The Winter Holiday Decor swap returns in 2026 for the 4rd year--in a new Melrose location.
Details:
- Swap Day is a community reuse event where everything is free. People can drop off items and/or take items. You don't have to bring something to take something, and vice versa. Think of it as a free tag sale, or in-person version of Buy Nothing / Everything is Free Melrose.
- This winter holiday version focuses on specific items ONLY. All winter holidays welcome! Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Festivus, etc.
Accepted item categories are:
- Tabletop pieces and sets (serving dishes, dinnerware, mugs, glasses, linens)
- Christmas tree décor (ornaments, toppers, stands, skirts, lights)
- Gift wrap, bags, tissue, bows, ribbons, tags, and cards
- Other indoor winter holiday décor and knickknacks
- String lights - working lights can be swapped, non-working lights accepted for recycling (through Zoo New England program).
NEW Location: 23 West Foster Street (Knights of Columbus).
Do not drop off before 11 am. Drop offs are not accepted after 1 pm.
Due to space limitations and the winter holiday theme, swappable items will be limited both in type and volume.
Only indoor winter holiday decor accepted.
No outdoor decorations or large items due to the limited size of our indoor space, and our volunteer staff.
Limit volume of items you bring to what one person can carry, with a total weight of 20 lbs or less per person/family.
All items should be clean, dry, and gently used.
Our goal is a zero-waste event. At the end of the event, volunteers take extra items to Savers and various non-profits to prevent as much as possible from going into the trash.
This free swap event is 100% volunteer-organized and managed by Zero Waste Melrose. If you want to volunteer or support the event in any capacity, please message Zero Waste Melrose.