Free Store

What is the Free Store?

The Free Store is a reoccurring event that allows you to drop off stuff you don’t want anymore and pick-up things you do want for FREE. Essentially, this is a “store” where everything is free.

What is our goal / vision?

Our goal is to create a campus where waste is a thing of the past. By creating a space where anyone can drop off and pick up stuff, we hope to reduce consumption by offering free items to the campus. We also want to make sure that items have a second chance to be used before they go to the landfill or off for recycling. 

What kind of Stuff are we talking about?

Stuff, things we no longer use, dust-collectors, knick-knacks, etc. It doesn’t matter what you call them, we all have things we do not use but could be used by someone else. Some common items are clothing, office supplies, kitchen ware, electronics, textbooks, etc.

When and where does it happen?

The Free Store is at the end of each month in the couch lounge of the University Centre. It usually starts around 10am and finishes around 4pm.
See our calendar for details and specific dates. We always host a couple of Free Stores right at the start of the year so that students don't have to buy a bunch of new stuff.

What about all the stuff that doesn’t get taken?

Everything that is not taken is donated to Ottawa-based charities. There are many people in need of these items on and off campus.

How can I get involved?

That’s easy. Just come out to one of the Free Stores and take whatever you would like. Everything is free. And if you want to drop something off, you can do that too. You can take as much as you want and leave as much as you please.
When the Free Store isn’t happening, you can drop off donations at the SFUO office in the University Center.

Who do I contact for more information?

If you have questions about the program or you want to donate special items, please contact Brigitte Morin (bmorin@uottawa.ca ) our Waste Diversion Coordinator for more details.

Calendar

• Wednesday September 28, couch lounge (UCU)
• Wednesday October 26, couch lounge (UCU)
• Wednesday November 30, couch lounge (UCU)
• Wednesday January 25, couch lounge (UCU)
• Wednesday February 29, couch lounge (UCU)
• Wednesday March 28, couch lounge (UCU)

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