AUSTIN, TX – Austin Resource Recovery is partnering with the University of Texas (UT) Office of Sustainability, and the UT Office of the Dean of Students to host MoveOutATX July 26–31. The annual event offers a convenient way for students to dispose of gently used items in a sustainable way. Students can drop off furniture, household items, small appliances, clothing, cleaning supplies, unopened food and more at five donation stations throughout West Campus from 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. daily. Items will only be accepted during operating hours. 

Additionally, the Free Furniture Market returns for its fourth year. Participating reuse organizations will transfer donated furniture pieces from the donation stations to the market at the UT Austin Whitaker Courts Parking Lot. Items will be made available to Austinites on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be able to load and transport items themselves and will be required to sign a liability waiver. The market will be open July 26–31, 6:30–8 p.m. There is a limit of two pieces of furniture per person. Furniture sets (dining room table and chairs, matching chairs, nightstand pair, etc.) are considered one item. 
 
Community volunteers are needed to staff the Free Furniture Market. Volunteers can sign up for shifts at AustinTexas.gov/MoveOutATX. 

“MoveOutATX gives students an easy way to donate gently used items instead of sending them to the landfill,” said Richard McHale, director of Austin Resource Recovery. “It’s a win for zero waste and a boost for our local reuse economy.” 

2025 dates, times and locations 
MoveOutATX donation stations are open daily July 26–31, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  

Locations: 

• Camino Flats, 2810 Salado St. (near 28th St.) 

• Escala Condos, 1000 W 26th St. (near 26th St. and San Gabriel St.) 

• Lenox Condos, across the street from 2216 San Gabriel St. 

• 26 West, just south of 2620 Nueces St. 

• UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. (near the tennis courts) 

 
The Free Furniture Market will be open daily July 26–31, 6:30–8 p.m. at the UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St., Austin, TX 78751. The parking lot is off 51st St. near the tennis courts. 

This year's participating reuse organizations include Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, UT Outpost, the SAFE Alliance, Eco-Spot, IREP Junk Removal and Resale, JOSCO Products and Arms of Hope. Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/MoveOutATX.  

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About Austin Resource Recovery   
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is a department of the City of Austin. We provide essential services that protect people and our planet. We collect recycling, composting, trash, large brush, bulk items, household hazardous waste and dead animals. We also sweep the streets, offer Austin and Travis County residents a service to recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste and provide community outreach and education. ARR is driving the global transformation of traditional waste management to sustainable resource recovery. Learn more at AustinRecycles.com.