In need of office furniture or clothing for a job interview? Have items you’d like to repurpose rather than send to the landfill? Explore the University’s various reuse programs.
Medical Center Surplus Property
This surplus property program is open to all University community members. Items are donated from different areas of the University and are then available for purchase. Pick up items for free at an off-site warehouse or have them delivered for a $90 charge. Email Chris Krenzer from Medical Center Facilities Operations with questions at ckrenzer@facilities.rochester.edu.
School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School, or the College
Employees in these units who are interested in repurposing items or searching for repurposed items can email Nicholas Ernst-Maynard at nicholas.maynard@rochester.edu.
Name plates
Mail used and unneeded name plates to the Sign Shop, Box 623. They will be repurposed for new name plates. Questions? Contact Tony Redden at tony_redden@urmc.rochester.edu.
Move-out cleanout
When students living on campus move out in May, we collect gently used items to donate to campus and community partners.
Food pantry
All students and postdocs at the University can browse and choose non-perishable items. Donated items are accepted.
Career closet
The Greene Career Center provides students with access to gently used professional apparel for interviews, presentations, conferences, internships, and the first days on a job. Donated clothing is accepted.
Dining services
Reduce consumption and waste with a reusable clamshell, a reusable mug, and the food recovery program.