Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | City Of Austin website
AUSTIN, TX – Austin Resource Recovery is partnering with the Development Services Department’s Code Compliance Unit, the University of Texas (UT) Office of Sustainability, and the UT New Student Services Off-Campus Initiative to host MoveOutATX from July 27 to 31. The annual event offers a convenient way for students to dispose of gently used items sustainably.
Students can drop off furniture, household items, small appliances, clothing, cleaning supplies, unopened food, and more at seven donation stations throughout North and West Campus from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Items will only be accepted during operating hours.
Additionally, the Free Furniture Market returns for its third year. Participating reuse organizations will transfer donated furniture pieces from the donation stations to the market at the UT Austin Whitaker Courts Parking Lot. Items will be made available to Austinites on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be able to load and transport items themselves and will be required to sign a liability waiver. The market will be open from July 27 to 31, 6:30–8 p.m., and August 1, 8–10 a.m. There is a limit of two pieces of furniture per person. Furniture sets (dining room table and chairs, matching chairs, nightstand pair) are considered one item.
Community volunteers are needed to staff the Free Furniture Market. Volunteers will receive cold water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, cool-it towels, and discounts to local businesses. Volunteers can sign up for 2.5-hour shifts at MoveOutATX.org.
“MoveOutATX is an easy way for students to give back to the community while moving out,” said Austin Resource Recovery Director Richard McHale. “Students can get rid of their gently used items in a convenient way while keeping reusable items out of the landfill. This program is helping us reach our zero waste goals while supporting the local economy.”
2024 dates, times and locations:
MoveOutATX donation stations are open daily from July 27 to 31, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Free Furniture Market will be open daily from July 27 to 31, 6:30–8 p.m., and August 1, 8–10 a.m., at the UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot located at 287 W 51st St., Austin, TX 78751 near the tennis courts.
This year's participating reuse organizations include Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, UT Outpost and Arms of Hope. Learn more at MoveOutATX.org.
About Austin Resource Recovery
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin providing essential services that protect people and our planet. ARR collects recycling, composting materials, trash, large brush items as well as bulk items and dead animals; sweeps streets; recycles household hazardous waste safely; and provides community outreach and education. ARR aims to transform traditional waste management into sustainable resource recovery practices globally.
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