Big Campus Clear Out
Donate unwanted items and reduce your waste. This page covers what items we accept and how you can organise them.
Each year, lots of waste is generated when students move out of their accommodation, including unwanted food and household goods. Often, many of these items are still in good condition. Instead of throwing them out, why not donate your reusable items?
We understand that moving out can take a lot of effort, which is why we want to make it as easy as possible for our on-campus residents to reduce their waste, donate unwanted items, and have a positive impact on those in need. The Big Campus Clear Out campaign is led by our Corporate Sustainability team. The team collect the unwanted food and household items left in halls and donate them to local charities and our student community. This promotes a circular economy by keeping items out of waste streams.
How it works
- In early May we’ll provide you with bags and detailed information about what you can and can’t donate.
- Bags for donation should be taken to Seminar B in the Arts Centre between 11am and 2pm during the week – no items can be donated at weekends.
- You will be provided with instructions for donations of kitchen items – please ensure you follow these to ensure those sorting donations are kept safe.
- Items will be donated to charity.
Where do donations go?
In 2024, items from the Big Campus Clear Out were donated to:
Want to volunteer?
Contact the Corporate Sustainability team at [email protected] to see how you can get involved with the project.