About BoilerSwap
Building a sustainable community at Purdue, one item at a time
🎯 Our Mission
BoilerSwap exists to reduce waste, save money, and build community among Purdue students. We believe that one person's unwanted item can be another's treasure, and with this platform, we're making our campus more sustainable and our community stronger.
Our Story
BoilerSwap was born from a simple observation: every semester, especially during move-out periods, tons of perfectly good items end up in dumpsters around campus. Meanwhile, other students are spending money on the same items at stores.
Created by Purdue students for Purdue students, BoilerSwap bridges this gap by providing a platform where students can easily give away items they no longer need and find items they do need - all for free.
What started as a solution to reduce waste has grown into a community-building platform that embodies the Boilermaker spirit of helping one another and making a positive impact.
Our Values
Sustainability
We're committed to reducing waste and promoting reuse. Every item shared through BoilerSwap is one less item in a landfill and one less new item that needs to be manufactured.
Community
We believe in the power of community. BoilerSwap connects students, builds relationships, and fosters the spirit of mutual aid that makes Purdue special.
Accessibility
Everyone deserves access to the items they need. BoilerSwap makes essential items available to all students, regardless of their financial situation.