Move-Out Market

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What is the Student Union Move-Out Market?

  • The move-out program is a Student Union led initiative made possible by the Community Engagement and Emergency Fund (CEEF) aimed to promote and facilitate sustainable exchange at Brandeis University. The program intends to reduce waste through the collection of gently used items useful for residential living on campus, for other peers to continue to use.
  • Towards the end of the academic year, the Move-Out Market schedules days in each living community to accept items that students no longer need. These items are collected, inventoried, and then students enrolled in classes over the next academic year will have the opportunity to acquire them. Any remaining items will be donated.

What items are accepted?

Items we accept Items we do not accept
  • Electronics
    • Microwave, Mini Fridge, Fan, Desk Lamp, Power Strip, Chargers, Alarm Clock
    • MUST be small, clean, and functional
  • Clothing
    • Shirts, Pants, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Shoes
    • MUST be clean/gently used
    • NO Undergarments/Socks
    • NO ripped, stained, dirty clothing
  • Cleaning Supplies
    • Laundry Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Cleaning Sprays, Sponges, Paper Towels, Trash Bags, Laundry Baskets, Hygiene Products
    • MUST be unopened/unused
  • Desk and Office Supplies
    • Notebooks, Binders, Pens, Pencils, Folders, Desk Organizers, Calculators, Textbooks
    • MUST be unused/lightly used
  • Small Furniture and Room Items
    • Desk Chairs, Mattress Toppers, Mirrors, Bed Raisers, Bookshelves, Tables, Storage Carts/Bins, Rugs, Hangers, Mirrors, Décor
    • MUST be clean/good condition
  • Kitchen and Dining Items
    • Pots and Pans, Plates, Bowls, Utensils, Mugs, Food Storage Containers, Drying Racks
    • MUST be clean
  • Bedding
  • Food items (Please Donate to Brandies Pantry)
  • Previously used toiletries
  • Old class materials (NO lab goggles!)
  • Dirty, ripped, or stained clothing
  • Mattresses
  • Extra large furniture
  • Broken electronics or furniture
  • Hazardous materials (chemicals, paint, etc)
  • Prescription medication
  • Weapons
  • Personal Documents

 How can I acquire items?

  • Upon completion of item collection, there will be two opportunities to claim items.
    • At the end of the semester, students will be able to purchase items for a nominal fee and either immediately take the item, or we can set aside the item for pick up at the beginning of the following semester.
    • Students will also have the opportunity at the beginning of the following semester to acquire any remaining items.
  • Fees
    • Most items will be between $1 and $20. For instance, a shirt may be $1 and a TV may be $20. There may be exceptions for larger items or for many small items (pens, paper, etc.)

What are the collection and pickup dates for Spring 2026?

Date

Area

Collection Location

Monday, April 27th

Skyline and East

ICC

Monday, April 27th

North

Polaris Lounge

Tuesday, April 28th

Massel/Rosenthal & Ridge/Ziv/Village

Shapiro Lounge

Wednesday, April 29th

Mods

Van

Wednesday, April 29th

Charles River

Charles River Commons

Thursday, April 30th

Central Campus Area

Shapiro Campus Center

Wednesday, May 13th

Central Campus Area

Shapiro Campus Center

Thursday, May 14th

Central Campus Area

Shapiro Campus Center

Friday, May 15th

Central Campus Area

Shapiro Campus Center