Sustainability

Give 'N Go

Give 'N Go is Bentley's sustainable move-out program where students can donate items they don't want to take with them. This program started in 2010 by a group of residential students who were concerned about the mountains of usable goods piled into Bentley's trash dumpsters every spring at move-out. Give 'N Go encourages community via student exchange and reduces students' expenses by allowing students to take items that are donated to be reused. This not only reduces the amount of trash generated but also promotes re-use.

During Spring 2025 move out, the Bentley Community donated 15,645 lbs or nearly 8 tons.

Read more about Spring 2025's donations here: Give n Go Report 2025

Details for Upcoming Give 'N Go Events

Give N Go

Fall 24 Give 'N Go Donation Dates/Locations

Date for Donations:

  • Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
  • Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 

Volunteers and Staff will be rotating at all stations EVERYDAY from 9am-5pm

Locations:

  • Collins Lower Level (By the RA Office)
  • Kresge (Game Room)
  • Miller (By the RA Office)
  • Trees/Alder (1st Floor Bottom of Stairwell)
  • Orchard North (Vending Machine Area)
  • Copley North Lobby
  • North A Lounge  
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Spring 25 Give 'N Go Donation Dates/Locations

Dates for Donations:

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (12pm - 5pm)
  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 (12pm - 5pm)
  • Friday, May 9, 2025 (12pm - 5pm)
  • Friday May 16, 2025 (11am - 4pm)

Locations:

  • Main Campus Green Space
  • Parking Lot 17 (near Rhodes)
  • South Campus Green Space
  • Green Space Between Trees and Slade
  • North Campus near Building D

How It Works

There will be five drop off locations staffed by Bentley community volunteers. Drop off locations will consist of pop-up tents with large bins to collect donated items.

Fall Drop off locations:

  • Collins Lower Level (By the RA Office)
  • Kresge (Game Room)
  • Miller (By the RA Office)
  • Trees/Alder (1st Floor Bottom of Stairwell)
  • Orchard North (Vending Machine Area)
  • Copley North Lobby
  • North A Lounge  

Donation Drop off times:

  • Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
  • Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
  • Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 

Volunteers and Staff will be rotating at all stations EVERYDAY from 9am-5pm

Swapping:

Students will be allowed to swap items at the donation stations to encourage the re-use of goods. There are no rules for swapping, but swappers must keep donations organized and put items like clothing back in boxes when finished.

 

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What to Donate?

  • Clothing, Shoes
  • Bedding
  • Furniture
  • Unopened, non-perishable food
  • School Supplies
  • Kitchen items
  • Books
  • Electronics that work
  • Toiletries, laundry detergent, or cleaning supplies (okay if they are partially used as long as they are firmly closed.)

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Charities

Goodwill Morgan Memorial - Boston

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries was established in 1895 in the South End of Boston by Rev. Edgar J. Helms who recognizing the need for jobs to help immigrants and other individuals lift themselves out of poverty.  He created an early social enterprise in which they collected unwanted household goods, refurbished them, and sold them to the community at affordable prices. Goodwill’s mission services focus on helping people secure employment, which is critical for economic self-sufficiency and mobility. 

More Information on Goodwill Morgan Memorial

Healthy Waltham

The food, hygiene and cleaning products donated during Give 'N Go are donated to Healthy Waltham.  Their vision is to promote collaborative approaches to improving the health and wellness of underserved and low-income populations through programs that increase access to healthy foods, provide nutrition education, and create opportunities for physical activity.

More information on Healthy Waltham

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