Welcome to Ann Arbor! Want to save money, support local organizations and protect the environment? Buy your living and school supplies from one of the many places that sell gently used, good condition items. From Scrap Creative Reuse for things like notebooks, pencils, markers, and crafts, Kiwanis for furniture, organizers, lamps, appliances, bikes, and even mattresses, to Ann Arbor Thrift Shop for clothes, housewares, and linens, there are many organizations that can help you get settled as you move to Ann Arbor. You will be saving money and supporting the local community!
Have to move but not sure how? Check out our student move website for many options and resources. Have to move but don’t have time or transportation? Schedule a pickup of gently used items by connecting with non-profits at our reuse website. Plan now to donate your household items, décor, clothing, nonperishable food and more! By donating your stuff, you can help families that were previously unhoused, provide food for fellow students, and reduce your waste to the landfill.
Recycle your boxes and foam!
Once you’re unpacked and settling in, help us manage the boxes and foam that you used to move your stuff by separating and placing them in the appropriate containers.