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The Reuse Fair is Back!

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? 

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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 the University 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.

WHAT CAN AND CAN’T YOU DONATE?  

When donating you must: 

Remove all knives and hand them over in a separate bag or container, this is to prevent injury and to ensure secure storage. 

Store all items in double bins 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 & part bottles) 
  • Cleaning products  
  • Books (not course books – fiction) 

 

WE WILL NOT COLLECT: 

  • Items not properly stored in double bins bags, zipped bags, a bag for life or 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 to Bow Foodbank where suitable, or to the 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  

Please donate anything else to other residents who might be staying longer or otherwise dispose of these in the general waste bin. 

 

DONATION TIMES AND LOCATIONS

Mile End Residents  

1) QMSU hub reception - weekdays only  

  • 5th-30th May (10am-8pm)  
  • 2nd-6th June (10am-4pm) 

 2) Residences Reception - France House 

  • Fri 16 – Mon 19 May 
     🕘 Fri & Mon: 9am–2pm 
     🕙 Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm 
  • Fri 23 – Mon 26 May 
     🕘 Fri & Mon: 9am–2pm 
     🕙 Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm 
  • Fri 30 May – Mon 2 June 
     🕘 Fri & Mon: 9am–2pm 
     🕙 Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm 
  • Fri 6 – Sun 8 June 
     🕘 Fri: 9am–2pm 
     🕙 Sat & Sun: 10am–4pm 

Dawson Hall Residents  
 Drop off your donations to staff at the collection point: 

  • Wed 21 May | 5–7pm 
  • Mon 26 May | 5–7pm 
  • Wed 28 May | 5–7pm 
  • Wed 04 June | 5–7pm 
  • Fri 06 June | 4–7pm 

Floyer House Residents  
 Drop-offs run from 4–6pm: 

  • Tue 20 May 
  • Mon 26 May 
  • Wed 28 May 
  • Tue 03 June 
  • Fri 06 June 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

If the drop off times are not convenient for you:  

  • Refer to our alternative donation guidance here.

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

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If you have any questions please contact QMSU Hub reception at su-qmsu.reception@qmul.ac.uk or sustainability team at sustainability@qmul.ac.uk  

 

 

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