Rummage RAMPage

The City of Ames and the ISU Office of Sustainability host "Rummage RAMPage” every summer. This community-wide, second-hand sale keeps reusable items out of the waste stream. Rummage RAMPage repurposes useable items left on curbs during move out and lease changeovers, and keeps them out of the landfill. It works like this: People donate unwanted, usable items to Rummage RAMPage. Non-profit agencies send volunteers to run the sale. Anyone can purchase items, which are priced to sell! The agencies share in any profit. The United Way of Story County serves as the financial distributor of proceeds.

The event is open to anyone to donate or shop.

Many leases in Ames end the last week in July, and renters who are moving may discard items that are still useable. This is when the Ames Resource Recovery Plant (RRP) often sees an influx of couches, wooden furniture, clothing, and housewares. At the same time, new students and renters moving in are often in need of furniture and household essentials.

Rummage RAMPage pairs unwanted items with those seeking inexpensive options to furnish their home.

Want to Donate? Here's what we accept.

Want to schedule a Pickup? Schedule here.

Rummage RAMPage 2025

Rummage RAMPage 2025 will be Friday, July 25, to Saturday, Aug. 2.

• Friday, July 25 - Drop-off only; noon to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, July 26 - Sales and Drop-off, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, July 27 - Sales and Drop-off, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 1 - Sales and Drop-off; noon to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 2 - No Drop-off and Half-price Sales, 8 a.m. to noon

Ways to Get Involved with Rummage RAMPage

• Donate items.
  Do you have usable items to donate right now and can't wait? Remember, you can always donate usable items to area second-hand stores. Please contact them directly for donation information!
• Spread the word!
• Support local organizations!

Sign Up for Home Pick-up Service!

For a small donation, you can have items picked up from your home and delivered to Rummage RAMPage. This is a great option if you have furniture like a couch, chair, or desk to donate, but it won't fit in your vehicle or you don't have a vehicle. There are special rates for Iowa State University students, Ames residents, and those outside of Ames (but within Story County). Fee ranges from $15 to $90.

Pick-up service is offered on Friday, July 25; Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29.

Click here to sign up for Rummage RAMPage pick-up service

For more information about this event, please contact:

Mark Peebler
515-239-5137
mark.peebler@cityofames.org

Susan Gwiasda
515-239-5204
susan.gwiasda@cityofames.org

Nolan Sagan
515-239-5101
nolan.sagan@cityofames.org

Merry Rankin
515-294-5052
mrankin@iastate.edu

Rummage RAMPage History

Location

Ames Intermodal Facility
129 Hayward Ave.