We can only accept one grocery bag or box of craft supplies per person per day.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Have questions? You’re in the right place.
We’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about shopping, donating materials, workshops, and getting involved so you can find what you need quickly and easily.
What is creative reuse?
Creative Reuse is the practice of diverting waste from landfills to make beautiful works of art. This can be as simple as using an old mason jar for cups or turning those mason jars into an industrial-chic chandelier. Creative Reuse Centers are worldwide, and they all work to provide low-cost supplies to help artists, teachers, makers, and more discover more ways to reduce waste and increase art!
What is Scraplanta?
Scraplanta is a 501(c)3 environmental arts non-profit that rescues art, classroom, and party supplies from the landfill and makes them affordable and accessible for the Metro Atlanta creative community. Scraplanta provides a joyful and inclusive space for folx to create community, discover the visual arts, and preserve culture. We serve the community through our art supply thrift store, community craft workshops, and material collection program. We currently operate three locations.
Why do you resell donated items?
Scraplanta sells our donated items because we have to fund our operations and programs to spread creative reuse throughout Georgia! We charge 50-75% of the average retail price and have special discount days for Teachers to keep the supplies accessible. We have to take care of our paid staff members and rent every month, so we must charge to cover expenses.
How do I donate items?
For small donations that only consist of a bag or a box, you can bring these donations anytime during our store retail hours. For large quantities, we require appointments to insure that we have enough staff to process large amounts of materials.
Please make sure to review our Periodic Table of Creative Reuse. Yes, you can make art with anything but do you really want someone to buy your old dirty socks?
I didn't see the items I'd like to donate on the on the donation page or the Periodic Table of Creative Reuse. How do I figure out if you'll accept it?
Although our Periodic Table is rather exhaustive, sometimes there are random things that you wonder if Scraplanta will accept. Here is a mental flow chart to consider.
Still not sure? Email sarah@Scraplanta.org.
What happens to materials that you can't use?
Occasionally, we get craft supplies that are damaged beyond repair, and we have to throw them away. This doesn’t happen very often. For items that we don’t sell or accept but still find their ways into our doors, we look for other ways to recycle them through other community partners such as CHaRM, LifeCycle Building Center, Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance Shed, and other community organizations.
What do volunteers do?
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
Volunteers must be a minimum of 12 years old. Volunteers ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or adult with a signed waiver from a legal guardian.
Can I gain volunteer or service hours for my school working as a Scraplanta volunteer?
Yes! We love our student volunteers, we will sign off on volunteer/service hour forms for school activities. We do not provide service hour forms.
Where are you located?
Check our Shop In-Store page to see all of our locations, hours, and instructions on how to get to our buildings for each of our locations.
What items are considered fill-a-bag?
Fill-A-Bag items are things that artists usually buy in bulk to sustain their art practice. Fill-A-Bag items are marked by their yellow tags, and the bags can be found near the entrance, the register, and the fiber room. This includes items such as crayons, pencils, fabric, yarn, sequins, wood scraps, sample tiles, bottle caps, fake flowers, pastels, ornaments, and more. Fill-a-bag items are distinguished by the yellow labels on their containers.
What's the history of Scraplanta Creative Reuse?
In 2011, Scraplanta started off as WonderRoot Creative Reuse, which was a program for the non-profit WonderRoot. This program provided craft materials and hosted activities for children and artists from 2011-2018. Throughout WonderRoot Creative Reuse’s time, several partnerships were formed with Atlanta companies, such as CHaRM (Center for Hard and Recyclable Materials), Atlanta Maker Faire, and Refugee Sewing Society.
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When WonderRoot Creative Reuse became Scraplanta Creative Reuse in 2018, Scraplanta had an established name within the Atlanta maker community. Scraplanta’s board members determined that it was time for the company to open a store where they would be able to host workshops and sell donated materials. In 2021, Scraplanta’s board recognized a need for an executive director to spearhead the opening of a permanent physical location.
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In Spring 2022, Scraplanta will open its doors to the Atlanta community in a space that will feature a retail location, artist gallery, and classroom area.