AUSTIN, TX – Austin Resource Recovery is partnering with the Development Services Department’s Code Compliance Unit, the University of Texas (UT) Office of Sustainability, and the UT New Student Services Off-Campus Initiative to host MoveOutATX July 27–31. The annual event offers a convenient way for students to dispose of gently used items in a sustainable way. 

Students can drop off furniture, household items, small appliances, clothing, cleaning supplies, unopened food and more at seven donation stations throughout North and West Campus from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Items will only be accepted during operating hours.  

Additionally, the Free Furniture Market returns for its third year. Participating reuse organizations will transfer donated furniture pieces from the donation stations to the market at the UT Austin Whitaker Courts Parking Lot. Items will be made available to Austinites on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be able to load and transport items themselves and will be required to sign a liability waiver. The market will be open July 27–31, 6:30–8 p.m. and August 1, 8–10 a.m. There is a limit of two pieces of furniture per person. Furniture sets (dining room table and chairs, matching chairs, nightstand pair, etc.) are considered one item. 

Community volunteers are needed to staff the Free Furniture Market. Volunteers will receive cold water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, cool-it towels and discounts to local businesses. Volunteers can sign-up for 2.5 hour shifts at MoveOutATX.org.  

“MoveOutATX is an easy way for students to give back to the community while moving out,” said Austin Resource Recovery Director Richard McHale. “Students can get rid of their gently used items in a convenient way while keeping reusable items out of the landfill. This program is helping us reach our zero waste goals while supporting the local economy.” 

2024 dates, times and locations:

MoveOutATX donation stations are open daily July 27–31, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Locations: 

• Camino Flats, 2810 Salado St. (near 28th St.)
• Croix Condos, 706 W 25th St. (parking lot across from The Block on 25th St.)
• Escala Condos, 1000 W 26th St. (near 26th St. and San Gabriel St.)
• Lenox Condos, 915 W 23rd St. (near 23rdSt. and San Gabriel St.)
• Texas Tri Delta, 503 W 27th St. (parking lot on Nueces St. near 27th St.)
• Pearl Street Co-op, 2000 Pearl St. (near 21st St.)
• UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. (near the tennis courts) 

The Free Furniture Market will be open daily July 27–31, 6:30–8 p.m. and August 1, 8–10 a.m. at the UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St., Austin, TX 78751. The parking lot is off 51st St. near the tennis courts. 
  
This year's participating reuse organizations include Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, UT Outpost and Arms of Hope. Learn more at MoveOutATX.org.  

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About Austin Resource Recovery

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling, composting, trash, large brush, bulk items and dead animals. We also sweep the streets, recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste, and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at austinrecycles.com