Only Treasures Exist At Simsbury's 'Swap Shoppe'

SIMSBURY, CT — A local springtime institution in town is open for the season, providing folks with a means to help others out and, possibly, find a treasure among someone else's trash.

The Simsbury Recycling Committee "Swap Shoppe" opened for the season last month and it will remain open on designated days through October.

Located at the Simsbury Transfer Station, 75 Wolcott Road, the "Swap Shoppe" is a place where one can discard that extra appliance that may still be usable and pick up another one that someone else doesn't need.

Ultimately, the shop — which opened in 2001 — preaches the importance of recycling and avoiding throwing away items that are still usable.

"This is a great opportunity to bring your attic or basement valuables that might find a new home," wrote Simsbury First Selectmen Wendy Mackstutis in her monthly report to the board of selectmen.

"It’s a good way to keep them out of the landfills. They will be open on Saturdays through October."

For more information on the Simsbury Swap Shoppe, click on this link.