Sadly, they hold their "donation" acceptance of magazines to specifically "National Geographic" and "fashion magazines". So yeah, pretty tightly regulated. I have an arsenal of Cigar Aficionado and Food & Wine mags (all high quality) if anyone is interested in preserving these (for free). Otherwise they're going out in next recycling/garbage night. read more

Scrap is exactly what you think it is - odds and ends of art supplies (some new, mostly used or open) for the crafty. There is also some original art for sale. Something for everyone to scratch that creative itch. There's a lot going on here but it's organized by category which is helpful. Also, there's an option to donate here which is always great! Agree with other reviewers that the area doesn't feel the safest and is a bit apocalyptic (barbed fence wires with no one walking around) but I think it adds to the charm of the place. Just don't recommend coming here at night and take an Uber/drive if you can as it's located in an industrial area. read more

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I really love the concept of this place and what it stands for. Being able to donate art supplies and give them a second life is such a great idea, and I was excited to contribute. That said, my recent donation experience was honestly off-putting. When I dropped off my items, the person working the donation window was very dismissive and quickly waved me off without any acknowledgment or basic courtesy. It felt like I was being shooed away rather than thanked for donating. It might seem like a small interaction, but for a place that relies on community contributions, that moment matters. A simple "thank you" or even a neutral, respectful handoff would go a long way. I still appreciate the mission, but the experience made me think twice about donating again. Hoping this is something the team can address. read more

This place is so exciting as a multi media artist and crafter! It's very organized, although the labels on bins aren't usually accurate. There are a wealth of items from wood, metal, fabric and art supplies. Legitimately there is a little for everyone here! The aisles are clear and wide, the floor is flat with very few obstacles, I felt like it was easy to walk around with a cane. My only con, and I truly do understand why, there was no handicapped accessible bathroom available. Anyhow, great fun, lots of possibilities! read more

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Do much fun exploring all the creative possibilities! It's the perfect place for inspiration. Gather all the weird and wonderful stuff and then If you want something specific maybe go to Michael's after. read more

Great place to find random knick knacks you may need but don't expect it to be super organized. Things are shelved or binned in appropriate groups but you'll still have to dig to find what you are looking for. I have been here a few times to buy office supplies and just to browse. Things move quickly here, which means stock is always fresh. There's no public bathrooms so be sure to use the restroom before coming here. There's a free rack up in the front by the door which can be worth digging through. Sometimes you'll find things that really shouldn't be in floor as they are not really useable (used envelopes postmark and addresses on them, etc). I've easily spent a few hours at this place on the weekends and you can find gems if you take the time. The staff are all very nice and seem happy to work here, which is quite rare in the retail space. read more

How fun! Lots of random Knick knack. You can't go in looking for specific things though. read more

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Some cool people who work here, drop in to see what you'll find and if you get lucky with that day's selection. The stuff is always changing due to donations received DO GOOD AND DONATE your art supplies and give them a chance at a new life! Careful where you park, there are some no parking signs outside of some warehouse garages. Also watch your surroundings. This street is a bumpy road so go slow read more

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I came to this location after the Axios SF Instagram recommended them, and absolutely agree with Axios' recommendation that this is a very strong but hidden gem. It's essentially a place that has been around for 25 years where a lot of art-related donations are thrown here and there are a lot of free items, such as greeting cards for Christmas, birthday, and thank you notes that are handed out. Right when you go into the entrance, you can find a lot of free items. There are tote bags, and the person before me actually took a Trader Joe's tote bag that they could have used when going shopping. It's basically a thrift store for art-related items, and they also host workshops that teach people and educators how to host art-related courses and activities. I saw a lot of people there who are art teachers trying to find items like canvases, magazines, and other knick-knacks for their art classes. I also saw families go in with their little kids so that they can grab supplies. Because it's more of a hidden gem location, you're just overwhelmed by how many items there are within the store, and it's really important to just rifle through everything and have the time. It's not just affordable, it's almost dirt cheap, and I only spent a few cents for gift bags for the holidays. They have quite a number of employees there working and sorting the different items, and I definitely saw a bunch of people bring in donations as well. Overall, it's a pretty good mission. It's pretty impressive how many items they recycled, and it's a really great place to be if you just want to grab fabric, canvases, random art magazines, or anything that you might need at home. Applies related. I definitely don't think there's a need now to go to Facebook Marketplace. The main thing that I wish I knew in advance was that it's definitely a little bit sketchy. The ride from downtown to the scrap store took about 42 minutes, and you're going to a place where there could be a lot of homeless on the bus (even though it was during the daytime). It's slightly a poorer area and more dirty on the street. I definitely wouldn't recommend anyone come here, especially if you're a girl at night alone, because the ride on public transit could feel very sketchy. The art store itself is also not very clear with its entrance, but in general, if you just call them, they'll answer super promptly, and the people working there are very nice and very committed to this mission. They also can help you out with prices. I saw a lot of people drive to the art store, but I called a Waymo myself. If you're grabbing a lot of supplies, you can easily grab a Waymo at Uber nearby. It took about two to three minutes. But if you drive there, it probably makes more sense. There's actually parking right outside the store, so it's not difficult at all. I'm someone who just moved into the city, and I'm absolutely delighted that I found this hidden gem. I definitely would be coming back here during the holidays or in the future when I need more office supplies. They don't have the biggest furniture, but they have the most random things you might need for your house, like art or just shelf organizers and even other office supplies. You can practically get so many things for free. I recommend that if anyone here is really involved with art-related materials or wants paint and canvases, or even just wants things for reading events or a paint and safe situation, definitely come grab the supplies here. Also for the holidays, I recommend that anyone come here to grab gift bags and cards because it's super affordable and there's also just a lot of wrapping paper and ribbons as well. read more

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A very fun place to browse for your art supplies -- and I love the creative reuse . Loads of things are being reused and kept out of the landfill. And Scrap has free teacher give aways. And cool workshops. I never leave empty handed. It is hit or miss what you will find there but it is just a lot of fun to browse through everything. If you don't see anything you want just try another day. read more

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You'll find things you didn't even know you needed. For the specific things you want, it may take a little time and patience because there is just so much stuff. Pricing is very fair. If you bring donations, make sure they are clean and organized. Parking is usually easy, though the street it's on is in really bad shape. read more

Things you need and others you dont but can't live without! Faie prices and a surprise around every corner...Great staff ans art. read more

I like this little place. I go with ideas and no expectations, I come out with some good finds and more ideas. Friendly staff.

Scrap is in an industrial part of the S.F. so use caution when parking your car in the area. It's not a place to be walking around at night. Once you step into the warehouse, there is a good selection of donated art supplies for sale at reduced prices. Right when you walk in, there is a small section of FREE stuff that you can take. For teachers, you can score $25 worth of supplies for free on select days. Call to find out those dates! read more

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What a great experience! Today's my 2nd year wedding anniversary and I wanted to get my wife some cards, she loves cards. Jennifer helped me to find the best cards, get a bag, wrap a bow and place the paper. What an amazing experience! Thanks again Jennifer!! read more

Scrap - Jennifer was one of the nicest and most helpful people! She helped me pick out a bag, tie a bow and decorate it with paper - Art Supplies Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Blink and you might miss it. Scrap is on a side street in a super industrial area of SF. It's literally a small warehouse of secondhand arts and crafts things and other odds and ends... the perfect place for a teacher to look for supplies! Maps, yarn, picture negatives, cardboard, pots, magazines, glass, old postcards, fabric, you name it. The front has a bunch of free stuff like paper and paper clips. Super good value. read more

Best scrap store for Art! Great deals! Surprises in every corner. Great place to get ideas to start new art projects.

This is a great place to donate all your well-intentioned craft projects that went awry. No need to let them take up room in your closet anymore. Scrap will take them and teachers either use them in classrooms or they are sold to public in a store that's like a dedicated second hand store for crafty materials. I think you have to go on website to leer them know about drop off. Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm going to drop off one of my kid's big selection of tie dye colors (she only liked two colors at the time). I'll never used it and she's well past her tie dye phase. read more

A fantastic resource for teachers & preschools! A amazingly helpful place for ANY project you can think up!! Wood, leather, paint, boxes / storage, picture frames, paper, yarn, fabric ( from glitz to upholstery and everything in between), glass, metal, cardboard, postcards, graphics, sewing items & vintage patterns, a wall full of National Geographic mags- useful and fun to read) great for curious kids ... AND there is more outside!! They are committed to repurposing items! They are a great resource for crafters Reuse * Recycle * * Repurpose ... but whatever you do keep great stuff out of the landfill. You can donate reusable goods here- call first. Tell the proprietors that they are Amazing... because they are! read more

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Hmm...where should I begin.?.. Lol Okay- for starters, this place is a gem. Being a thrift store shopping here is obviously on a first come first serve basis; I have most definitely found some great treasures here (not to mention they offer free art classes and workshops, available to everyone) read more

If you are crafty and like the randomness of thrifting, this is nirvana. Fabric scraps picture frames, old posters, art, supplies, whatever someone cast off last week. Go ready to receive inspiration and with a few shekel in your pocket. Seriously you'll only need a few. This place is super cheap. read more

I have nothing against the business, I've heard good things about it. But it's not just in an "industrial area" but sadly has become a trash-infested, RV parking zone with people openly using drugs and loitering on the narrow street. No way was I going to drive down that street and leave my car there while taking my kids in; the area looks very dirty and unsafe. I live in the mission and am habituated to living in a sketchy urban environment. This place looked like a disaster. I'd visit only if they were able to get the RVs to move on and the street cleaned up. read more

Do you like artsy stuff and a great bargain for a lot of stuff? Come to SCRAP for fun and games because I had the intention to discover this place bit by bit and I did, but it was at a brief pace and I felt like I did get a whole stack for a low price. I came in with the goal of getting postcards, and they're there, but then I was inspired by the place to do more with my postcards instead of just finding a nice photo and calling it a day. I have no creativity, and this place had it for me. Perhaps because so many nice, cool things are conveniently in your face. It's somewhat categorised by materials or theme. And they do have everything. The gentleman there who checked my purchase out was nice and offered me a small box to easily carry my items. Card is accepted and cash. MUNI buses 9, 9r come through here easily at a short walking distance from the stop on Bayshore. Industrial part of the city, but worth it for finding good stuff at a low to free price. read more

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This place is awesome. They have a revolving inventory (of course) and workshops. They get bulk donations - I found new sets of silicone bags for food still in the resale boxes for $5 yesterday. If you like treasure hunts or are creative this is definitely worth checking out. The staff are super friendly too. The place is organized, but not so much that you feel you can't rummage through stuff. Fabric, buttons, old photos, maps, yarn, anything and everything! This place reminds me of the places you'd find and why I moved to SF way back when. read more

Amazing, exciting, exuberant art supplies. Has to be the most unique shopping experience ever.

Love scrap! Haven't been to this newer location, unsure of when they made the move from 801 Roland but looks just as awesome!

Great selection of donated items with very nice staff. This is a great place for teachers to find art supplies for the entire classroom. Artists, there are so many stamps, stencils, sizzors that it boggles the mind. Parking can be iffy- theater was a flattened dead mouse at my doors as I walked out of my car, quite a few homeless, and broken glass. But if that does not detour the person who likes to aift through loads of photos, patterns, fabric, notions and a few dust bunnies then this is your store! read more

Every artist's, kid's, teacher's dream. Affordable, repurposed, frames, art supplies, knickknacks .. anything you can imagine: fabric, signs, thingamabobs, doorknobs, lightbulbs, old photos, new photos, canvases, blank canvas, paint, velcro, , unique memorabilia ... etc. Don't throw your stuff out! Donate to SCRAP! read more

I am visiting Scrap quite often recently and am happy to see positive changes, upgrades, more organized and people have different attitudes, I feel the inviting vibes. So, for that reason I am giving them 4 stars now. read more

A delightful treasure trove of odds and ends for astoundingly cheap prices! Scrap is a holy land for crafters, artists, and hobbyists. You can find everything from 1920s postcards and magazines to buttons, art supplies, frames, stationary, and more. It's perfect for when you're looking for specific items that you don't want to buy on Amazon, or if you just want to spend a couple hours getting lost digging through their goodies. In my first haul, I picked up around 5 plastic tabletop display organizers, a plastic bin, a portable watercolor water holder, and a few oversized binder clips. The total price? A whopping $2! I can't wait to come back here again for my future stationary needs. read more

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A crafter's dream! Vintage photos, bolts of fabric and sewing notions, paint, colored pencils, beads, and more!

Delightful experience. I love old postcards and needed a bundle of envelopes. Found plenty of both for very cheap. Plus great music playing. read more

Hands down the coolest store in SF(!!!) I was blown away when I stopped by SCRAP for the first time last week--they have E V E R Y T H I N G. I wish I could spend all day browsing the aisles bc they seriously have soooooo much cool stuff available for reallyyyy fair prices. HIGHLY recommend this awesome spot!!! :) read more

Scrap is such an interesting place. I could see how it could be very helpful for crafters, artists, and school teachers. When I went I was hoping to find a frame or some beads. Quite a few of the frames were damaged and I'm not a good enough DIYer to fix them up. There weren't really that many good beads for bracelets. I did, however, find a brand new looking photo/frame mat. I was so excited and it was very reasonably priced. I also found some random, vintage postcards. I don't know when Scrap will start accepting donations again, but please keep them in mind when you're spring cleaning or moving. I know I'll be dropping off a few boxes of random pens, markers, paper, ribbons, etc. when I move again. read more

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This is a magical place. I came here with my mom who is super into art and creating. We found soo many interesting things. The staff here was more than friendly. It was an adventure for sure read more

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I got so much for only $5! I got stuff to decorate my walls in my apartment, as well as cute vintage cards and other pictures. I also got two photo books and a lot of free paper and envelopes! I love everything about this place. read more

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Best hidden secret in SF, I love SCRAP so very much. Budget crafters paradise, good luck parking though!

Cool and chill staff that were welcoming. I was amazed how big their facility was once I went inside. I bought some fun holiday decor for $7 and donated 10+ bags of miscellaneous items. I hope the items go to good uses and have new lives! read more

Terrell is an angel, a pleasure to deal with! He is always upbeat, and a real problem solver. Thanks, Terrell!

As a maker artist type person, this is my go-to for materials. I am often inspired by what I find here. They also are great for practical stuff as well - I have found paper and folders for an event at my kid's elementary school and I often find supplies for Halloween costumes here, among other things. I love that there are so many ways to repurpose so many different materials and that this place gives people the opportunity to do so. Also the price is right! read more