SCRAP is a non-profit organization working at the intersection of arts, education and the environment
SCRAP is a non-profit organization working at the intersection of arts, education and the environment
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SCRAP NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
ART + EDUCATION + ENVIRONMENT
ART + EDUCATION + ENVIRONMENT
Shop. Learn. Volunteer. Give. There’s a place for everyone in the SCRAP Community!
Shop. Learn. Volunteer. Give. There’s a place for everyone in the SCRAP Community!
San Francisco's creative community depends on SCRAP for affordable supplies, arts education, accessible workshops, and inspiration. With your support, we keep art-making in reach—while keeping hundreds of tons of reusable materials out of landfills.
San Francisco's creative community depends on SCRAP for affordable supplies, arts education, accessible workshops, and inspiration. With your support, we keep art-making in reach—while keeping hundreds of tons of reusable materials out of landfills.
The materials in our Depot change every day— Follow us on Instagram @scrapsf to see the latest finds.
The materials in our Depot change every day— Follow us on Instagram @scrapsf to see the latest finds.
Donate Materials
Donate Materials
When to Donate
When to Donate
Tue - Sun: 10am - 6pm
How to Donate
How to Donate
Review our Guidelines carefully!
Up to 2 bags or boxes: Drop-ins welcome during intake hours.
Over 2 boxes: Appointment required, Email donate@scrap-sf.org or fill out the form below
Large Donation Pick-Up
Large Donation Pick-Up
Over 6 boxes: We offer pick-up for a fee. Learn more here.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteers power our creative reuse mission, and support depot operations every day!
If you are interested to volunteer with SCRAP on a regular basis (more than once a month), we ask that you attend an orientation to get familiar with our depot, materials intake, processing and day-to-day operations.
*May Orientation Canceled*
*May Orientation Canceled*
The SCRAP Depot is a creative reuse haven and community space—filled with ever-changing, affordable materials for teachers, artists, students, and makers. Every purchase supports arts education, diverts waste from landfills, and fuels creativity across the Bay Area.
Depot Shopping Hours
Depot Shopping Hours
Tue - Sun: 10am - 6pm
Tue - Sun: 10am - 6pm
$2 Specials at the Depot
$2 Specials at the Depot
We're adding new specials every Tuesday!
We reach 1000+ K–12 students each year in San Francisco public schools. We also offer workshops at SCRAP, in the Community and for Corporate teams.
Our Programs
Our Programs
SCRAP Silver Lab: May Jewelry Pop-Up
SCRAP Silver Lab: May Jewelry Pop-Up
SCRAP Silver Lab is taking over the jewelry cases for one weekend only ✨
For three days, our display cases will be packed with one-of-a-kind jewelry, LOTS of silver, sparkly bits & bobs, wearable oddities, and all kinds of tiny treasures waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect statement piece, a gift, or just want to browse some beautifully scrappy adornments, this rotating jewelry pop-up is full of creative reuse magic and unexpected finds.
Friday–Saturday, May 29–30 10am–6pm
Sunday, May 31 | 12pm–6pm
SCRAP May Workshops at Cafe Alma!
SCRAP May Workshops at Cafe Alma!
In May, we will be partnering with our neighbors and friends at Bayview's Cafe Alma to host a new workshop series, Embroidery Extravaganza.
This workshop series highlights various embroidery techniques from around the world-sharing\ foundational sewing knowledge as a means to hands-on learning.
Embroidery Extravaganza
Cafe Alma: 888 Ines Ave, SF, CA - 94124
Sat, May 16: Decorative Sashiko with Lisa Solomon
Thurs, May 21: Chain Stitch through Latin America with Lucy Ornelas
Fri, May 22: Applique: Sewing Seeds with Aki Yoshie & Kate Vadasz
Fri, May 29: Tatreez Circle with Jackie Romero
Free Teacher Giveaway
Free Teacher Giveaway
A materials giveaway exclusively for Bay Area Educators! Come stock up for your classrooms and summer programming, and walk away with free materials worth $25.
Free Teacher Giveaway is back at SCRAP, and this time for the first time ever we are opening up the Giveaway to ALL educators, not just pubic school.
All day Sun, May 31
10am-6pm
Note: Depot will open to the public at Noon.
SCRAP on eBay
SCRAP on eBay
Did you know SCRAP has an eBay store? Shop vintage and collectibles online!
All orders are processed directly through eBay. Shop online and pick-up for free at the SCRAP Depot. We also ship across the U.S.
We have successfully transformed high-value material donations into funding for our operations. Have high-value items to donate? Contact terry@scrap-sf.org
CELEBRATING RUTH ASAWA'S LEGACY
CELEBRATING RUTH ASAWA'S LEGACY
SCRAP is part of Ruth Asawa's lasting legacy– a gift to the city of San Francisco rooted in art education, creative reuse & community building
SCRAP is part of Ruth Asawa's lasting legacy– a gift to the city of San Francisco rooted in art education, creative reuse & community building
SCRAP IN THE NEWS
SCRAP IN THE NEWS
PBS NEWS HOUR
PBS NEWS HOUR
June 04, 2025
AXIOS
AXIOS
May 28, 2025
San Francisco arts hub is looking for a new home
San Francisco arts hub is looking for a new home
State of play: The non-profit has been renting its Bayview warehouse from SFUSD for the past 25 years, but the building is slated for demolition in 2026 to make way for a central kitchen for the school district.
OUR FUNDERS
OUR FUNDERS
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