Annual Rummage RAMPage Begins July 25

Published on July 18, 2025

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AMES, Iowa – The ninth annual Rummage RAMPage begins on Friday, July 25, with donations being accepted. Sales begin on Saturday, July 26, and continue through Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Ames Intermodal Facility parking ramp, 129 Hayward Ave. The City of Ames, in partnership with the ISU Office of Sustainability, hosts this community garage sale designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream. There are more than 50 non-profit organizations sending volunteers and sharing the proceeds.

Rummage RAMPage grew from the desire to repurpose items often left on the curb during the annual move out and lease changeovers, and to keep these items out of the landfill. The event works by selling items that are donated. Volunteers from local non-profit groups help the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability staff run the sale. This year’s event hours are:

Item Drop-off ONLY

  • Friday, July 25, noon - 6 p.m.

Sales and Drop-off

  • Saturday, July 26, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Monday, July 28 – Friday, Aug. 1, noon - 6 p.m.

Half-Price Sales (no drop-off)

  • Saturday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m. - noon

Donations may be dropped off at the Intermodal Facility from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and during sale hours through Friday, Aug. 1. There are still a few pick-up slots available. Pick-ups are scheduled for a fee that is donated. No donations will be accepted on the last day of the sale, Saturday, Aug. 2. For more information on Rummage RAMPage and scheduling a donation pick-up, go to www.CityOfAmes.org/RummageRampage.

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