Moving out? Here’s what to do with your stuff
Whether you’re moving out of a residence hall or your place off campus, figuring out what to keep, donate or toss doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little planning, you can save time and do your part to keep reusable items out of landfills. Here’s a guide to your main options and how to make the most of them.Ìý
ÌýÌýDonate items you don’t want to keepÌý
Donating helps your community and cuts down on waste.ÌýÌý
ÌýÌýOn-campus residents: Give and Go Donation DriveÌý
If you live on campus, take part in the Give and Go Donation Drive from April 27-May 1. You can donate:Ìý
- Clothing and shoesÌý
- Usable home goodsÌý
- Unopened, non‑perishable foodÌý
- Books and school suppliesÌý
- Toiletries, hygiene products and cleaning suppliesÌý
Items not accepted:Ìý
- Bedding, pillows or towelsÌý
- Broken itemsÌý
ÌýÌýOff-campus residents: Drop-off locations on The HillÌý
If you live off campus, use drop‑off sites on The Hill to get rid of hard‑to‑recycle items like furniture, mattresses and electronics. This program is a partnership between the Environmental Center, Off-Campus Life and the city of Boulder.Ìý
2026 drop-off dates will be May 4-5. Students can also to request a pickup of unwanted items from your property between the dates of April 20 and April 24.Ìý
Drop-off locations:Ìý
- 11th St. & Pennsylvania Ave.Ìý
- 13th St. & Euclid Ave.Ìý
- 15th St. & Euclid Ave.Ìý
- 10th St. & College Ave.Ìý
- Aurora Ave. & 12th St.Ìý
There are also donation centers around Boulder that accept usable items in good condition.Ìý
Looking to donate your bike? Unwanted bikes can be donated at the TLC and UMC bike stations, where they will be refurbished and sold at the annual fall bike sale.Ìý
ÌýÌýStore items for next yearÌý
If you plan to keep and use your items again next year, storage is a great option.Ìý
ÌýÌýSummer storageÌýÌý
If you’re looking for convenient storage solutions, check out our preferred storage partners in the area. The offers packing, shipping and storage services to help make your move easy, and there are several other local storage providers available for your needs.Ìý
ÌýÌýStore your bike on campusÌý
The С»ÆÊé Bike Program offers secure, covered bike storage for the entire summer for $20. Bikes left on outdoor racks are often stolen, and abandoned bikes may be impounded—summer storage is a safer option.Ìý
- When: ÌýApril 27- May 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Ìý
- Where: С»ÆÊé Bicycle Warehouse (southwest corner of 3100 Marine St.) or the TLC bike stationÌý
- Cost: $20 (credit/debit only)Ìý
- How it works: No reservations—bikes are accepted first‑come, first‑servedÌý
If you wish to keep your bike for all of finals week, email bicycle@colorado.edu to discuss later drop-off options.Ìý
ÌýÌýDispose of items that can’t be donatedÌý
Some items need special handling and should not go in the trash.Ìý
ÌýÌýMedications: Use the take‑back box in the lobby of the Parking Services and Police Department building.Ìý
ÌýÌýVapes and hazardous tobacco products: Dispose of them at designated locations in the UMC and Village Center.Ìý
ÌýÌýElectronics: In Colorado, it’s illegal to throw electronics in the trash.Ìý
- Donate usable electronics to thrift stores.Ìý
- Recycle broken electronics at Eco‑Cycle’s or .Ìý
ÌýÌýHousehold hazardous waste: Learn how to like fluorescent bulbs, cleaning products, motor oil, antifreeze, paint and yard care products.Ìý
ÌýÌýOther hard‑to‑recycle items: Visit the Environmental Center website for guidance on disposing of batteries, cell phones and toner cartridges.Ìý
For more sustainability tips and resources on recycling and beyond, connect with the Environmental Center.Ìý