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The WasteShed

This nonprofit creative reuse center and thrift store at 1754 N Kimball Ave sells art and educational materials, with reviewers mentioning crafts, yarn, fabric, office supplies, gently used art supplies, and markers. Staff are described as helpful. It aims to keep reusable materials out of the landfill and serve as an affordable community resource. Open Wednesday through Sunday, it offers wheelchair accessibility, card and mobile payments, and free street parking.

The WasteShed is a nonprofit creative reuse center and a thrift store for art and educational materials. Our goal is to keep reusable materials out of the landfill, to be an affordable resource for our community, and to encourage sustainable practices and creative exploration.
From the store’s Google listing
Rating
4.8 / 5
Reviews
212
Open
Wednesday–Sunday

01 — Details

Google rating
4.8 / 5 from 212 reviews
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02 — Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

03 — Location

What reviewers mention

  • crafts 39
  • helpful staff 39
  • yarn 10
  • fabric 10
  • office supplies 7
  • gently used art supplies 4
  • markers 4
  • helpful cashiers 3

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

Service options

  • In-store shopping
  • In-store pickup

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

About the business

  • Small business
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Parking

  • Free street parking

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