MoveOutATX is a seasonal donation program that helps University of Texas at Austin students in the West Campus area give gently used items a second life. During summer move-out, curbs and dumpsters often overflow with reusable goods. MoveOutATX sets up conveniently located donation stations where students can drop off unwanted items instead of sending them to the landfill.
About the program
MoveOutATX began in fall 2017 as a pilot program following an eight-month, community-led planning effort organized by the City of Austin. MoveOutATX now partners with the University of Texas at Austin to reduce waste, support local reuse organizations, and make the move-out process easier for students when apartment leases end on July 31.
This year, MoveOutATX will take place from July 26 to 31. Donation stations will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Donation drop-off information
MoveOutATX donation locations
Donations will only be accepted during operational hours. Items can be dropped off July 26–31 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at these donation stations:
- Camino Flats – 2810 Salado St.
- Escala Condos – 1000 W 26th St. (near 26th & San Gabriel St.)
- Lenox Condos – near 23rd St. & San Gabriel St.
- 26 West – Nueces St. (between 27th & 26th St.)
- UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot – 287 W 51st St. (near tennis courts)
If you would like to know more about where to find these locations, please view our donation station map.
Accepted donation items:
- Craft, office supplies and books
- Cleaning supplies (even if they're opened)
- Clothing, towels, bedding (even if they’re torn or lightly stained)
- Gently used furniture
- Household goods
- Hygiene products and paper goods (even if they’ve been opened)
- Home decor
- Kitchen supplies
- Small appliances
- Mattresses (must be less than five years old, clean with no stains, rips tears or smells. Please protect in a bed sheet and do not drag on the ground.)
- Non-perishable, unopened food items
Not Accepted:
- Bags of trash
- Broken, damaged, torn or heavily soiled furniture
- Construction materials
- Large appliances
- Prescription medications
- Wet or heavily soiled textiles
NOTE: Other items may also be accepted or declined. If you're unsure whether your item is accepted, please visit a donation station to ask.
- Shop donated items at the Free Furniture Market
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What is the Free Furniture Market?
The Free Furniture Market is a public event where gently used furniture collected through MoveOutATX is available at no cost. A local reuse organization transports and restocks items throughout the event.
Furniture is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, giving reusable items a second life while reducing landfill waste and supporting community reuse. Anyone is welcome to shop. Please be prepared to load and transport items yourself.
The Free Furniture Market rehomed 641 pieces of furniture in 2024.
2025 Free Furniture Market
UT Austin Wright-Whitaker Sports Complex
July 26–31, 2025, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.Volunteer with us!
Help Austin meet its zero waste goal and sign up to volunteer at the Free Furniture Market.
- MoveOutATX mission and results
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The goal of MoveOutATX
- Promote reuse, resale and donation of unwanted items during move-out
- Create a repeatable, scalable process that’s supported by the community
- Support Austin’s Zero Waste goal
- Provide economic opportunities for local reuse organizations
- Reduce cleanup costs for property managers and landlords
- Improve neighborhood safety, cleanliness and appearance during the move-out period
Impact of MoveOutATX
- 249 tons of material have been diverted from local landfills
- 30 semi-truck trailers of reusable goods have been redistributed (a total of 4,255 cubic yards)
- $57,500 in property management costs have been saved
- Thousands of underserved Austinites have received free, quality items
- Recovered materials are valued at an estimated $592,711