Take It or Leave It (TIOLI)
TIOLI is a shared community space for the free exchange of reusable items, allowing LSWDD to divert thousands of pounds from the landfill each year. Established by Neil Hansen, TIOLI has been sustained by staff, volunteers, and community members for more than a decade!
Now, due to growing support, TIOLI is open for shopping and donating on an alternating basis. Come on Fridays & Sundays to find what you need and take it for free; come on Saturdays & Mondays with clean, seasonally appropriate, and fully-functioning items to share.
Before visiting TIOLI, please review our Hours and Donation Policies below. We appreciate your help practicing safety, respect, and kindness toward all staff, volunteers, and customers.
Hours
Fridays — SHOPPING ONLY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays — DONATIONS ONLY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sundays — SHOPPING ONLY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays — DONATIONS ONLY
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donation Policies
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Bring clean, fully functioning, and seasonally appropriate items to TIOLI on Saturdays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Each item must be inspected and approved by TIOLI staff before it can be left at TIOLI.
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Many items are not accepted at TIOLI — please review the "Do Not Bring" items list below. Staff can refuse any item for any reason, including but not limited to safety, seasonality, condition, and capacity.
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If an item is refused, it is your responsibility to take the item off-site or pay to throw it away on-site. Please respect all TIOLI staff decisions.
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Fees still apply to some items, even if they are accepted at TIOLI. Fees are subject to change by the LSWDD Managing Board.
Please do not bring the following items to TIOLI:
• Hazardous materials, including aerosols, chemicals, poisons, & paints
(Here's a complete list of hazardous materials & how to dispose of them.)
• Guns or ammunition
• Flares, fireworks, or other explosives
• Food or beverages
• Inflatable rafts, safety flotation devices
• Inflatable beds, mattresses
• Mattresses queen-sized or larger
• Foam mattress pads
• Printers, scanners, copiers, or fax machines
• Phones
• Modems
• Medications
• Toilets
• Styrofoam or items made from styrofoam
• Textbooks, manuals, or references (see: Recycling)
• Magazines
• Ceiling fans
• Plastic or vinyl window blinds
• Baby chairs, cribs, or car seats
• VHS or cassette tapes
• Plastic hangers
TIOLI staff may refuse any item for any reason.
Only bring the following items to TIOLI if they are unused and undamaged:
• Toilet accessories — must be sealed in original packaging
• Liquids or oil products — must be sealed in original packaging
• Supplements — must be sealed in original packaging
• Particle board cabinets/furniture — must be completely undamaged
• Underwear — must be sealed in original packaging
• Head pillows — must be sealed in original packaging
• Disposable utensils, dishware — must be sealed in original packaging
TIOLI staff may refuse any item for any reason.