Donation events typically happen at the end and beginning of the school year with a concentration of events at the end of April, beginning of May, and all of August. This interactive calendar has donation event details.
Student Move In/Out
Moving Soon?
Find out how to keep your stuff out of landfills and support Ann Arbor community members in need.
How It Works
The Move Out Ann Arbor Coalition provides multiple donation and recycling events throughout the campus area.
Here's how to participate:
- Check our interactive calendar for events near you
- Find collection points on our map
- Bring your gently used items to donation sites
- Items that can't be reused? The City drop off event can collect your trash, recycling, and even block Styrofoam for responsible disposal
Your donations help furnish homes for community members in need while keeping useful items out of landfills.
What You Can Bring
You can view the full list and filter by items on the interactive calendar and map. Each event accepts different items so make sure you check the description of the event you're attending to see what is accepted.
In general, most needed items:
Furniture & Home Goods
- Couches, chairs, tables
- Lamps and light fixtures
- Kitchen items and small appliances
- Bedding and linens
Clothing & Personal Items
- Seasonal clothing in good condition
- Shoes and accessories
Bikes
- There are several events accepting bikes this year! Go to the calendar and filter by "bikes" to learn more
You can view the full list and filter by items on the interactive calendar and map. Each event accepts different items so make sure you check the description of the event you're attending to see what is accepted.
Find a Place to Donate Your Stuff
Below is a map showing all the community drop off events. Click below to find a move out event near you!
All donated items should be in good condition and on the list.
Environmental Impact
Last year, Ann Arbor students diverted over 51 tons of usable goods from landfills through our move-out programs.
Your participation helps:
- Reduce waste in our landfills
- Provide essential items to families in need
- Lower the carbon footprint of our community
- Support Ann Arbor's sustainability goals
Every item donated creates positive change for our environment and neighbors.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do donation events typically happen?
Each event accepts different items so be sure to check the lists on the calendar or map. The St. Andrew's events are accepting food.
How do I volunteer to help with move out events?
You can volunteer to work pop-up donation or clothing pickup events. You can also volunteer to help unload trucks for non-profits.
Moving To a New Place?
When you move somewhere new, there are always things you need. Want to do your part at keeping items out of the landfill? The more you “reuse" and share now, the less waste there will be.
Before moving, check with your roommates to make sure you are not bringing duplicate items, like small kitchen appliances, coffee tables, vacuums, rugs, etc.
For stuff you do have to buy, get them from one of the many places that sell gently used, good condition items, like:
- Scrap Creative Reuse for things like notebooks, pencils, markers, and crafts
- Kiwanis for furniture, organizers, lamps, appliances, bikes, and even mattresses
- Ann Arbor Thrift Shop for clothes, housewares, and linens
There are many organizations that can help you get settled, save some money and support the local economy!
Moving Out?
- Don't need the mini fridge?
- Did your bed size change?
- Too many plastic drawers from the dorms you no longer need?
Consider selling items you no longer need, or giving them to fellow students. So many of your fellow students are on a budget or care about the environment. The more you give away, the less the same items need to be repurchased! Items can be sold on places like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and Mercari.
Left over stuff you can't sell? Make a plan now to donate your household items, décor, clothing, nonperishable food and more! By donating your stuff, you can help families that were previously unhoused, provide food for fellow students, and reduce your waste to the landfill. View this interactive calendar for details of where to donate items.
City Drop-Off Site
For things in good condition and bad, the City hosts a drop-off site south of campus on 2000 S. Industrial, on certain days each spring and fall.
Hours: May 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 10 am till 3 pm each day
Location: 2000 South Industrial Highway
No material will be accepted outside of these hours subject to illegal dumping fines.
Site will be actively monitored 24 hours.
No on-site assistance for unloading will be available. Large material that needs to be broken down to fit into the dumpsters must be prepped before drop-off.
Map of 2000 S. Industrial
Below is a map of 2000 S. Industrial showing the flow of traffic when dropping off items for reuse, recycling, and trash.
Map showing flow of traffic at 2000 S. Industrial when dropping off items for reuse, recycling, and trash.
Support the Move Out Coalition
Join our coalition to help reduce waste during move in and out. We are seeking coalition participants to organize, execute, and promote our efforts in Ann Arbor.
- House N2 Home
- The Salvation Army
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
- St. Andrew's Breakfast Program
- Lord of Light Lutheran Church
- Kiwanis Thrift Sale
- Wolverine on Wheels
- Recycle Ann Arbor
- U of M Beyond the Diag
- U of M Office of Campus Sustainability
- U of M Planet Blue Ambassadors
- U of M Student Life Sustainability
- U Of M Fraternity & Sorority Life
- The Courtyards
- Campus Management
City of Ann Arbor Customer Service
Larcom City Hall, First Floor
301 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Assistance:
Monday-Friday,
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
734.994.7336