Student shown putting goods into the blue bin marked "Donate Clothes and Shoes"

Hoos ReUse

Hoos ReUse

Hoos ReUse Move Out Donation Drive

UVA's annual Hoos ReUse Move Out Donation Drive provides students living on Grounds an opportunity to donate their gently-used and excess items during move out in an effort to reduce the amount of material sent to the landfill.

See the full list below for accepted items and to find a drop-off location near you. All donated household goods will be redistributed through Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, and all non-perishable food will go to the UVA Community Food Pantry.


Hoos ReUse On Grounds

Donation locations available May 1 through May 11, 2024.

ITEMS

Accepted
*Please only donate items in gently-used working condition*
  • Books
  • Clothing
  • Electronics
  • Furniture
  • Home Decor (picture frames, trinkets)
  • Kitchenware (dishes, utensils)
  • Linens (blankets, towels, sheets)
  • Mattress Toppers
  • Small Appliances (coffee makers, microwaves, mini fridges, toasters)
  • Non-Perishable Food (unopened and unexpired)
    • *Specific locations only, see LOCATIONS*
NOT Accepted
  • Damaged Items
  • Box Springs/Mattresses
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Major Appliances (dryers, full-size fridges)
  • Pillows
  • Rugs
  • Opened Toiletries (makeup, shampoo, toothpaste)
  • Undergarments

LOCATIONS

Indoor Drop-Off Locations
Alderman Road Hall-Style Dorms

All Alderman Road Hall-Style Dorms (located in the lobby or kitchen/lounge area)

  • Balz-Dobie
  • Cauthen
  • Gibbons
  • Kellog
  • Lile-Maupin
  • Shannon
  • Tuttle-Dunnington
  • Watson-Webb
  • Woody
McCormick Road Hall-Style Dorms

All McCormick Road Old Dorms (located at the primary entrance space)

  • Bonnycastle
  • Dabney
  • Echols
  • Emmet
  • Hancock
  • Humphreys
  • Kent
  • Lefevre
  • Metcalf
  • Page
Brandon Ave Houses
  • Bice (First Floor)
  • Bond (Lobby)
    • Non-Perishable Food Drive Donation Location
Brown Residential College
  • Gildersleeve (Laundry Room)
Gooch-Dillard
  • Gooch (Lounge 107)
International Residential College
  • Munford (Elephant Room)
    • Non-Perishable Food Drive Donation Location
Non-Perishable Food Drive Locations
*Please donate only unopened and unexpired items*
  • Newcomb (Outside Food Court)
  • Runk 
  • O'Hill (Outside Crossroads)
  • 1515
  • Bond (Lobby)
  • Lambeth Commons
  • International Residential College (Munford Lobby)
Outdoor Drop-Off Locations
Alderman Road Hall-Style Dorms
  • Outside Cauthen Dorm
  • Outside Woody Dorm
  • Near Ern Commons
McCormick Road Hall-Style Dorms
  • Along Hancock Drive
  • Along Bonnycastle Drive
Brandon Ave Houses
  • Outside Bond House near Brandon Ave
Copeley 3 & 4 Apartments
  • Along Bucker Drive
Faulkner Apartments
  • Along Faulkner Way between Hench and Mitchell
International Residential College
  • Outside Lewis House along Sprigg Ln
Lambeth Field Apartments
  • Outside Lambeth Commons
  • Parking lot near dumpster
  • Outside Apartments closest to Goodwin Bridge
Stadium Road & Hereford Residential Area
  • Runk Dining Hall Patio

Hoos ReUse Off Grounds

Living off Grounds and looking to donate items during the move-out process? Consider donating your gently used items to a local organization to be redistributed to the community including: 

GOODWILL

Goodwill is currently taking clothing, shoes, books, linens, dishware, furniture, small appliances, and electronics. You can donate items Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am-7:00 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm at either of the Goodwill Donation Centers in Charlottesville (29 North or Mill Creek). Goodwill cannot take mattresses, box springs, television sets, or major appliances.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting donations Tuesday- Saturday, appointment recommended. Accept items include appliances, furniture items, lamps, and home decor. Call 434-293-6331 to make an appointment. Items should be dropped off at the Habitat Store (1221 Harris Street). You can also schedule a furniture pick-up by calling 434-293-6331 or scheduling on their website (note: appointments fill up quickly, so call as soon as possible). Habitat cannot take mattresses or box springs, clothes, books, or coffee makers.

SALVATION ARMY

Salvation Army is currently taking donations 9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday- Saturday at their location on Cherry Ave. You can schedule pick up Tuesdays and Wednesdays by calling 434-979-5230. Accepted items include furniture, clothing, shoes, appliances, books, artwork, toys, kitchen utensils, and knick-knacks. Items not accepted include mattresses or box springs, pianos, and large appliances.

REFURNISHED CVILLE

Refurnished Cville -- a local nonprofit started by a group of Hoos -- is a great option when transportation is a barrier to donating. To donate items, submit info to their website a couple of weeks in advance. See their accepted items list for most commonly accepted items including furniture, mattresses/box springs, mirrors, artwork, and large appliances. If you are interested in volunteering or helping provide transportation, sign up here.

SPCA RUMMAGE STORE

The SPCA Rummage Store is accepting donations at their location in the Seminole Square Shopping Center Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Items not accepted include out-of-season clothing and decorations, mattresses, printers, exercise equipment, and large appliances.

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ReCYCLE Bike Donation Drive

Monday, May 6 from 10:00am-2:00 pm

Stop by the AFC clock tower to donate your bike before leaving Grounds! All bikes will be donated to Charlottesville Community Bikes and distributed to a new owner. UVA students who drop-off their bikes will receive a $10 Veo ride credit to support final transportation needs during move-out. Students who are keeping their bike can stop by the AFC clock tower for a free safety check!