What We Are

SCRAP Humboldt’s mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community. To fulfill our mission, SCRAP Humboldt operates a donation-based creative reuse store and donation center and a Creative Education Studio, The (Re)Workshop, all located in The Marsh District in Arcata, California.  We have ever-changing and diverse items for creative projects, both traditional and one-of-a-kind. We are a part of the SCRAP USA network which has creative reuse centers across the country.

What you can find at SCRAP

All kinds of reused materials for arts and crafts—plus school, office, and party supplies. Our inventory changes constantly so you never know what you’re going to find! The hunt is part of the fun. Find out more about our retail store here.

Why the prices are so low

With the help of your donations, we divert tons of usable materials from the waste stream each year. Because all of our inventory is donated by individuals and businesses, we can keep prices low—usually at a 50-75% discount from the retail cost. Every penny spent in the store goes back into supporting SCRAP’s mission.