Events / Lighten Your Load: Move Out Donations Event

Lighten Your Load: Move Out Donations Event

Graduating seniors and WashU students living in off-campus housing north of Washington University can donate their unwanted goods as they move out this May & June.  

Curbside Pick Up

Curbside pick up for donations (as well as disposal for large items) can be requested on Friday afternoons through June 12 in the following areas: Parkview Gardens (north of the Loop), Ames Place/Rosedale Heights (U Drive/Washington Ave), and Skinker DeBaliviere (east of Skinker). 

  • Friday, May 22
  • Friday, May 29
  • Friday, June 5
  • Friday, June 12

Schedule a curbside pick up in advance by the Thursday prior (by midnight) using the form below. On the Friday of your scheduled pick up, bring your items to the curb/ground level by 1pm. Items will be picked up by 4pm.

Note: Curb-side pick up is ONLY available for furniture & bulky items, as well as electronics.

Outlets for Additional Donations

Students living in off-campus Residential Life housing (only) can leave additional types of donations in the basement of their building or similar area as directed by Res Life during their scheduled move out process. For details, click here.

Plan ahead

If the curbside pick up dates don’t correspond with your moving schedule, consider donating your large items and electronics the Friday before you leave. You can also donate other items in the days leading up to your move out. Click here for a guide to local agencies currently accepting a wide variety of donations to support the St. Louis community during the COVID crisis. Your donations make a difference!