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Dump and Run (In Progress)

Project History

  • Spring 2020 collection cancelled

    3/20/2020

    Due to concerns about volunteer safety, the stay-at-home order for Illinois, and anticipated continuation of the COVID-19 social distancing, we are officially cancelling the Dump and Run collection from University Housing this spring.  

  • Archived info - previous project description

    3/20/2020

    The University YMCA has coordinated a waste reduction program called "Dump and Run" since the early 2000's.  At student move-out, hundreds of volunteers help collect the reusable materials for resale after summer break.  Then the weekend before sc
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Description

Facilities & Services collaborates with the University YMCA and University Housing to coordinate the annual Dump and Run collection program from University Housing facilities.

At student move-out, hundreds of volunteers help collect the reusable materials for resale after summer break. Then the weekend before school starts, the YMCA's staff and volunteers sell the materials at a massive "garage sale" in the Stock Pavillion.  The University YMCA is a local non-profit, and they work with the International Student and Scholar Services department on campus, as well as University Housing.

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Project Team

  • Primary Contact:

    Shantanu Pai

    Project Leader:

    Morgan White

    Team Members:

    • Mike Doyle
    • Marc Alexander
    • Joe Vitosky
    • Jim Hintz
    • Lowa Milwambwe
    • Alma Sealine
    • Bob Flider
    • Trey Price

    Prior Contacts:

    • Emily Cross, University YMCA

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