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Haverford (RE)Uses

Haverford (RE)uses is a sustainable initiative with the goal of reducing our carbon footprint on campus.

This can be done by diverting waste from landfills and reducing the need for new purchases (and the accompanying packaging). Through the (RE)use initiative students are encouraged to give their unwanted items a new life by donating them to be used by others. Our initiative involves a (RE)use store, as well as, partnerships with Haverford’s food pantry and GreenDrop.

It is governed by the Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER) and currently staffed by volunteers, student workers, and the Arboretum Program Coordinator. Additional support comes from the President’s Office and the Council for Sustainability and Social Responsibility (CSSR).

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Visit the (RE)use Store

For the spring semester the (RE)use Store will be open on Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 1 - 3 p.m., Fridays 9 - 11 a.m., and Sundays 7 - 9 p.m. We will be closed during all holidays, school breaks, and for the summer. To visit the (RE)use Store please make sure to make an appointment on our calendar. Once you have made an appointment visit the store at your scheduled time. Enter through the main door of Comfort and proceed down the stairwell to the basement. The (RE)use Store is right around the corner to the left. If you are locked out please email hc-reuse [at] haverford.edu

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(RE)use Store Collection Dates

Questions?

If you have any questions please hc-reuse [at] haverford.edu (email us)!

How it Works

You do not need to make an appointment to drop off your belongings during move-out. Please bring all donations either directly to the (RE)use Store in Comfort or to the Collection Truck on Hannum Drive in HCA. See the calendar above for collection dates and times.

Collection Truck

Bring your donations to the large truck on Hannum drive and check-in with the attendant on duty. They will assist you in sorting your donations into the proper bin.

Comfort (RE)use Store

Enter through the main door of Comfort and proceed down the stairwell to the basement. The One Card Reader will accept all student IDs during the drop-off hours. Once in the basement, there will be a collection attendant on duty to assist you with dropping off your items in the designated areas. Please note all fridges must go directly to Comfort Hall.

  • What We Do & Do Not Accept


    What We Accept

    • Fridges and larger appliances (Comfort Only)
    • Fans
    • Lamps
    • Hangers
    • Kitchen Goods
    • Office Goods
    • New Toiletries
    • Nonperishable Food (donated to The Nest)
    • Clothing (donated to Greendrop)
    • Towels (donated to an animal shelter)
    • So much more!!


    What We Do Not Accept

    • Broken items
    • Clothing
    • Dirty items
    • Opened/Used toiletries
    • Large furniture
    • Mattress pads
    • Rugs
    • Trash

     

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  • Details About Dropping Off

    You do not need to make an appointment to drop off your belongings during move-out. Please bring all donations either directly to the (RE)use Store in Comfort or to the POD container on Hannum Drive in HCA. See the calendar above for collection dates and times.

    • Collection Truck:

      • Bring your donations to the POD container on Hannum drive and check-in with the attendant on duty. They will assist you in sorting your donations into the proper bin.
    • Comfort (RE)use Store:
      • Enter through the main door of Comfort and proceed down the stairwell to the basement. The One Card Reader will accept all student IDs during the drop-off hours. Once in the basement, there will be a collection attendant on duty to assist you with dropping off your items in the designated areas. Please note all fridges must go directly to Comfort Hall.
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  • Where is the (RE)use Store?

    Comfort Residence Hall:

    The (RE)use Store is located in the basement of Comfort. Please use your one card to enter the building and come directly down the stairs and around the corner to the (RE)use Store. If the door is locked please email hc-reuse [at] haverford.edu.

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  • Need Assistance Transporting Items?

    The mailroom window in the campus center has blue rolling carts that you can check out to help with moving your items from your dorms to the drop-off locations. These carts are only available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. so please plan accordingly.

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  • How to Return a Borrowed (Re)Use Mini-Fridge

    After removing all items from your mini-fridge it should be unplugged and cleaned. The freezer and fridge will need to be completely dried. If you close the fridge while it is still wet the inside will mold.

    In order for your fridge to be checked back in it must be taken to the basement of Comfort and checked in with the attendant on duty who will inspect it and cross your name off a list. If you need help carrying it down the stairs please come downstairs and ask for help. Do not leave your fridge outside, or drop it off at the store outside of the hours of operation. Our workers value their free time and will be instructed to leave right at store closing so no late fridges will be accepted.

    Failure to properly clean and return your fridge will result in you not being able to use the (RE)use Store in the future.

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