If you are moving out of an HFS residence hall or apartment, you can donate certain items through the UW’s SCRAM (Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout) event. The event runs from June 9 – 14, 2025 and is only open for HFS residents to donate.
SCRAM donation sites are in the below locations. If there isn’t a donation station in your residence hall, bring your items to a nearby location.
SCRAM donation sites
Sites are drop-off only. Please do not touch or move other donations.
| North Campus | West Campus |
|---|---|
|
McMahon Hall Lobby Oak Hall Denny Room |
Alder Hall Commons Cedar Apartments East Lounge Maple Hall Great Room Mercer Court Building A Great Room Poplar Hall 104 Resource Area |
How to donate
When you get to the donation site, read the signs carefully and sort your items. Items must be in good condition. There is a place for each of these categories:
Accepted items
- Art supplies
- Bedding, stuffed animals, pillows & towels
- Books & games
- Clothes hangers
- Clothing & accessories
- Décor & organizers – art, pen holders, trays, picture frames
- Food – unopen and shelf-stable canned or boxed food
- Electronics & appliances – fans, lamps, coffee makers, kettles, crockpots
- Foam mattress pads/ foam toppers
- Mattress pads and toppers cannot be recycled or donated, but there are drop-off locations at each donation site. They will be disposed as garbage.
- Kitchenware – pots, pans, dishes & utensils
- Hygiene & cleaning supplies – soaps, cleaners, toiletries (no toilet brushes or plungers!)
- Mini-fridges (defrosted) & microwaves
- Oversized items - like desk chairs, rugs & laundry baskets
- Red emergency backpacks
- If you plan to return to an HFS community, keep your emergency kit and bring it with you when you return.
Donation space is limited. Items accepted for donation will go to UW groups and local non-profits. The rest will be disposed of or sent to UW Surplus. If you can take your items with you or give them to someone directly, please do!
UW Recycling and UW Housing & Food Services organize the annual SCRAM event. If students have questions, please contact your Community Manager.