This is where change begins.
UBReUSE
UBReUSE is a student-run campus waste diversion program supported by UB Sustainability and Campus Living. The program captures goods during move-out that are useful but no longer wanted or needed by their owner. UBReUSE's goal is to connect these materials with new owners and reduce the amount of stuff going to landfill.
DONATE. DIVERT. AND DO GOOD.
How Can I Donate Stuff?
- Blue collection bins will be distributed throughout the Ellicott Complex starting April 22, 2024 until move-out.
- Currently, any UB student living on campus can donate material.
- If you need additional assistance regarding donations, please be in touch with your RA or UB Sustainability.
RECYCLE. REUSE. AND FURNISH YOUR DORM.
HELP. HAVE FUN. AND FEEL GOOD.
Get Involved
UB students can suppot UBReUSE in a number of ways.
- Volunteer to help! Volunteers are the lifeblood of UBReUSE. Volunteers collect, sort, clean, price inventory and sell items. Our program needs students with a variety of skillsets to succeed.
- Donate materials to UBReUSE during move-out week.
- Buy materials at the UBReUSE sale during move-in week.
- Share your ideas to improve UBReUSE!
Clothing/cloth
- t-shirts
- costumes
- all accessories (sunglasses to scarves)
- pajamas
- jackets/sweaters
- shorts
- skirts
- pants
- shoes/slippers/boots
- dresses
- purses
- backpacks
- suitcases
- graduation gowns
Cleaning Supplies & Toiletries
- dust pans
- mops
- brooms
- shower caddy
- shower shelves
- suction bath shelves
- scales
- cleaning products spray/wipes
Outdoor & Sports Equipment
- balls/frisbees/pucks/etc.
- yoga mats
- hockey/lacrosse sticks & baseball bats
- skis and snowboards
- sleds/snowshoes
- hiking poles
- bicycles/skateboards/roller blades/scooters
- hoverboards
- rackets
- resistence bands/weights/medicine balls
- exercise balls
- bicycle/ball pumps
Kitchen Supplies
- tupperware
- pots/pans/lids
- plastic/glass/cups
- cooking utensils
- eating utensils
- dish drying racks
- water bottles
- travel mugs
- coffee cups
- ice cube trays
- vases
- plastic bowls
- glass bowls
- cutting boards
- baking sheets/pans
- tea pots
- measuring cups/spoons
- pitchers
- Brita-style filtered pitchers
- wine glasses
- serving bowls
- oven mitts
Storage
- plastic drawer units
- under bed storage containers
- stackable crates
- over-the-door hangers
- clothes hangers
- closet storage pieces
- large plastic totes
- closet hanging organizers
- storage baskets
- laundry baskets/bags
School Supplies
- binders
- notebooks
- printer paper
- pencils
- pens
- tab dividers
- staples
- staplers
- books
- rulers
- tape dispensers
- sheet protectors
- white lined paper
- construction paper
- highlighters
- crayons
- markers
- post-it-notes
- manila folders
- 3-hole punch
- folders
- scissors
Room Accessories
- wicker baskets
- white boards
- wall art
- bulletin boards
- mirrors
- posters
- frames
- curtains
- bedding
- wall clocks
- bed risers
- trash/recycling cans
- rugs
- decorative accessories
Electronics
- televisons
- screens
- virtual reality consoles
- clocks
- printers
- fans
- curling/straightening iron
- blow dryers
- speakers
- irons
- lamps
- phone/cords
- vacuum cleaners
- fridges
- surge protectors
- extension cords
- stereos
- headphones
- computers and computer components
- twinkle lights
- coffee makers
- blenders
- mixers
- hand blender/stick mixers
Furniture
- bookcases
- coffee tables
- end tables
- desks
- dining tables
- chairs
- couches
- futons
- upholstered furniture
- beanbags
- filing cabinet
- camping/folding chairs
December Move-Out Donations
UBReUSE does not conduct collections during December move-out.
All clothing and textiles can be placed in any the Hearts for the Homeless collection bins located throughout residential areas.
Household goods can be donated to Goodwill, Savers and the Salvation Army.
If you have mini-fridges and small appliances to donate, please contact UB Sustainability.