What Goes Around Comes Around
A FREE On-Campus Pop-Up Thrift ShopWhen students move out of their residence halls at the end of the year, they donate gently used items like linens, bathroom and kitchen supplies, clothing and unopened food stuffs. We keep all these items out of landfill by donating food to the Feed U Pantry and redistributing everything else to students in a free pop-up thrift shop at the beginning of the next semester. The program, fondly known as “WGACA,” helps meet students’ basic needs, promotes a circular economy and moves toward a zero waste campus.
If you want to ensure access to these items for the fall semester, please contact the Basic Needs Collective.
Come Thrift with Us!
Did you know the Sustainability Office hosts the largest FREE thrift shop on campus? Well, you do now! Join us to contribute to the circular economy, keep textiles out of the landfill, and find your new favorite clothing item!
Next Pop-Up Thrift Shop
When: Friday, August 16, 2024 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Union East Ballroom
This is a one-afternoon opportunity, don't miss it!
In partnership with Facilities Management, Housing and Residential Education, the Sustainability Office hosts this FREE pop-up thrift shop to redistribute the clothing we collected during moveout. Students donated 8,115 lbs of items while moving out of the dorms in Spring 2024. So bring a friend and take what you need: we have jeans, tops, sweatshirts, athletic wear, sweaters, jackets, dresses, and more.
If you would like to ensure access to our limited supply of linens, pillows, books, towels, bathroom and kitchen items, please contact the Basic Needs Collective.
Contribute to our Circular Economy - Donate to What Goes Around Comes Around
Donations collection periods historically have occurred during move-out weeks for on-campus dorms. Collections mostly take place in Kahlert Village and Peterson Heritage Center.
Check back in spring for April 2025 collection information!
WE ACCEPT
Clothing
Shoes
Pillows
Sheets
Blankets
Kitchenware
Household decor
Non-perishable food (unopened only)
Books
Unused notebooks
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
Dirty/unwashed clothing, bedding, dishes, etc.
Underwear
Socks
Foam & mattress pads
Opened food
Opened or used hygiene products
Weapons
Refrigerators
Past What Goes Around Comes Around Events
Take a look back at the fun collections and pop-up thrift shops we've hosted in the past!
