Panther Swap

A Green Neighbors Initiative

UWM Panther Swap Website

Panther Swap is a UWM Off-Campus Resource Center Green Neighbors Initiative that promotes sustainability, eases financial burdens, and builds community by helping students share free items and services. Much like Freecycle or Buy Nothing groups, Panther Swap is exclusive to UWM students, faculty and staff through College Pads, and offers a safe, simple way to give and receive.

  • How It Works
    • Offers & Requests: Students may post items they no longer need, request items (ISO), or share services. All posts must be free—sales, trades, and bartering are not allowed.
    • Posting & Claiming: Posts must include: name, email, pickup location, availability date, and a clear description. Cross-posts should be marked “cross-posted.”The first person to comment “interested” should be given priority. If pickup doesn’t occur within two days, the Poster may move to the next person.
  • Allowed Items
    • Furniture: tables, chairs, couches, desks, dressers, bedframes
    • Home goods: décor, posters, picture frames, kitchenware, cookware
    • Electronics: tablets, monitors, TVs, headphones, printers, gaming consoles
    • Clothing & accessories: shoes, jackets, pants, hats, etc.
    • Books & hobbies: books, sporting goods, board games, hobby supplies
    • Yard & tools: shovels, mowers, rakes, gloves, etc.
    • Services: yard work, tailoring, photography, mock-interviews, moving help
    • Community sharing: posts about free Milwaukee activities
    • ISO posts: requests for items/services (not money)
  • Not Allowed Items
    • Money, gift cards, fundraising, or promotional tickets
    • Sales, trades, rentals, real estate, or subleases/roommate/parking posts
    • Pets, pet supplies, or rehoming
    • Bedding (mattresses, rugs), recalled items, or personal undergarments
    • Cars, weapons, fireworks, construction supplies, or drugs/alcohol/medications
    • Marketing, advertising, employment offers, or recruiting for businesses/organizations
    • Political campaigning, petitions, or news articles
    • Non-approved events
  • Safety & Disclaimer
    • Meet in public, well-lit spots (e.g., Union Circle or Sandburg Circle).
    • UWM does not inspect items or guarantee safety/quality.
    • Posters are solely responsible for their content.
    • Inappropriate or misconduct-related content may be removed and reported to the Dean of Students Office.

Green Neighbors Initiative

An overarching effort in the Off-Campus Resource Center that brings together several programs aimed at promoting sustainable living and resource sharing among commuter students. Whether you are interested in cleaning up the surrounding neighborhoods through Neighborhood Cleanups, or in reducing waste through reuse efforts in the OCRC Free Store, Panther Swap, and Trash or Treasure, the Green Neighbors Initiative offers meaningful ways to get involved. Taking part in these programs will help to deepen your connection with the community, all while fostering sustainable, environmentally responsible habits that create lasting benefits for you and the UWM campus for years to come.