Recycling and Waste
Furniture, electronics, school supplies and household items
Consider sharing items you no longer need or want to help out someone who will be able to put them to good use. Please note, Ҵý is not affiliated with any of the below organizations.
Battery recycling collection container
After selling, donating, or giving away your unwanted items, you may have waste left over. Knowing the best way to responsibly dispose or recycle your waste is a critical step in a sustainable move-out.
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Dispose of your batteries in your nearest e360 recycling bin
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Electronic waste can be recycled through . Find your nearest drop off location .
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Garbage and Waste - drop off locations
Used textbooks
Consider donating your previously used textbook to , find your Nearest box HERE, or sell your used textbook to the .
Clothing donations
Donating your unused and unwanted clothing is a great way to clear some closet space, make your move easier, and help those in need.
Recycle your bicycle with Gear Up!
Gear Up! Recycled Used Bicycles is a social enterprise in Kingston, providing youth with life and employment skills while making affordable pre-owned bikes available to the local community.
Food donations
Consider donating extra food and pantry items when you move out, some helpful local locations are:
Sustainable Consumption
Coordinate With Your Housemates
Whether you’re settling into a new place or simply reorganizing your shared space, talk to your housemates about what appliances, furniture, and other shared items are already available. This helps avoid unnecessary duplicates and saves space, money, and effort.
Common duplicate items could include:
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Kitchen appliances
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Living room furniture & decor
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Desks, Kitchen tables & Chairs
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Lamps and lighting
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Cookware and utensils
Buy Second Hand
When you purchase a used item, rather than buying new, you reduce your environmental impact in two significant ways: keeping things out of the landfill and reducing the demand for the creation of new products. Save money and feel good about making sustainable choices!
Below is a list of local resources to purchase gently used items.
You can find some great affordable options for your rental’s furnishings while keeping these items from going to the landfill and avoiding disposing of all that packaging. Below is a list of various ways to purchase used items.
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Used affordable textbooks at the