We all have items we don't need that just take up space. Choosing to donate those items and choosing used over buying new saves money and it’s better for the environment. That is why Dakota County hosts Fix & Swap events in partnership with our Fix-it Clinics.
Community Swaps provide an opportunity for the community to leave their unwanted items and then take as many available items as they wish – for free. All items left over after the event will be donated to a local reuse retailer.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.22: Community Gear Swap - Outdoor Gear - West St. Paul | 1 | 4/22/2025 | 4/22/2025 | |
The Dakota County Recycling Ambassador program provides training on waste reduction, recycling, composting and solid waste.
Ambassadors agree to volunteer 30 hours putting their skills to work. Ambassadors have the opportunity to staff informational booths at community events, make presentations, and work on special projects in their neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Dakota County Recycling Ambassador Program.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.15 - 5.20: Dakota County Recycling Ambassador Spring Classes | 1 | 4/15/2025 | 5/20/2025 | |
Fix-It Clinics provide an opportunity for residents to receive free assistance from repair savvy volunteers guiding them through each step from troubleshooting to completed repair.
Several volunteer opportunities are available to help at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful. General volunteers to greet residents are needed as well.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.15: Fix-It Clinic - West St. Paul | 1 | 3/15/2025 | 3/15/2025 | |
| 04.26: Fix-It Clinic - South St. Paul | 1 | 4/26/2025 | 4/26/2025 | |
| 05.17: Fix-It Clinic - Hastings | 1 | 5/17/2025 | 5/17/2025 | |
| 06.21: Fix-It Clinic - Lakeville | 1 | 6/21/2025 | 6/21/2025 | |
| 07.20: Fix-It Clinic - Eagan | 1 | 7/20/2025 | 7/20/2025 | |
| 08.16: Fix-It Clinic - Inver Grove Heights | 1 | 8/16/2025 | 8/16/2025 | |
| 09.20: Fix-It Clinic - Rosemount | 1 | 9/20/2025 | 9/20/2025 | |
| 10.18: Fix-It Clinic - Farmington | 1 | 10/18/2025 | 10/18/2025 | |
| 11.15: Fix-It Clinic - South St. Paul | 1 | 11/15/2025 | 11/15/2025 | |
| 12.06: Fix-It Clinic - St. Paul | 1 | 12/6/2025 | 12/6/2025 | |
Protecting Dakota County’s valuable surface water and groundwater resources is an important responsibility for everyone who lives and works here. Dakota County helps protect water quality every step of the way.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt-a-Drain Volunteers | 1 | |||
| Master Water Stewards - Hour Reporting | 1 | |||
| Volunteer Rainfall and Weather Monitors | 1 | |||
