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Move-Out Programs

Two annual recycling initiatives that occur around campus move-out each spring

Moving out of campus housing? At the end of each academic year, the University offers two programs for students living on campus to offload household items in a responsible way: Move-out Cleanout and Dump & Run.

Move-Out Cleanout

Each spring around move-out time, look for collection bins typically located in the main entrance way of each residential building. You can donate:

  • Clothing and shoes: Large blue Goodwill collection boxes are located outside of each residential living area.
  • Unopened non-perishable food: Collection barrels are in the main entryway of each residence hall. Fraternity Quad residents can bring their goods to Sigma Epsilon House. The collection outside Hillside Market will benefit the UR Food Pantry.
  • Unopened new toiletries: Collection boxes are placed in the main entryway of each residence hall. Fraternity Quad residents can bring their goods to Sigma Epsilon House.
  • Electronics: Bring any data-storing devices to the UR Tech Store in Rush Rhees Library. Label all other electronics with “Recycle” and bring to the Sage Art Center loading dock.

Sponsored by the Sustainability Office. Our partners include the University’s Food Pantry, Mt. Hope Family Center, Open Door Mission, and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.

The 2026 Move-out Cleanout collection will run from April 29 to May 17.

Download the program flyer

Dump & Run

Each spring, you can donate your unwanted household items for reuse next year. Acceptable items include:

  • Furniture and home goods: rugs, chairs, shelves, baskets
  • Working electronics: TVs, lamps, microwaves, power strips
  • Refrigerators
  • Other school or room supplies

Note: Non-approved appliances or items as detailed on the Residential Life Fire and Life Safety Guidelines/Checklist will not be accepted.

Sponsored by Grassroots, an SA-funded organization.

2026 Collection Dates

May 9, 2026
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Look for volunteers stationed outside each residential hall: First-year Quad (Gilbert Community Room), First-year Hill (Friel Lounge), Southside Living Area (Valentine Community Room), Jackson Court (Music Room), and Hill Court (Pavilion).

Rain locations are noted in parentheses.

May 17, 2026
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Look for volunteers outside Riverview Apartments, Building F.

In case of rain, bring items to the Building F Community Room.

Download the program flyer