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Green Move Out
Make your Move-Out Green! With GW’s Green Move-Out Program
Green Move-Out, a major university initiative, makes the residence hall move-out process more environmentally- and community-friendly through a multifaceted donation drive! Bins are set up in the lobbies of residential halls to collect the following items for donation:
- Clothing
- Lightly used shoes
- School supplies and books
- Toys and games
- Kitchenware
- Small household furniture and appliances (not broken or defective)
- Non-perishable food items
These items are then bagged by student volunteers and donated daily to local charity partners (note: please do not reopen bags once they are tied). Every year, Green Move-Out diverts over 65,000 pounds of reusable goods from landfills. This initiative is made possible through support from students, staff, student staff, and faculty volunteers.
Questions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at sustaingw
gwu [dot] edu.
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?
You can make a difference by signing up today to support Green Move Out 2026 as a volunteer. Volunteers can qualify for extended stay as late as May 21 by completing a minimum of three shifts after the standard move-out date of May 8th, including one shift on or after Monday, May 18.
Volunteers who work a minimum of two shifts will be given VIP access to next fall's Reuse Market.
Volunteers also get first pick on items!
Failure to attend a Green Move Out shift may result in a fine of $20 placed on your student account.
Accepted Items ✅
- Non-perishable foods
- Unused cleaning supplies
- School supplies and books
- Unused toiletries
- Toys and games
- Electronics in working condition
- Cap and gown
- Lightly used shoes
- Lightly used towels and linens
- Small furniture (including mirrors)
- Shelving and storage in good condition
- Kitchen appliances in working condition
- Lighting and decor
- Clean kitchenware
- Lightly used clothing
Unaccepted Items ❌
- Mattress toppers
- Opened or perishable foods
- Opened or used perishable food items
- Opened or used cleaning supplies
- Broken furniture
- Dirty donations (clothing, bedding, furniture)
- Broken mirrors
- Wet donations
- Used undergarments (socks, underwear, bras, swimsuits)
- Inappropriate media or items
Trust your judgement! If there is something you wouldn’t want used, don’t donate it!
FAQs
- Can I donate my mattress topper?
No. Mattress toppers are considered bulk trash. If you know that you will need a bulk trash pickup, please submit a FixIt ticket in advance. You must be present for the pickup.
If you are unable to be present, you can bring your bulk trash items to the two student-accessible open top dumpsters located on campus. One is located in the Tompkins Hall parking lot on 23rd and H Street and the other is in Lot 3 located across from University Yard on 20th and H Street. If you have any further questions, please reach out to sustaingw
gwu [dot] edu.- Does volunteering at Green Move-Out count for community service hours?
Yes! Volunteering at GMO does count for community service via Givepulse.
- What can I do with the leftover food in my fridge?
Please throw these foods away or compost them at COLIN in Kogan Plaza. Opened and perishable foods cannot be donated to Green Move-Out.
- Does Green Move Out extended housing cost extra?
No. By completing a minimum of three GMO shifts after the standard move-out date of May 8th, including one shift on or after Monday, May 18, volunteers can qualify for extended stay as late as May 21 with no extra cost.
- Can I donate to Green Move-Out even if I'm living off-campus?
Yes! Even if you live off-campus, you are able to donate your items into the Green Move-Out bins, located inside the GW residence halls.
- What can I do with my bulk trash?
Bulk trash is not accepted in the Green Move-Out bins. If you know that you will need a bulk trash pickup, please submit a FixIt ticket in advance. You must be present for the pickup.
If you are unable to be present, you can bring your bulk trash items to the two student-accessible open top dumpsters located on campus. One is located in the Tompkins Hall parking lot on 23rd and H Street and the other is in Lot 3, located across from University Yard on 20th and H Street. If you have any further questions, please reach out to sustaingw
gwu [dot] edu.- How can I donate my items if I live on the Vern?
There will be Green Move-Out bins located in West Hall and in Somers Hall for those living on the hillside dorms on the Vern.
- How can I donate my items if I live in Fraternity/Sorority housing?
You can bring your donations to the Green Move-Out bins located in your nearest residence hall. See the Green Move Out Map under Resources!
- What can I do with my broken items?
Green Move-Out does not accepted broken items. Trust your judgement - if there is something you wouldn’t want used, don’t donate it!
- What happens to all the donations?
Donations are organized, sorted, and bagged by our GMO volunteers and donated to our local community partners or set aside for Reuse Market in the beginning of the fall semester. For more information about our community partners, see below!
Special Thank You to Our Community Partners!
