Surplus Move-in Sale Event

The Surplus Sales team at Distribution & Logistical Services initiated the first ever Move-In Sale during Move-In weekend, Week of Welcome, and the first week of classes.

This event aimed to reduce waste and provide an opportunity for students to purchase useful products at a discount to personalize their residence hall rooms or apartments. Storage containers were filled with items donated during Move-Out, with residents encouraged to “Support Future Gauchos”. In total nearly 1,900 items sold repurposing over 4.5 tons of products, with sale items ranging from mirrors, couches, mini fridges to microwaves, and the most popular being the 10-pack of plastic hangers. Thanks to the partnership of HDAE colleagues from the University Center, the final days of the Move-In Sale moved into vacant space on the 2nd floor above The Hub. We hope to continue this event in future years and support our collective efforts to reduce, repurpose, and recycle while saving students money!