Welcome!
We partner with other nonprofit organizations.
Our Store
Rochester Greenovation helps people in Rochester NY keep things out of the landfill by running a second-hand store where you can donate items others can use, and where people on a budget can buy things at a very reasonable price. We have items you need for every-day living: furniture, clothes, tools, plates & glasses, pots & pans, and lots more.
Greenovation is also a treasure trove of unique finds, crafts, toys, gear, costumes, antiques, building materials, and more. Come and explore in person or see the kinds of things we sell.
Our mission: Help people in Rochester reuse things and keep them out of the landfill.
Our store is now at 22 Flint Street, which is across the river from the University of Rochester in the Plymouth-Exchange PLEX neighborhood — a quick walk, bike ride, bus, or drive from downtown, the South Wedge, Corn Hill, and the 19th Ward.
As of April 2024, we are open for pop-up shopping Saturdays from 10-2 and by appointment during the week. Let us know if you would like to schedule a time to come: RochesterGreenovation@gmail.com. We also have photos of items on-line on Facebook & Instagram that you can purchase and pick up during the week (links are at the bottom of this page).
Upcycling
Upcycling means to take something used and change it to make something new and exciting. See our new section of ideas.
Why aren’t we open full-time?
We’re waiting for a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Rochester. We started the process in July of 2023 by submitting our plans for renovating the building. We finally had our initial inspection in February of 2024, but have not yet received a permit, which we need before we can get a Certificate of Occupancy. We’re working on upgrades that are needed before that can happen.
