Don't Ditch It - Donate It
Get involved
Simply by donating items to our collection points, that would otherwise be thrown out, the project is benefiting the campus community AND the environment. Donation points can be found near the Chaplaincy Centre, on Furness Avenue, Pendle Avenue, outside Barker House Farm and, for students living off-campus, at Chancellors Wharf.
There's some things you need to know
Thinking of donating some unwanted items? Great! there are some details we need to run through with you first. Click the boxes below to find out more.
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What we can accept
We can accept:
- Clothing
- Bedding
- Kitchenware
- Sealed non-perishable food, packets or tins
- Books
- Stationary
- Electrical items
- Household items such as coat hangers or decor
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What we cannot accept
Sadly we cannot accept:
- Open food packets
- Open bathroom products
- General waste
- Recyclable materials such as cardboard or plastic bottles (there are dedicated bins across all waste stores on campus for these)
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Donation point locations
Containers are located conveniently across campus and open 24/7 for you to donate your unwanted household items. Be sure to read up on the items we can and can't accept before donating.
Click the link below to find the container nearest you on MazeMap or you can use this link to view them all. You'll be able to use this for directions to the collection point:
Charity pick-up only:
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Drop off times and Information
The donation point containers on main campus are accessible 24/7 from early June to mid-September, please ensure your donations are left in a clean and tidy condition in the storage cages and bags provided. For donations at the Chancellor’s Wharf bike sheds, please use your electronic key to access, or speak to the porter or accommodation manager for access.
Charity collections must be arranged via the Green Lancaster Don't Ditch It team by emailing green@lancaster.ac.uk.