Special Saturday, “shop” for free decorations!

This is a free swap event – no currency will be accepted or exchanged. You do not need to bring decorations in order to “shop.”

Acceptable Items

All items should be clean and in working order. Broken or dirty items will not be accepted. Please inspect all items and clean them if necessary. Use good judgment: If you would not give the item to a friend or family member, please do not bring it. District staff and volunteers will screen items as they are dropped off for the swap; we reserve the right to decline items that are not acceptable.

Decorations from all holidays are acceptable (New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc.)

Examples

• Holiday knick-knacks, wall art, and décor.
• Miscellaneous ornaments.
• New wrapping paper, gift bags, and holiday cards.
• Holiday-themed dishware.
• Tabletop Christmas trees only (under 4’ tall). Must have all pieces and parts. If pre-lit, lights must be working.
• Garlands and wreaths. Pre-lit items must have working lights.

Non-working holiday string lights can be recycled during this event.

Unacceptable Items

• NO broken, damaged, or dirty items.
• NO décor with missing parts.
• NO used wrapping paper, gift bags, or holiday cards. Recycle mixed paper and boxes.
• NO pre-lit items, garlands, wreaths, tabletop trees with non-working lights.
• NO Christmas trees taller than 4 feet.

Have a question about an item? Contact us by email or call (216) 443-3749.