Items to Donate at Rummage RAMPage

Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Rummage RAMPage is held at the end of July/beginning of August at the Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave.

Download and print a donation form here.(PDF, 57KB)

Acceptable Items

Furniture
- Couches
- Futons
- Chairs
- Tables
- Shelves
- Desks
- Coffee tables/footrests
- Bedroom furniture (dressers, headboards, bed frames, night stands, etc.) NO BOX SPRINGS/MATTRESSES
Small Electronics (MUST be working!)
- Lamps
- Toasters, blenders
- Coffeemakers
- Mixers
- Microwaves
- Fans
- Mini refrigerators
- DVD players
- VCRs
- Computer towers
Housewares
- Laundry baskets
- Storage bins
- Kitchenware
- Plates
- Silverware
- Glasses, cups
- Pots/pans
- Baking sheets/pans
- Miscellaneous utensils
Sporting equipment, including bicycles (but not bicycle helmets)
Houseplants
Rugs

Items Accepted, but Donated to Others

These items will be accepted and donated (not sold) to designated agencies (i.e., blankets will be donated to Ames Animal Shelters, school supplies will be donated to Blast Back to School event, etc.):

Linens (blankets, towels, sheets)
Clothing and shoes
Books
School supplies
Toiletries
Non-perishable food
Rechargeable batteries (accepted for proper disposal)

Unacceptable Items

Any items that no longer can be used
TVs (of any kind) and monitors
Mattresses/box springs
Bed pillows
Household hazardous waste
Expired/perishable food
Large appliances
Bicycle helmets
Car seats
Cribs
Décor
- Candles
- Wall art
- Holiday decorations

Rummage RAMPage 2026

Rummage RAMPage 2025 will be Friday, July 24, through Saturday, Aug. 1.

Location
Ames Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave.