The UofG Free Store
The UofG Free Store is a student-led waste reduction initiative that allows University of Guelph community members to rehome unwanted items and pick up desired items free of charge.
The UofG Free Store aims to divert usable items from ending up in a landfill by providing an opportunity for things to be given a second life and rehomed to another member of the University of Guelph community.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the UofG Free Store was run as a monthly pop-up-style event where University of Guelph community members could leave items or pick up items from the setup location for a day. Items commonly found in the UofG Free Store included books, office/room decor, stickers and buttons, and ceramic mugs.
This semester, the UofG Free Store will be hosting pop-ups in the University Centre.
Upcoming Pop-up:
Date: Thursday, March 16th
Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: University Centre Courtyard
Items we DO accept:
- Books & textbooks
- Room décor: art, hangers, bookends, vases, etc.
- Small storage: bins, plant pots, etc.
- School: unused notebooks, unused stationery, backpacks, etc.
- Recreation: balls, frisbees, etc.
- Arts supplies: Clean paintbrushes, small paints, glue, craft materials, etc.
- Kitchenware: cups, plates, reusable mugs, small countertop appliances, etc.
Items NOT accepted:
- Clothing or ANY textiles (sheets, pillows, etc.)
- ANY furniture or appliances
- ANY broken, stained or severely damaged items.
- Any large recreation items (helmets etc.)
- Mattress toppers
- Any food products
- Binders!
- Electronics of any kind
- Jewellery
- Cleaning products
- Toiletries (cosmetics, shampoo, lotions, etc.)
Note: Due to capacity, we will accept a maximum of 5 items per person for donation at our upcoming pop-up. We reserve the right to refuse any items that aren't fit for donation! Please send us a direct message if you have questions regarding accepted items.
Get Involved
To join the UofG Free Store Team, please email Sam (she/her) at sustainability@uoguelph.ca. The UofG Free Store Team meets weekly on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm.