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A large collection of recycled goods in boxes on the University's campus

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 and 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.
  • 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 University Facilities and Services. Our partners include the University’s Food Pantry and the Mt. Hope Family Center, Open Door Mission, and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.

2025 Collection

Donations were collected between April 28 and May 19, 2025. A total of 8.54 tons of clothing and 2.24 tons of food and hygiene products were collected and donated to those in need.

Dump and 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.

2025 Collection

Dump & Run was held on May 5, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in three locations:

  • Susan B. Anthony Hall
  • First Year Quad
  • Riverview, Building F

More details on the items collected will be available in Fall 2025.

An additional collection was held at Riverview Apartments on May 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This collection event saved 185 pounds of reusable goods from going to the landfill.

Thank you to all who donated items!

Stay tuned next spring for the 2026 Move-Out Programs!