How It Works:
Each year, OSU has the opportunity to offer students an easy way to donate the items they no longer need while moving out, redistributing those reusable goods to nonprofits in our community - usually over 15 tons! We believe that together we can all improve our campus and neighborhoods, keep goods out of landfills, and be a benefit to our community.
How to Volunteer & More Information
Volunteers are needed to make this event happen! Lend a hand for these efforts or learn more about the event by emailing [email protected] or sign up for a volunteer shift
Volunteer Descriptions for 2026
Sorting – The sorting shift consists of pulling donated item out of the bins that the collection crew brings back from the dorms. You will sort into different commodities like shoes, food, clothing, bedding etc. Requires bending and reaching.
Collection – The collection shift consists of removing the donations from the dorms. You will be teamed up with one of our student workers. You can expect to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs. and must be able to step up into a box truck.
Recycling – The recycling shift consists of collecting the recycling from the lobby of the residence halls and transporting them to our recycling location. You will be teamed up with one of our student workers. You can expect to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs. and must be able to step up into a box truck.
Great Move-Out 2025 Results: (Coming Soon)
Great Move-Out 2024 Results:
OSU Surplus Property, Campus Recycling, and University Housing and Dining collected
19,415 lbs of student donations in 2024!
Clothing, Shoes, & Linens: 7,178 lbs
Food, Toiletries, & School Supplies: 1,576 lbs
Housewares: 9,530 lbs
Benefiting Organizations:
Want to donate, but aren't available or aren't a student?
Visit the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's Reuse Directory: