Move-Out Program Details 2025

Moving out this spring and don’t want to let your unwanted items go to waste? Participate in Laurier’s Move-Out Program!

Organized by the Sustainability Office, Student Experience, Dean of Students Office, Off-Campus Initiatives, Facilities and Asset Management, and the Department of Residence, this program is designed to make it easy for you to donate gently used and non-perishable items, reduce waste, and give back to the Laurier community. All acceptable donations go right back to Laurier’s Freestores!

Whether you’re on the Waterloo or Brantford campus, take advantage of the convenient drop-off locations (information below) and make your move-out more sustainable!

What You Can Donate

• Working small appliances: Mini-fridges, microwaves, toasters, vacuums, etc. 
• Kitchenware: Plates, cups, utensils, etc.
• Textiles: Gently-used clothing, linens, blankets, towels, etc. 
• School supplies: Writing utensils, lined paper notebooks, calculators, etc.
• Room decor: Alarm clocks, lamps, picture frames, rugs, etc.
• Storage items: Reusable containers, small shelves, baskets etc.
• Electronics: Chargers, TVs, headphones, etc.
• Non-perishable food: Unopened, not expired
• New/unopened toiletries and cleaning supplies 

 What Won’t Be Accepted 

• Large furniture 
• Opened food 
• Used toiletries (including toilet brushes and plungers) 

Note: Any items not suitable for Laurier’s Freestores will be donated to local charities or disposed of sustainably.

Brantford Move-Out Program Bin Details

• Residence Students: 

  • Available all hours of the day in all on-campus residences beginning Friday, Apr. 4 until Wednesday, Apr. 30.

• Off-Campus Students:

  • Available in the Level 1 Lounge (One Market) all of April, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Drop by one of our two drop-off days:
    • Mar. 31 from noon – 2 p.m. in the Student Commons Lounge
    • Apr. 3 from 10 a.m. – noon outside the Student Experience Hub (OM206-30)

• Questions:

  • Email Tyler Britz at tbritz@wlu.ca 

 Waterloo Move-Out Program Bin Details

• Residence Students: 

  • Available all hours of the day in all on-campus residences beginning Friday, Apr. 4 until Wednesday, Apr. 30.

• Off-Campus Students:

  • Available all hours of the day just outside the Freestore (232 King St. N. basement, through the double doors on the left) all of April. If you are accessing the bins outside of working hours and the doors are locked, please call 519.885.3333 to have SCS staff let you into the space to drop off your donations.

• Questions:

  • Email Dan McGregor at dmcgregor@wlu.ca 

Why You Should Participate 

By donating your unwanted items, you’re not only reducing waste, but you’re also supporting fellow Golden Hawks and local charities in our community. It’s a simple way to make a big impact while making your own move-out smoother. 

Let’s make move-out season more sustainable – donate today!

For more information, visit the Freestore and Move-Out Program webpage.