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Above, Northwest students are pictured moving into residence halls last August. As the academic year concludes, the University and Maryville communities partner to encourage students to donate unwanted belongings. (Photo by Todd Weddle/Northwest Missouri State University)
As the spring semester comes to an end and students leave campus for summer break, Northwest Missouri State University and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Nodaway County are partnering again to encourage students to donate unwanted belongings and reduce landfill waste during the annual Big Green Move Out.
Between Monday, April 14, and Saturday, May 3, the Big Green Move Out gives students an opportunity to donate clothing, unopened hygiene products and household items.
Collection bins will be available in the lobby of each Northwest residence hall as well as Dollar General at 925 N. Main St., Sutherlands at 1718 S. Main St., Hy-Vee at 1217 S. Main St., Walmart at 1605 S. Main St. and the BBBS office at 2112 S. Main St.
“The Big Green Move Out is another way students can embrace sustainable practices,” said Tim Hill, Northwest environmental sustainability coordinator. “Instead of trashing items that can be reused, donate them to help advance Big Brothers Big Sisters’ work with local youth.”
A complete list of acceptable items is provided below.
Additionally, cardboard, paper, plastic, aluminum, steel, tin and glass materials may be discarded in the recycling bins at the residence halls or at Northwest’s Recycling Center, located west of the Northwest campus on Icon Road. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Non-perishable food items may be donated at collections bins in Northwest residence halls. Donors should separate food from other items and use the appropriate bins. Donations may also be made directly to the Bearcat Food Pantry in the J.W. Jones Student Union or local food banks such as the Ministry Center at 971 S. Main St. in Maryville.
