It’s that time of year....

It’s that time of year again — some of you are packing up and heading off to exciting new adventures! But before you say goodbye, why not give your unwanted stuff a fresh start too?

Got random bits and bobs you’re not taking with you? We’d love for you to donate them to the Re-Use Fair — a student-powered project that gives pre-loved items a second life and helps others in the process.

Queen Mary Students’ Union and Residential Services are big fans of Re-Use — it saves students money and helps the planet by cutting down on waste, saving resources, and lowering carbon emissions. 🌍💚

See below for what we WILL and WON’T accept, how to store items, and where your nearest drop-off point is.

** All knives must be removed and handed over in a separate bag (e.g. sandwich bag or tied plastic bag etc.) or a secured container (such as a Tupperware box) - to prevent injury and ensure secure storage if handed over at the SU Hub. At Residential Services knives must be kept separate and put in the dedicated 'sharps' bin **

Store all items in double bin bags, zipped bags, a bag for life or securable container. 

YOU CAN DONATE:

• Clean and washed bedding – duvets, sheets & pillows
• Clean and washed towels
  
• Clean crockery and kitchenware*
  
• Other useful items (e.g. clothing hangers and electronics)
• Toiletries (full and unopened bottles only)
  
• Cleaning products
  
• Books (not course books - fiction)
  

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT:

• Items NOT properly stored in double bin bags, zipped bags, a bag for life, or a securable container.
• Stained, dirty or soiled bedding and towels – please ensure you check your soft furnishings for stains 
• Any food of any kind: perishable, non-perishable or otherwise - please donate non-perishable food to the Bow Food Bank or to the SU Student Food Pantry.
  
• Clothes and shoes – please donate to the British Heart Foundation bins on campus
  
• Open and part-filled toiletries
  
• Plastic wallets, ring binders
• Knives or other sharps (place these in the sharps bin, or follow the process below to donate at the SU Hub Reception)
  

Please donate any other items to residents staying longer, other charities where relevant, or dispose of these in the general waste bin.

Drop Off Locations and Times

Mile End Residents

1) QMSU hub reception - weekdays only

• 24th April – 1st May (9am – 4:45pm)
• 5th May – 5th June (9am – 8:45pm) (excluding 25th May)

2) Residences Reception, France House

Fri 24th April – Sunday 7th June 

• Fri & Mon: 10am – 2pm 
• Sat & Sun: 12:30pm – 3:30pm 
• Note: No collections on bank holiday Mondays (4th and 25th of May)

Dawson Hall Residents

• Thursday 21st May: 11am – 2pm 
• Wednesday 27th May: 11am – 2pm 
• Thursday 4th June: 11am – 2pm 

Floyer House Residents

• Wednesday 20th May: 11am – 2pm 
• Thursday 28th May: 11am – 2pm
• Thursday 4th June: 11am – 2pm 

PLEASE NOTE:

If the drop off times are not convenient for you:

• Please donate your unwanted items to the British Heart Foundation donation banks*, located between Beaumont Court and Creed Court, or between Maynard and Varey House, also at Sherren House and Blithehale Court, Bow Food Bank Boxes in the Zero Waste Shop and Village Shop or to the nearest charity shop.
• Refer to our alternative donation guidance

Any broken items or garbage must be disposed of in the recycling or general waste bins. Thank you. 

Find out more about how Queen Mary Students' Union is being green and more widely in Queen Mary. Follow Queen Mary Sustainability on Instagram to stay up to date with the latest green news and events.

If you have any questions please contact QMSU Hub reception at su-qmsu.reception@qmul.ac.uk or the Residences Reception using residences-reception@qmul.ac.uk.

*THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION WILL NOT ACCEPT:

• Blankets
• Carpets/Rugs
• Cushions/Pillows
• Glass
• Metal
• Paper
• Quilts
• Rags
• Rubbish
• Videos