UpCycle Creative Reuse Center
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​THE EXCHANGE PLACE FOR​ CREATIVE MATERIALS,
​INSPIRATION AND IDEAS IN ALEXANDRIA

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SHOP WITH US!
Need some poster board for a school project? Looking for fabric remnants? Want some inspiration for a new project? Shop by the item or by the bag. 

Find out what we sell - Our inventory changes daily!

Free parking is available in any space labeled Building Momentum or any unmarked parking space

DONATE YOUR STUFF
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Donations are accepted by appointment only at 5380-D Eisenhower Avenue on Thursdays from 2PM - 5 PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 10 AM - 1 PM. Please do not leave donations outside our door. 
  • VIEW THE LIST OF ITEMS WE ACCEPT​
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Community Crafting


Crafting workshops

Join us for craft nights on Wednesdays from 7-9 PM.
​Click here for our winter and spring offerings!

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Maker Break Open Studio

Join us from 12 - 1:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month to destress from the week and enjoy the community of fellow crafters. Bring your own project, tinker freely with our supplies, or work on a pre-designed craft we'll have set up! 
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Reservations are available here for $10, or can be purchased at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis.

REGISTER FOR SUmmer camp 2025!

UpCycle ​Summer Camp is back with brand new offerings for 2025! Whether your kiddo is a junior upcycler or a full-fledged creative reuse champion, our summer camps help kids learn hands-on skills like basic engineering, building, and creative crafting - using all upcycled materials!

With 3 weeks just for preschoolers (ages 3.5 - 5) and 2 weeks for elementary school campers (ages 6 - 12), there is something for everyone! Check out the descriptions here!

our impact

Thanks to your donations and our staff and volunteers, UpCycle diverted over 50,500 pounds of materials from the waste stream in 2024. Read about our other 2024 accomplishments in our Impact Report. 
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BECOME A MEMBER

UpCycle's annual memberships give educators and educational sites access to reuse materials and supplies for creative experiences. Check out our Membership page for more information.

UpCycle's outreach & operations are generously supported by:


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UpCycle Creative Reuse Center - 5380-D Eisenhower Ave - Alexandria, Virginia - 22304 | 703-861-8705
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  • About us
    • Contact >
      • Newsletter Signup
    • Hours and Location
    • About UpCycle CRC >
      • About UpCycle CRC
      • Board of Directors
      • 2024 Impact Report
  • Materials Center
    • Shop
    • Materials Donations
    • Memberships
  • Programs & Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Kids & Family >
      • Scout Workshops
      • Tinker Time
      • Camps
      • Parties and Group Experiences
    • Adult Workshops
    • Teachers >
      • Lesson Plans
      • Professional Development
      • Outreach
  • Support UpCycle
  • Inspiration
  • Suggestion Box
  • Programs Survey