Department Clear Outs, Recycling and Disposal

We can help you or your department with the following workspace clear out needs:

a pre-move clear out of unwanted furniture, furnishings or waste
removing any unwanted furniture, furnishings or reusable supplies at anytime
collecting and disposing of large amounts of recyclable materials on an on-going basis
one-time collection of large garbage or recyclable items

Furniture Swap

The Furniture Swap is our on-campus furniture re-homing program.
This waste reduction initiative is available to staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.
The University Sustainability Office operates the Furniture Swap Shop to repurpose reusable (gently used) furniture, furnishings and reusable supplies available on campus.
Step 1. Photograph your department's unwanted items.
Step 2. Submit a removal request to the U of G Furniture Swap.
Step 3. Once you have submitted your Furniture Swap request, Materials Handling will be notified and contact you to set up a suitable pickup day and time.

Waste from Clear Outs

Regular garbage and recyclables will be disposed of by Custodial Services if it is in a bag no larger than 30 X 38 inches, and you can comfortably lift the bag.
Email custodial@uoguelph.ca to have clear garbage bags and blue transparent recycling bags delivered to your workplace for your clear out.
For anything that cannot fit in a 30 X 38 bag criteria (typically wood or metal objects), Materials Handling will remove the items if they are tagged for disposal.
Keep waste stored within your workplace and in compliance with Fire Code regulations until removed.

Fine White Paper Recycling

Email the Work Order Desk at wo@pr.uoguelph.ca to have Materials Handlers deliver and pick-up fine white paper bins across campus.
Wednesday is the designated day for provision of this service. Exceptions will be made if urgent.
Please fill the bin 3/4 full and then email prmoves@pr.uoguelph.ca for pick-up.
Please note, hardcover books, binders, and plastic covers cannot be placed in these bins. Refer to Recycling Information on the U of G Sustainability website
For fire code reasons please refrain from leaving fine white paper bins in a hallway or stairway.
These bins may seriously restrict people's movement in the event of an emergency.
If you are going to have a bin for more than a day, find a room where the bin can be stored when it is full or not in use.

Recycling E-waste

Materials Handling assists the University's Sustainability Office with their E-waste Recycling Program. Questions regarding what is recyclable can be fielded by the Sustainability Team at sustainability@uoguelph.ca.
		Delivery: To request the delivery of an E-Waste Bin please email wo@pr.uoguelph.ca. The request for delivery must include the following information: Subject: E-Waste Bin Request Name: Primary contact who will be arranging the e-waste bin exchange Building: Building number and building name Room Number: If in a common area, closest room Pick-Up:To request pick-up of a full E-Waste Bin(s) email prmoves@pr.uoguelph.ca Specific Instructions: For fire code reasons please refrain from leaving e-waste carts in a hallway or stairway. These bins may seriously restrict people's movement in the event of an emergency. If you are going to have a bin for more than a day, find a room where the bin can be stored when it is full or not in use.

Materials Handling staff will pick up your collection of used ink and toner cartridges if they are securely bagged or boxed to prevent spillage.
Please note, used ink and toner cartridges can be placed in E-Waste Bins.

Please visit the University Toner and Cartridge Recycling Program

Move Out Madness

Move Out Madness is designed to help University of Guelph students redirect unwanted furniture and furnishings, food, and clothing to community agencies, recycling facilities, or student reuse.
The Move Out Madness Website is unavailable at this time due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Confidential Paper Shredding and Disposal

Confidential paper shredding and disposal may be requested through the University of Guelph Shred-It (Stericycle) web portal.

Refer to 'Fine White Paper Recycling' above for details on delivery and pick-up of wheeled recycling bins across campus.