Donate your unwanted items to the 2026 Reuse Fair!

It’s that time of year again — some of you are packing up and heading off to exciting new adventures! But before you say goodbye, why not give your unwanted stuff a fresh start too? 

Got random bits and bobs you’re not taking with you? We’d love you to donate them to the Re-Use Fair — a student-powered project that gives pre-loved items a second life and helps others in the process. 

Queen Mary Students’ Union and the University are big fans of Re-Use — it saves students money and helps the planet by cutting down on waste, saving resources, and lowering carbon emissions. 🌍💚 

What can and can't you donate?

When donating you must: 

Remove all knives and hand them over in a separate bag or container – this is to prevent injury and to ensure secure storage. 

Store all items in double bin bags, zipped bags, a bag for life or securable container. 

YOU CAN DONATE: 

• Clean and washed bedding – duvets, sheets & pillows 

• Clean and washed towels 

• Clean crockery and kitchenware 

• Other useful items (e.g. clothing hangers and electronics) 

• Toiletries (full, unopened bottles) 

• Cleaning products  

• Books (not course books) 

YOU CAN’T DONATE: 

• Items not properly stored in double bin bags, zipped bags, a bag for life or securable container 

• Stained, dirty or soiled bedding and towels – please ensure you check your soft furnishings for stains 

• Any food of any kind: perishable, non-perishable or otherwise – please donate to Bow Foodbank where suitable, or to the student food pantry 

• Clothes and shoes – please donate to the British Heart Foundation bins on campus 

• Open and part-filled toiletries  

• Plastic wallets, ring binders  

Please donate anything else to other residents who might be staying longer or otherwise dispose in the general waste bin. 

Donation times and locations

Mile End Residents  

1. QMSU Hub Reception – weekdays only  

• 24th April – 1st May (9am – 4:45pm) 

• 5th May – 5th June (9am – 8:45pm) (excluding 25th May)

2. Residences Reception – France House - Fri 24th April – Sunday 7th June 

• Fri & Mon: 10am – 2pm 

• Sat & Sun: 12:30pm – 3:30pm 

• Note: No collections on bank holiday Mondays (4th and 25th of May) 

Dawson Hall Residents  

• Thursday 21st May: 11am – 2pm 

• Wednesday 27th May: 11am – 2pm 

• Thursday 4th June: 11am – 2pm 

Floyer House Residents  

• Wednesday 20th May: 11am – 2pm  

• Thursday 28th May: 11am – 2pm 

• Thursday 4th June: 11am – 2pm 

PLEASE NOTE: 

If the drop off times are not convenient for you:  

• Please donate your unwanted items to the British Heart Foundation donation banks, Bow Foodbank, or to the nearest charity shop. 

• Refer to our alternative donation guidance.  

Any broken items or garbage must be disposed of in the recycling or general waste bins.  

 

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If you have any questions, please contact the QMSU Hub reception at su-qmsu.reception@qmul.ac.uk or the Sustainability Team at sustainability@qmul.ac.uk.