San Francisco Bay Area Trinket Trade Boxes
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San Francisco Bay Area Trinket Trade Boxes
Trinket boxes have been around for a while but they are gaining momentum as new ones sprout up and go viral on Instagram, Tik-Tok etc. Some popular trinket boxes were set up as early as Covid as a way to share things with neighbors while limiting contact. Others came together as a way to re-use items and not contribute to trash piles. Some just throught it was a cool way to help keep kids (and adults) entertained during the repetitive days of the pandemic.
What’s In Trinket Trade Boxes?
Some people call these “Tchotchkes” (pronounced chotch-key) and others may refer to them as chingaderas.
Similar to that random drawer in your kitchen, it can contain things you think are useful but may not use often or don’t want to get rid of.
They contain rechargeable batteries, matches, ornaments, small toys, coupons, spare change, bookmarks, left over public transit cards and gift cards, resumes, qr codes to dating profiles, directions to a treasure hunt, exes belongings, pens and more.
Where Are Trinket Trade Boxes Located?
Some trinket boxes are attached to poles, some are on private property, a few have been repurposed mailboxes and others have set-up residency similar to public libraries.
They are inspired by several other related efforts to make art public but also share with the community similar to community kitchen & public pantries.
Gnome houses have been set up on a Bay Area trail though they are not always there nor visible (treat for those who are curious, persistent and take time to smell the roses (moss).
Mini art and garden glass houses are common in certain neighborhoods in the Bay Area area similar to ones like this.
There are even specialized libraries like this cookbook public library box.
At least one trinket trade box has its own business listing with reviews!
Did I miss one? Did one get decommissioned? Submit your San Francisco Bay Area Trinket box below:
Below are trinket boxes across the San Francisco Bay Area. Most have a dedicated Instagram account to share updates, new items, requests, rules, relocations and more but a few are off the grid and don’t have a digital footprint.
San Francisco Trinket Trade Boxes
Inner Sunset Trinket Box, 3rd & Irving
Noe Valley Trinket Box, Sanchez & Alvarado
Central Richmond Trinket Box, 23rd Ave & Balboa
Outer Sunset Trinket Box, 48th Ave & Morage
Lower Pac Heights Trinket Box, Pine & Orben
NOPA Trinket Box, Baker & Hayes
Castro Trinket Box, 16th & Sanchez
Caja de Chingaderas, Mission District (coming soon)
Sunnyside Trinket Box, Monterey Blvd
East Bay Trinket Trade Boxes: Alameda
Livermore Trinket Box, Stetson Court
Berkeley Trinket Box, Parker & McGee
Castro Valley Trinket Box, Outside Boba Bliss
East Bay Trinket Trade Boxes: Contra Costa
North Concord Trinket Box, San Michelle & Saint George
EL Cerritto Trinket Box, Junction Ave & Morris Ave
Oakley Trinket Box, 970 W Cyrpress Rd
Brentwood Trinket Box, Brush Creek Drive
Marin County Trinket Trade Boxes: Novato
Novato Trinket Box, Presidents Neighborhood
Sonoma Trinket Trade Boxes
Napa Trinket Trade Boxes
Solano Trinket Trade Boxes
Peninsula Bay Area, San Mateo Trinket Trade Boxes
South Bay Area Trinket Trade Boxes, San Jose
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