Plan ahead. Move out, don’t throw out!
The Deacs donate program is an essential part of the student move-out process and helps us meet our waste diversion goals by partnering with Goodwill to divert move-out waste from the landfill while giving back to the community. This program a collaboration between Facilities, the Office of Sustainability, and Residence Life and Housing.
Questions & More Info
- Facilities: TJ Ezell (ezelltj@wfu.edu)
- Sustainability: sustainability@wfu.edu
- RLH: Spring Move-Out Website
Accepted Donation Items
Small items, place inside blue bins:
- clothing, shoes, belts, purses, jewelry, and accessories
- small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, blenders, etc.)
- household goods (pots, dishes, decor, etc.)
- televisions and monitors
Large items, place on grass near signs:
- tables, desks, and office chairs
- couches and chairs
- shelves and bookcases
Not Accepted Items
Make good use of these items by taking them home with you! Otherwise, place these items in dumpsters outside residence halls:
- mattress toppers and pads
- headboards
- pillows, bedsheets, and blankets
- towels
- broken or damaged items
- trash
Mark Your Calendars
Week of April 21
Goodwill and Food Donation Bins Placed
During the week of April 21, Goodwill and food donation bins will be placed inside or near residence hall lobbies for collection.
April 29
Spring Clean Out Swap (South)
Bring your unwanted items and grab some new-to-you items during this swap event on the lawn between Bostwick & Johnson.
May 4
Spring Clean Out Swap (North)
Bring your unwanted items and grab some new-to-you items during this swap event at Polo / Martin Circle.
Other Items to Consider
Food Donations
Place in black and yellow food donation bins inside of residence halls.
Book Donations
Give unwanted books to University Bookstore to be donated.
Recycling Tote
It’s yours to keep! If you no longer need it, leave it near signage.
Green To-Go Box
Return to-go boxes to the Pit or North Dining for a $5 refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Small items, place inside blue bins:
- Clothing, shoes, belts, purses, jewelry, and accessories
- Small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, blenders, etc.)
- Household goods (pots, dishes, decor, etc.)
Larger items, place on grass near signs:
- tables, desks, and office chairs
- couches and chairs
- shelves and bookcases
- mattress toppers and pads
- headboards
- pillows, bedsheets, and blankets
- towels
- broken or damaged items
- trash
Small donations should be placed in blue bins available in all residence halls. They will be located on the first floor in the lobby or at the front entrance of the building. Large donations like furniture should be placed outside on the grass near large donation signage. These donations will be given to Goodwill and other non-profit organizations.
Place recyclable items in recycling bins located in your residence hall; use outdoor recycling bins if the indoor bins are blocked off.
The indoor waste receptacles will be blocked off during student move-out. Please place all trash in the large roll-off dumpsters that are located outside of your residence hall during move-out.
Food donations should be placed in small black and yellow food donations bins. The bins will be located inside of residence halls next to small item donations bins.
Give unwanted bikes to the Outdoor Pursuits program. Outdoor Pursuits is accepting bike donations for their ReCycle Bike Share Program. Contact Campus Rec for further info, campusrec@wfu.edu.
Take all unwanted books to the campus bookstore. They will be donated to Better World books.
Students are encouraged to keep their recycling totes all four years. If the recycling tote is no longer needed please drop it off near signage located in the lobby of each residence hall. Students will not receive an additional recycling tote.
Please return unwanted to-go boxes to the Pit or North Dining for a $5 refund.
Green Zone Textile Recycling bins are open for students, staff, and faculty use year-round. There are collection stations located across campus in convenient locations. The bins can be found in Angelou, Collins, Dogwood, Magnolia, Polo, and South.
For more information about the textile recycling program contact us at recycle@wfu.edu.