Moving out and have donations for furniture and items in reuse condition? HUH is excited to share that we are continuing the Fill the Truck program!
Operated in partnership with Harvard Recycling and the Office for Sustainability, we collect your unwanted items and get them to those in need, while keeping sustainable move-out practices in mind.
Please do not leave any unwanted items in your apartment, hallways, lobbies, trash areas, or elsewhere on the grounds of your property.
Stations are available May 6th!
Here's what you can donate:
LARGE ITEMS
Loose or boxed (cleaned and/or wiped down):
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Furniture including tables, chairs, couches, dressers, desks, beds, mattresses, mirrors, storage crates, trash cans, bulletin boards, rugs, etc.
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Dishes, cups, silverware, pots, pans, and other cooking utensils
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Tools and small appliances including mini-fridges, microwaves, fans, AC’s, lamps, clocks
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Computers and parts, printers, cords, phones and other electronics, working or broken
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Textbooks
FOOD AND SUPPLY DONATION
Collected bagged or in boxes:
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Only Non-perishable and unopened food items, bath/beauty supplies, and household cleaners
RECYCLING
- Clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding, small books, office supplies, toys, and other various small housewares
WHERE TO DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS
The stations below are available starting May 6th and will remain available until further notice throughout the moving season:
- Botanic Gardens (parking area off Linnaen St)
- 8 Mt Auburn St
- Peabody Terrace
- One Western Ave
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Harvard Recycling will be sending donations to several charities including Harvard Habitat for Humanity, Allston-Brighton Food Pantry, Cambridge Family Shelter of the YWCA, Furnishing Hope, and those in need on and near our campus.
Thank you for your support to keep reusable items out of the landfills!
Sincerely,
Harvard University Housing