Links Exchange Programs Many other materials exchange programs operate throughout the country. See below for Minnesota, regional and national programs. Minnesota exchange programs Dirtfill.com Dirtfill.com is a membership service for connecting those with excess construction fill—sand, sandy clay, clay or topsoil—with those who need it. Fill is primarily from construction projects in Twin Cities metro area. FillExchange.com FillExchange is a fee-based membership service for exchanging construction fill—clay, sand, top soil, black dirt or mixed soils—that is needed or available. Fill is primarily from construction projects in Twin Cities metro area. Minnesota Materials Exchange local programs See contact information and Web sites for Minnesota exchange programs that make up the Minnesota Materials Exchange Alliance. Twin Cities Free Market Residential focused exchange program. Provides an opportunity to review listings for available and wanted items. Exchange programs in the Midwest Illinois; Industrial Materials Exchange Service Iowa Waste Exchange Missouri; Industry Online Central Nebraska Materials Exchange Wisconsin; Business Materials Exchange of Wisconsin Wisconsin; Madison Stuff Exchange Exchange programs elsewhere Exchange program lookup. The Southern Waste Information eXchange, Inc. maintains this list of national exchange programs including a few international ones. Click on "Other Exchanges" on the left to view the list. Freecycle. Freecycle is made up of individual groups that provide an electronic forum for individuals and nonprofits to reuse unwanted items. All exchanged items are free. iLoveSchools.com. iLoveSchools.com provides a zip code or city search for schools that are looking for donations. Teachers can list materials and supplies they are looking for. Med-Eq Med-Eq is a medical equipment donation and notification program where Hospitals, clinics, and device manufacturers are linked with charitable agencies to donate medical supplies and durable equipment. Online Auctions Online auctions are useful for selling and finding unwanted materials that still retain much of their original value. A good way to find an auction site suitable for your needs is to use a search engine like Google or Yahoo! You will find online auction sites like American Builder Surplus (excess or salvaged materials and equipment), DoveBid (corporations, government agencies and financial institutions), eBay (individuals and small businesses) and K-Bid (industrial and commercial liquidators). To find product specific auction sites, include the material in your search criteria (i.e., electronics auction). Other Useful Links GreenGuardian.com Formerly the Resourceful Waste Management Guide, the business section of GreenGuardian.com includes information on waste reduction, recycling and proper disposal. The guide was produced for the seven Twin Cities metropolitan counties by Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board (SWMCB). The Green Institute's The ReUse Center sells and accepts tax-deductible donations of reclaimed and surplus building materials. Its DeConstruction Services dismantles buildings for material recovery. Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance Provides information, assistance, grants and loans in the areas of waste and pollution prevention, recycling, reuse, environmental education, sustainable communities, and resource conservation to protect Minnesota’s environment and assure a sustainable economy. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Solid Waste Contains information on waste rules and regulations, permitting, transportation services, listed materials and waste disposal. Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is an outreach program at the University of Minnesota that helps Minnesota businesses develop and implement industry-tailored solutions that maximize resource efficiency, prevent pollution and reduce costs and energy use.