
Sustainable Move Out
Give before you Go!
Saint Mary's is gearing up to help students properly manage all of the unnecessary waste generated during move-out week, to make end-of-year move-out more sustainable. From May 16–19, students can donate gently-used, functional items at collection sites throughout campus. Items will be donated to local nonprofits as well as our Saint Mary's own Free Store. In an effort to divert as much as possible from the landfill, students are also encouraged to to recycle and compost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What can be donated? Lightly used clothing, working appliances, kitchen & housewares, school supplies, and small furniture in good condition.
Where should I put my donated items? Large white donation bins (see map below) will be placed at 10 drop-off sites around campus.
Where can I recycle electronics, batteries, and ink? Saint Mary’s has several brown bins on campus to recycle small electronics:
- In front of the Library
- First floor De La Salle Hall
- In front of Galileo Hall
- First floor of the Business Office
What is the last day I can donate? Donation bins are only available during move-out, May 16–19.
Where can I donate food? Please place nonperishable, unopened food in the designated box marked “food donations” in each of the 10 donation drop-off locations (see map below).
What can I recycle and compost? Recycle (Blue Cart): Flattened cardboard, paper, empty plastic containers #1–7, empty glass bottles and jars, metal cans, etc. Compost (Green Cart): All food that can’t be donated should be composted. Uncoated food-soiled paper, such as napkins, paper plates, and pizza boxes, can also go in the green cart. Please remove food from packaging!
This sounds fun! Can I volunteer? Yes, to help us throughout move-out week contact smcsustainability@stmarys-ca.edu
