Annual Move Out Drive

The annual Move Out Drive at Georgetown University is a cornerstone event that embodies our commitment to community service and environmental sustainability. As the academic year concludes, we invite our campus community to participate in this meaningful initiative by donating gently used items instead of discarding them. This drive not only supports local charities but also promotes a culture of reusing and recycling. 

Every May, more than 250,000 pounds of items are collected through the combined efforts of students, faculty, and staff. The Move Out Drive aims to significantly reduce landfill waste by redirecting usable goods to those in need in our community. This initiative highlights our dedication to environmental stewardship and encourages everyone to consider the impact of their consumption habits. 

By addressing the challenge of managing tons of surplus clothing, books, furniture, household goods, food, electronics, and other items, the Move Out Drive turns a potential waste problem into a valuable resource for our community. In alignment with Georgetown’s social justice mission, we partner with local charities to ensure that these donations, worth over $300,000, reach individuals and families who need them most. This collaboration not only meets essential needs but also strengthens the bonds within our community and supports the important work of our non-profit partners. 

Through the Move Out Drive, Georgetown University demonstrates that small actions can lead to significant positive changes, fostering a spirit of generosity, sustainability, and shared responsibility. Through the years, the Move Out Drive has grown to involve the entire Georgetown community, on- and off-campus, to become emblematic of the university’s quadruple bottom line approach to sustainability, serving people, the planet, and promoting prosperity for the common good. The annual Move Out Drive is a collaboration of the Office of Sustainability, Office of Neighborhood Life, Office of Residential Living, the Department of Planning & Facilities Management,and, beginning in 2024, the Capitol Campus. We would also like to thank our generous corporate sponsors, whose support helps make the Drive possible: Coca-Cola and Mobile Mini Solutions.

• Unopened and non-perishable food
• Books in good condition
• Unopened, unused cleaning supplies
• Unopened, unused personal care items
• School/Office supplies in usable condition
• Sports equipment in usable condition
• Shoes in good condition
• Gently-used clothing in good condition (no holes, stains, etc.)
• Gently-used bedding/linens in good condition (no holes, stains, etc.)
• Plastic hangers (no metal hangers are accepted)
• Storage containers (no broken storage containers are accepted)
• Furniture in good, working condition (no broken furniture is accepted)
• Electronics in good, working condition
• Kitchenware in good condition
• Kitchen appliances in good, working condition

• Opened or perishable food
• Opened or used cleaning supplies
• Opened or used personal care items
• Broken donations
• Dirty donations (clothing, bedding, furniture)
• Wet donations
• Pillows
• Mattress pads
• Mattresses
• Storage containers with missing pieces/parts

Any items that are not accepted for donation should be properly disposed of at the nearest dumpster or trash bin on campus. Please do not bring items to the Move Out Drive that are not accepted for donation.