Rummage in the Ramp

What is the Rummage in the Ramp?

Rummage in the Ramp is an annual City-sponsored effort that began in 2007 in order to keep tons of reusable items out of the landfill and get it to those who need it when the lease changeover occurs annually at the end of July.  Environmental and human services non-profit groups provide the labor and split the profits.  Donations are tax-deductible and most items are priced at $1, $5, $10 and $20. 

Below are some statistics of note from the three years the event has been held:

Rummage in the Ramp Comparisons	2007	2008	2009
Number of Donors	250	320	564
Number of Shoppers	800	1124	2062
Waste Reduction Numbers	20	19	24
Tons to Landfill	1.5	2	1.1
Tons Recycled	1.1	0.5	0.25
Number of Volunteers	70	105	155
Income	$4,090	$8,957	$13,540
Donations (included in income)	$250	$210	$225
Vounteer Agency Groups	10	12	22
Income Per Group	$410	$698	$575
Sponsors	0	3	8

Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors, who helped with advertising costs and table rental!

• Aero Rental and Party Shoppe
• ECO Iowa City
• Hawkeye Waste
• Her Soup Kitchen
• Hy-Vee
• Johnson County Refuse, Inc.
• Old Capitol Screen Printers
• University of Iowa

List of participating non-profit agencies to date:

 

If your non-profit group is interested in participating in 2010, please contact the Recycling Coordinator at 319-887-6160 or email jennifer-jordan@iowa-city.org with questions.