Zero Waste Move Out

Check Before You Dump It!

(For general information about the move-out process, see Housing's Undergraduate Move-Out).

Where to Take...

A room full of bins, baskets, organizers, and decor

Apparel, School Supplies, & Room Essentials

Drop, swap, or shop for reusable items at the Move Out Marketplace!

What we are collecting: Apparel, school supplies, and residential room essentials in good condition. Check the table below for a detailed list of accepted items.

Where we are collecting: Casa Italiana Commons, Graham Commons, McLaughlin-Walsh Lounge, and University Villas Multipurpose Room (for Villas residents only)

When we are collecting: Finals Week! Monday, June 9 to Thursday, June 12 (7 am-7 pm)

Students and employees are highly encouraged to stop by and claim items! Any leftover items will be given to incoming students in the Fall or donated to a local nonprofit.

Shelves of pantry items next to a fridge. Photo from Bronco Pantry.

Food and Toiletries

The Center for Sustainability partners with Bronco Pantry and the Office of Student Life to address food insecurity.

What we are collecting: Unopened shelf-stable, canned and non-perishable food items and unopened toiletry items

Where we are collecting: Green barrels outside the Cellar Market

When we are collecting: June 9 - June 13, anytime Benson is open

Food that is not eligible for donation should be composted.

Recycling

Recycle clean paper products, plastics labeled 1-7, aluminum, metal, and glass in any regular recycling bin. There are specific locations to recycle the following special items:

Universal waste: Recycle grocery bags, batteries & handheld electronics, Brita/water pitcher filters, and empty and clean personal care and beauty packaging in the blue towers in residence hall lobbies and the Learning Commons.

Terracycle: Recycle any empty and clean personal care and beauty packaging, as well as Brita/water pitcher filters in the Terracycle collection bins in Malley.

E-Waste: Recycle any non-working electronics / appliances at the designated e-waste zones beside the move-out dumpsters.

Detailed List of Items Accepted

Drop these items off in good condition at Casa Italiana Commons, Graham Commons, McLaughlin-Walsh Lounge, and University Villas Multipurpose Room (for Villas residents only):

ORGANIZERS

Baskets
Desk / drawer organizers
Hangers
Laundry baskets / hampers
Makeup holders
Shower caddies
Storage bins
Shoe racks

FURNITURE

Clothing racks
Couches
Desk chairs
Drawer units
Mini-fridges
Mirrors
Ottomans
Shelves

APPLIANCES/ ELECTRONICS

Coffee makers
Fans
Hair tools
Irons / steamers
Lamps
Microwaves
Power strips
Toasters
Vacuums

MISCELLANEOUS ROOM ITEMS

Artwork
Bed-risers
Cork or whiteboards
String lights
Small garbage bins
Throw Pillows

APPAREL

Coats
Dresses / Skirts
Pants
Shirts
Shoes
Bags
Belts
Jewelry
Purses

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Binders
Calculators
Clipboards
Folders
Index Cards
Scissors

Please consider donating items we cannot accept to local off-campus organizations.

Summer Storage

Bronco Storage provides storage per box or bulk item, free boxes for customers, as well as pick up and drop off services for those seeking a summer storage solution. Bronco Storage is not affiliated with Santa Clara University.

About Zero-Waste Move Out

Since 2006, SCU has implemented options for responsible donating and recycling during move-out to reduce waste and repurpose items.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email housing@scu.edu. Good luck on finals and have a good summer!