Events Calendar

Donate unwanted items while moving out of the residence halls during the Pop-up Donation Drop.  Multiple temporary drop-off locations will be available Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 15.

UI Residence Hall Drop-off Options:

Thursday, May 13

• Donation Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Mayflower Residence Hall in the parking lot on the north side of the building (1110 N Dubuque St, Iowa City)

Friday, May 14

• Donation Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Locations:
  • East Campus: T. Anne Cleary walkway on the east side of the Chemistry Building (230 N Madison Street, Iowa City) 
  • West Campus: Hillcrest Hall on the northwest side of the building (100 Hillcrest Hall, 25 Byington Rd, Iowa City)

Saturday, May 15

• Donation Time: 9 a.m. to noon
• Locations: 
  • East Campus: T. Anne Cleary walkway on the east side of the Chemistry Building (230 N Madison Street, Iowa City) 
  • West Campus: Hillcrest Hall on the northwest side of the building (100 Hillcrest Hall, 25 Byington Rd, Iowa City)

What materials can I donate or recycle? 

• Donate items that are clean and in good condition: 
  • Furniture
  • Household items (dishes, storage, etc.)
  • Clothing
  • Washable bedding
  • Working, small electronics & appliances
  • Counter-top microwaves
• Donate Unopened, Non-Perishable Food 
  • Unopened food items, such as canned or boxed food, can be donated and will be given to local food pantry organizations. 
• Recycle Old Batteries 
  • All types of batteries are accepted at no cost. Please keep all batteries separate from donation materials and place in battery-specific collection container. 

• Do NOT Donate: 
  • Broken, dirty, or damaged items
  • Wet items
  • Mattresses/box springs
  • Exercise equipment
  • Humidifiers
  • Futons
  • Hazardous material or chemicals
  • Toiletries or hygiene items
  • Refrigerators
  • Pillows
  • Non-washable bedding (e.g., mattress pads)
  • Box TVs

Learn more at https://sustainability.uiowa.edu/campus-initiatives/recycling-and-waste-reduction/get-involved/move-out-donation-drive