Move Out
Move Out Matters
91探花, local non-profit organizations and the Athens County Fairgrounds come together and host a Community Give Back Day after the university Move Out. Each Res Hall will have a donation station, which a student can drop off unwanted materials including: carpets, small appliances, clothes, bedding, furniture and food. The donated materials are collected and sorted throughout finals week and prepped for the big event.
Community Give Back Day is a two-day event which is open to the public. Community members are provided a pre-organized food box with staple items, chips, breakfast bars and more. A family or individual is allowed one large item of furniture (futon, desk couch..), up to 25 articles of clothing, unlimited rugs, small appliances and bedding. Last year 60,300 lbs. was collected from the Res Halls and donated back to the Athens community.
Drop-Off Locations in Athens
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On-Campus
Food
No sealed food belongs in the trash.
- Donation sites are in the lobbies of Residence Halls or by the back doors in South Green Halls.
- Sealed and non-perishable items only.
- Please box or bag your food.
- If in doubt, donate it. Non-food-safe items will be removed.
Furniture
No furniture in the dumpster.
- Place all furniture in area provided (follow the signs).
- Includes: futons, couches, chairs, mirrors, small appliances, etc.
- Even if broken, to avoid overflow, no furniture goes in the dumpsters.
Carpet
No carpet or rugs in the dumpster.
- Place all carpet or rugs in the area provided.
- Carpet will be donated or recycled.
Clothing and Textiles
Includes: bedding, towels, fabrics, clothing, shoes, etc.
Mixed Recycling
No sorting required, but materials should be clean.
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Glass
- Aluminum/Tin cans
- #1-#7 plastics
Note: We are no longer accepting Film Plastic (grocery bags, sandwich bags, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, bread bags, etc.) as recycling! Please dispose of them in the trash.
Everything Else: if it was useful to you, it will be useful to someone else.
Donations include but are not limited to:
- shower caddies
- shampoo and detergent (even opened)
- school supplies
- dishes
- cooking items
- sports equipment
- bicycles
- foam from mattresses
- curtains
- electronics
- computers and accessories
- posters
- pictures
- desk organizers
- closet organizers
- hangers
- art supplies
- books
- aquariums
- coolers
and REMEMBER - if in doubt, DONATE!
Volunteer
Community Members/Student Volunteers: Sign up to volunteer for Campus Recycling or call any of the following organizations for Move OUt volunteer opportunities:
- Goodwill (740) 592-4105
- New-to-You (740) 592-1842
- ReStore Habitat for Humanity (740) 589-5865
- Rural Action Inc (740) 677-4047
Off-Campus
Pick-Ups
Goodwill: 740.672.3370
New-To-You Thrift Shoppe: 740.592.1842
Goodwill and New-To-You accept a variety of items, including: large furniture, clothing, dishes and more. Arranging a pick up in advance is preferred among the organizations.
Habitat for Humanity: 740.589.5865
Scheduled pick ups are available.
- Accepted items:
- Appliances in working condition (includes small appliances)
- Cabinets & Countertops free from structural or water damage, complete with all doors/drawers
- Electrical (residential electrical items only like vacuum cleaners, toasters, coffee makers, etc.)
- Furniture & Upholstered furniture in good, usable condition (No cracks, tears, holes, missing pieces such as feet). No box springs or mattresses accepted.
- Lighting with all hardware
- Misc. items: AC Units, Hand & Power Tools, Books (How-to, DIY, or skilled trades only), mini blinds & window shades new in the box.
- Paint in original can, lid must be free from rust and dried paint. Partial cans are accepted.
- Lumber
- Tools & Garden items in working condition.
Drop Offs
During Move Out weekend, locations around town will be set up to drop off reusable goods. Locations are run by community members and organizations. Please do not drop off materials if someone is not there.
- Christ Lutheran Church
- May 3rd-5th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 69 Mill Street
- Southeast Ohio History Center
- May 3rd-5th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 24 West State Street
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 309 West Union Street
- Goodwill
- Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 175 Columbus Road
- UpCycle Ohio
- Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- 751 West Union
- New to You Thrift Shoppe
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 90 Columbus Road
Mattresses
Rural Action's Zero Waste Program will, in corporation with Athens-Hocking Recycling Center and the City of Athens, have crews collecting clean and dry mattresses to recycle instead of them going to the landfill. This will begin on May 3th - 5th, 9am-4pm. They can pick up centralized mattresses or receive mattresses at 751 W. Union St. with prior arrangement. Fees differ depending on mattress size. Call Rural Action at 740-677-4047 to schedule or for more information.
Mixed Recycling
Don鈥檛 forget to put your regular mixed stream recycling on the curb for pickup! No sorting required but materials should be clean.
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Glass
- Aluminum/Tin cans
- #1- #7 plastics
Note: We are no longer accepting Film Plastic (grocery bags, sandwich bags, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, bread bags, etc.) as recycling! Please dispose of them in the trash.
Volunteer!
Call any of the following organizations for Move OUt volunteer opportunities:
- Goodwill (740) 672 3370
- New-to-You (740) 592-1842
- ReStore Habitat for Humanity (740) 589-5865
Email recycle@ohio.edu to volunteer at Campus Recycling.
Don't Dump, Donate!
Did you know that 80% of your move out waste is recyclable or reusable?
These items will be accepted at all of the on campus drop off locations:
- Appliances
- Aquariums/Terrariums
- Banners
- Bed Frames and Lofts
- Books
- CDs and DVDs
- Cinder Blocks
- Clothing
- Bedding and Textiles
- Computers
- Coolers/Refrigerators
- Curtains and Blinds
- Cosmetics and Toilitries
- Dishes and Silverware
- Electronics
- Hangers and Closet Organizers
- Backpacks and Luggage
- Intact Furniture
- Posters and Picture Frames
- School, Office, and Art Supplies
- Science Equipment
- Shelving
- Toner Cartridges and Printers
- Sporting Equipment
- Unopened Food
- Wood and Building Supplies
- Laundry and Dish Detergent