The Darien Swap shop is currently scheduled to reopen on Thursday May 2, with new hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, the town government website announced.
The shop will be closed in the event of rain.
Shopping is permitted until 1 p.m. and drop-offs are permitted until 2 p.m.
The hours are subject to change depending upon the availability of volunteers and weather.
Please follow @DarienSwapShop and @DarienRecyclingCenter on Instagram for current hours and weather related closings.
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The Darien Swap Shop
What You Can Drop Off and How
• The Swap Shop takes usable items only — nothing broken, stained, chipped, cracked or missing pieces.
• Appliances with Freon must be working and have the $15 sticker attached.
• No clothing, paint (a drop-off location for unused paint is near the garbage receptacle — but scavenging is not permitted); no hazardous materials are allowed.
• Furniture must be dropped off early in the day as it cannot be left outside, and volunteers have limited ability to move and store it in the building.
• Large furniture must be pre-approved. Send a photo to swapshop@darienct.gov for approval before brining your item to the Swap Shop. There are many nonprofit organizations that will take furniture.
Volunteers Needed
The Swap Shop is run entirely by volunteers and a variety of talents are needed to ensure its successful operation. If you are interested in volunteering at the Swap Shop, please email swapshop@darienct.gov. The schedule is flexible, training will be provided. As little as a few hours a month would be helpful!