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...

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.

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.

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

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!