Reviews + Press
“The Scrap Exchange is one of my favorite places to source creative materials for events. Their selection is unmatched, their mission is inspiring, and every visit sparks new ideas. Whether I’m hunting for unique textures, unexpected décor elements, or sustainable solutions for a client project, I always find something that elevates the design.
Their team is helpful, welcoming, and genuinely invested in community creativity. The Scrap Exchange isn’t just a resource — it’s a treasure. Grateful for everything they make possible.”
- Neon Rainbow Creatives
“The Scrap Exchange is an amazing space. Donated materials are sorted by type and fairly priced. My finds today included a 1L glass beaker, a bushel of crayons, some party decorations, a few flower pots, nearly full tubes of oil paint, and polished stones. I will be back and I will bring friends.”
- Megan Dobbs
“Seriously the best thing about Durham and a special place that I bring everyone too that comes to visit me.'“
-Kate Alexandrite
“I mostly wanted to leave a review to show my appreciation for their volunteers and the entire existence of this store in the first place! As a hobbiest who does both sewing and model train work, I HIGHLY recommend this place. There's so many things that normally I would have to dig out of the recycling or never think about going out and looking for! I love visiting here for materials!”
-SB
My absolute favorite store! Prices are FANTASTIC, everything is well organized, clean, unique AND useful items, staff is wonderful!”
-Jillian Fox
“I wish more cities had a place like the Scrap Exchange. So many perfectly good items for any craft! Next time you need an item for your project, consider looking here first before going to a big box store. I haven't tried any of their classes yet, but I'm sure they're fantastic and hope to try one soon.”
-Ashlyn Fityo
“Scrap is legendary.”
-Gregor Levy
WUNC
Sorting the benefits of recycling - from luxury dumpster diving to The Scrap Exchange
INDYWeek
From Garbage to Glam at The Scrap Exchange’s ‘Trashion’ Show
INDYWeek
The Scrap Exchange Is Building A Skate Park in Lakewood Shopping Center
9th Street Journal
Reclaiming the city’s ‘paper streets’ — with some help from goats