1. Planning for Move-Out Tuesday - March 11, 2008 12:00 pm Eastern/9:00 am Pacific CURC Webinar Series Dump & Run, Inc.

2. About Dump & Run zDump & Run, Inc. is a source reduction program. zDump & Run collects reusable material left by students as they vacate their college residences. zCollected goods are sold at recycle sales or donated. zFunds from the sales go to benefit designated causes.

3. Schools who have held Dump & Run affiliated programs 2001-2008 zAcadia University zAppalachian State University zBates College zBrown University zBowdoin College zBrandeis University zDalhousie University zEmmanuel College z Clark University zColumbia University zThe Ohio State University zRhode Island School of Design zRochester Institute of Technology zSkidmore College

4. Schools who have held Dump & Run affiliated programs 2001-2008 (con’t) zSuffolk University zTrinity University (Connecticut) zTufts University zUniversity of Richmond zUniversity of Illinois Champaigne-Urbana zUniversity of Pittsburgh zWorcester State College zYoungstown State University

5. Dump & Run Goals zThe goals: xSource reduction in solid waste and redistribution of reusable materials. xIncreased awareness by college students, administrators, and the public of solid waste issues. xRaise funds for worthy nonprofit causes in a tightening market

6. Dump & Run Objectives zObjective #1: 25% reduction in solid waste at participating schools. xJune 2000: xJune 2000: The University of Richmond decreased residential trash during moveout by 50% xIn 2002: xIn 2002: Approximately 100 tons of material diverted from college campuses and sold at reuse s xBy 2008: xBy 2008: Reported typical diversion rate from many schools of between 3 to 5 tons, in some cases 20 to 40!

7. Dump & Run Objectives zObjective #2: Fundraising for worthy causes. $6000 raised xYear 2000: $6000 raised $17,000 raised xYear 2001: $17,000 raised xYear 2002: $40,000 raised xYear 2008: $67,000

8. Dump & Run Objectives zObjective #3: increased awareness about solid waste issues yThe average North American college student throws out an average of 640 pounds of garbage a year (source: Affluenza) yA survey conducted by Dump & Run in 2002 of facility professionals estimated that 30% of this is during move- out periods.

9. Analysis of diverted trash rates at Ohio State in 2003

10. Analysis of diverted trash at Brandeis and Tufts

11. Before you begin… zIssues to consider: Number of volunteers Amount of available time Level of funding and resources zBefore you begin, ask: How can I get resources or supplies that I need for this project?

12. Reuse sale basics  1. logistics & schedule  2. Collection, storage and trucks  3. Getting volunteers  4. Coordinating the sale/event

13. Logistics and Schedule zTimeline: yCollection design ySite selection yPublicizing the collection yCollecting donations yTransporting donations yStoring goods ySorting & Pricing goods yAdvertising the sale ySale specifics: Raffles? Band? yRunning the sale yDonation of leftovers

14. Collection, Storage & Trucks Do your homework. Do your homework. Ask volunteers. Ask volunteers. Look locally first.

15. GOT STUFF? one person’s trash... …is another’s treasure!!! CALL FOR PICKUP MAY 19th or May 24th 1 pm - 4 pm partially used: clothes & toiletries unopened: food & toothpaste other items: glassware, lamps, books, furniture

18. Getting volunteers Start with the end in mind... look at your organization's big picture. Who are you? What are your strengths and priorities?

19. Getting Volunteers: Where to go? Potential collaborators for move-out projects are everywhere: zRetirement organizations zEnvironmental groups zLocal thrift stores zService organizations zCorporate volunteer partnerships zNonprofit educational programs & charities zHigh school clubs and PTA groups zCivic groups zLocal church and children’s advocacy groups zLocal college clubs zProbation office community service programs

20. Getting Volunteers to show up: “Show me the money” zUnpaid can mean unreliable zVolunteers can be motivated by money to their cause

21. Coordinating the sale: plan it! zIssues to consider: # of Volunteer groups Publicity & site visibility Fall or Spring sale Storage and sale site z Ask: How can we minimize costs? How can we minimize waste? Don’t let your collection site look like this one!

22. Coordinating the sale: Sorting and pricing Organize Volunteer shifts. If your storage facility is small, sort as you collect and box according to categories. Tie laces of shoes together to keep in pairs Price high demand items (small refrigerators) higher than low demand items (computers)

23. FOR MORE INFO… Visit the Dump & Run website www.dumpandrun.org 508 579 7188 Email: info@dumpandrun.org

24. Ask for our free PDF toolkit! Dump & Run, Inc. PO Box 397 Brookfield MA 01506 USA