Gjenbrukshjørnet

Did you just move into a new student accommodation and need kitchen utensils? Are you about to move and have accumulated various things you no longer need? Come and visit Gjenbrukshjørnet, this is a place where you can drop off and pick up useful things free of charge!

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Kjøkkenting og utstyr stablet på hyller og bord i et stort lokale
Photo: UiB

What is Gjenbrukshjørnet?

Gjenbrukshjørnet is a permanent swap market for students in Bergen. It is a collaboration between the Sustainability Pilots at the University of Bergen (UiB) and Spire Bergen. The initiative originated from the Sustainability Pilots in 2020, and has been open regularly ever since.

What does Gjenbrukshjørnet accept?

We welcome:

  • Kitchenware and tableware
  • Interior items
  • Books
  • Small electronics
  • Small furniture that can easily be carried
  • Plants and cuttings

We do not accept:

  • Broken items
  • Clothes and shoes
  • Items that are too large or heavy to carry

Cleaning equipment

At Gjenbrukshjørnet, you can also pick up gloves and trash bags in various sizes from Hold Norge Rent (Keep Norway Clean). Perfect to bring along in your backpack when you're out and about! You can also contact us if you want to organize a larger cleanup event and need more equipment.

Would you like to be part of the Gjenbrukshjørnet crew?

Send us a DM on facebook/instagram, or get in touch via baerekraftspilotene@uib.no!

Were to find us

We are located in the basement of Realfagbygget (the Natural Science Building)

Opening hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 16:00–18:00

Last updated: 07.10.2026