Procedure

ReUSE is a materials exchange, which means we accept and appreciate donations as well as pickups.

Some items that we accept/offer include:

binders hole-punchers calculators bulletin boards desk trays books file folders clothes hangers paperclips staples

readers notebooks folders one-side clean paper pens, pencils scisssors toys desk lamps clothes moving boxes

Items that we cannot accept:

• Hazardous waste (paint, paint thinners, batteries, motor oil). For a list of items classfied as hazardous waste and how to dispose of these materials, go to http://ehs.berkeley.edu/hazmat.html
• Electronic waste (computers, printers, fax machines). There are many Alameda county programs that will take these items listed on stopwaste.org
• Broken items

 

How to donate/pick up medium to small items:

Stop by one of our conveniently placed ReUSE stations and leave any items that you would like to donate, or pick up anything you would like. Most of these stations have donation/pick up lists, which we appreciate you filling out so we know what moves through the station between maintenance checks. Please try to keep things tidy and don't take our organizational items.

 

How to donate large items or lots of items:

If you or your department have more than a box of material, ReUSE is happy to coordinate a pick up. Email us at reuse_contact@lists.berkeley.edu and we will schedule an appropriate time.