What: University YMCA's Dump & Run
environmental recycling program and annual garage sale.
Who: University YMCA at the University of
Illinois and International Student and Scholar Services.
Where: May collections are located at the
University YMCA at the University of Illinois and International Student and
Scholar Services. There will also be collections in August at the U of I
Stock Pavilion.
When: Collection of items will begin on
Monday, May 6, 2013 and the specific dates and times are:
May 6-8
from 9:00am - 4:00pm
from 9:00am- 6:00pm from 9:00am - 4:00pm from 9:00am - 4:00pm
The Sale is on Saturday, August 24
and Sunday, August 25
Website: www.universityymca.org/dumpandrun
About Dump & Run: Dump & Run is a fundraising
program that the University Y has been doing for the past 11 years. Its basic
concept is simple: we collect reusable items, which students would otherwise
dispose of as they move out, and then sell the collected items at our Annual
Garage Sale in late August. This project reduces litter and consumer waste,
saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing units,
provides inexpensive items for students to purchase in the fall, and acts as
a great fundraiser for the University YMCA, Champaign County's oldest
charity.
We do NOT collect: stoves, washers, dryers,
non-working electronics and computer parts, sleeper sofas, mattresses, and
large exercise equipment. The Habitat for Humanity store downtown Champaign
may be able to take your donations of stoves, washers, dryers, sleeper sofas,
and exercise equipment.
We collect: We will only accept clothing
that is in nearly-new condition. Other than that, we will take just about
anything ranging from furniture, working electronics, backpacks, bicycles,
school supplies, jewelry, winter clothing, shoes, kitchen appliances, glassware,
CDs/records (vinyl!!), books, working computers, artwork, toys, sporting
equipment, non-perishable food items, toiletries, lawn and garden items, and
other household goods. If you think an item may not be in good enough
condition to be resold, give it to us anyway. Hopefully we can find it a
home!
Additional Information: Volunteer for 6 hours or more
and receive first dibs on all Dump & Run items! For more information or
to sign up to volunteer, please visit:www.universityymca.org/dumpandrun
Editor's Note: To pre-arrange interviews,
please contact Becca Guyette at 217-337-1500 or becca@universityymca.org
Media
Kit:
Video clip: Becca Guyette, University Y Development Director explains Dump & Run:http://youtu.be/o3bllDbg8FQ
4 Photos:
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During the Big August Sale, the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion is the perfect
place to find great deals on gently used furniture, clothing, and household goods,
and so much more.
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| Dump & Run volunteers during May 2012 Collection Days |
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| One of the many boxes our Dump & Run volunteers sort during May Collection Days |
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