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    Getting rid of stuff in Nevada County, online version

    The other day I posted a list of resources for getting rid of stuff in Nevada County, CA. I’ve been asked to post this in a web-friendly html version. Great idea! Here it is.

    In case you want the pdf version, click here.

    To Donate

    updated in 3/09
    Habitat for Humanity’s Restore
    133355 Grass Valley Ave
    Grass Valley
    274-3761

    drop off: Wed – Sat 9 am-4 pm
    preferred items: Building materials (big & small) and working
    appliances.

    Animal Save
    520 E. Main St.
    Grass Valley
    274-1111

    drop off:
    Tues – Fri 10 am – 4 pm
    Sat 10 am – 2 pm

    Eco Community Thrift
    121 Joerschke Drive
    Grass Valley
    274-8983

    drop off: Mon – Sat 9:30 am – 5 pm

    Food Bank of Nevada City
    13467 Colfax Hwy @ Cedar Ridge Y
    Grass Valley
    274-7037

    drop off:
    Mon – Sat 10 am – 2 pm
    Sunday 11 am – 2 pm

    Grass Valley Blues
    206 West Main
    Grass Valley
    477-3309

    drop off:
    Mon – Sat 11 am – 6 pm
    Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
    preferred items: Records, cds/dvds, vhs, video games, comics, rock & roll T-shirts, pez/figurines, some toys and clothing

    Hospice – Nevada City
    754 Zion St
    Nevada City
    265-6500

    drop off:

    Mon – Fri: 9:30 am – 3 pm
    Saturday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

    Hospice – Penn Valley
    17404 Penn Valley Drive
    Penn Valley
    432-7600

    drop off:
    Mon – Fri: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Saturday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

    Living Well Thrift Store
    504 Whiting
    (near Empire x Hwy 20)
    Grass Valley
    272-9318

    drop off: Everyday from 10 am – 4 pm except Sunday.

    Mount St. Mary’s Thrift Store
    410 So. Church @ St. Joe’s Cultural Center
    Grass Valley
    273-2843

    drop off: Mon – Sat: 10 am – 3 pm
    (sometimes full, call first)

    Penn Valley Thrift
    10513 Spenceville Road
    Penn Valley
    432-2195

    drop off: Tues – Sat: 11 am – 3 pm

    Salvation Army
    117 Neal St. (by Safeway)
    Grass Valley
    477-1867

    drop off: Mon – Sat 9 am – 3 pm

    Thrift Shop – Cancer Aid
    317 S. Auburn
    Grass Valley
    273-2365

    drop off: Tues – Sat 10 am – 3 pm

    Tsi Maidu Thrift Store
    1275 East Main Street
    Grass Valley
    477-0711

    drop off: Tues 10 am -5 pm


    Freecycle Network

    Kind of like Craig’s list, except NO $ exchanging hands.

    To Dump

    Dump/Transfer station
    McCourtney Rd

    (updated June 8, 2009)
    drop off: Weds – Sun 8 am – 3:30 pm
    closed holidays

    To Sell

    updated in 4/08
    Antiques
    Shaw’s Antiques

    Antique Palace, 138 E. Main St, GV 530-273-6043
    Millie is one of the vendors and willing to liquidate estate. She sells everything, and particularly enjoys costume jewelry.

    Nevada City Furniture – Jim 265-6000
    Not antiques as much as affordable, good quality furniture, especially chest of drawers and dressers.

    Cars
    The Sierra Auto Fair at Sierra College in Rocklin occurs every weekend, all year, rain or shine, including holiday weekends. It’s in the Sierra College Rocklin Campus parking lots H and I at the corner of Rocklin Rd. and Sierra College Blvd. It is open to buyers from 5 pm -10 pm on Friday, 8 am – 10 pm Saturday, and 8 am – 5 pm Sunday. There are no consignments, commissions, or salespeople, and vehicles are for sale by owner.

    Consignment
    (for women’s clothing)
    Ragtime, 107 W. Main St., GV 273-5707
    drop off hours: 10-2:30 Tues-Sat but call to make appt,
    other notes: Bring in on hangers (you’ll get them back)—except t-shirts,
    Keeps for 8 weeks. (March – currently accepting spring and summer)

    Sisters Consignment

    152 S. Auburn
    Grass Valley
    (530) 477-7292

    drop off hours:
    Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
    Sunday: 11 am – 2 pm

    Listing Services

    Craigslist
    free listings
    Gold Country or
    Sacramento

    Freecycle
    listserve
    Join the list.

    Grass Valley/Auburn Trader
    paid ads
    Post your listing

    KNCO Swap Shop
    SwapShop Airs:
    Mon-Fri from 3pm – 5pm
    Saturday morning from 8am – 10am

    Call 477-5626 during SwapShop on-air hours only to list your items live over the air or e-mail your request to swapshop@knco.com

    Nevada County Community Online Bulletin Board
    Join list.

    Nevada County Trader
    free online classifieds
    Post your listing.

    Union classifieds
    Several options for print and online classifieds. Some are free, some paid.
    Post your listing.

    Yuba.net
    free online classifieds
    Post your listing.

    InsightDirectory.com
    free online classifieds
    Post your listing.


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    Comments

    1. Comment by Anna Haynes | 2008/04/22 at 22:48:34

      Thanks Shawn, this is great!

      Here’s a URL for KNCO Swap Shop

      and more Craigslist links (since “Gold Country” covers a whole lot of ground…)

      Sacto Craigslist
      Sac. CL For Sale/Wanted for Grass Valley
      Sac. CL For Sale/Wanted for Nevada City

    2. Comment by Shawn | 2008/04/23 at 22:48:09

      Thanks for the additions, Anna.

      ST

    3. Comment by Diane | 2008/11/13 at 12:07:54

      Shawn,

      This is great stuff. I’d love to share it with my clients. All real estate agents should have this list.

    4. Comment by shawn | 2008/11/13 at 19:36:09

      Hi Diane,

      Feel free to pass it on!

      ST

    5. Comment by Paper Shredders | 2008/12/29 at 20:58:36

      I think a lot of organizations are exploring new ways to become more cost efficient these days. Many big companies often use large amounts of paper in their everyday environments.So they need a paper shredders because Paper shredders are a simple solution to destroying many of the documents and materials that hold private information.Taking simple steps, such as purchasing a paper shredder, can help you avoid a lot of pain and suffering in the future. That seems well worth the small investment.Wanted to compliment on your site, it looks really good.

    6. Comment by File Shredders | 2009/01/17 at 12:59:46

      Working for government department where each and every word is confidential. Knowing that your shredded documents cannot be reassembled and that your confidential information is safe is worth every cent of the cost of a paper shredder

    7. Comment by Fellowes Paper Shredders | 2009/01/22 at 03:26:51

      These Destroyit Shredders are compact enough to keep beside the desk and sleekly styled for any decor, yet all have the same high-grade steel cutting heads and 10-year warranty as the largest Destroyit shredders. Every model takes staples and paper clips.

    8. Comment by Richard Caldwell | 2009/06/07 at 07:44:46

      the dump on mc courney rd is closed mon and tuesday

    9. Comment by Shawn | 2009/06/08 at 14:39:29

      Thanks, Richard. I’ve posted an update. – ST


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