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Don't risk losing your Deposit!

Start sorting out for summer now – by following the below tips!

Sell it

If it ain't broke, don't bin it. Turn your pre-loved stuff into cash and fund your summer fun! (Better for the environment and your bank balance). Try selling your items on Depop, Gumtree, eBay, Vinted and Facebook marketplace.

Donate it

Got a good quality, pre-loved item but don't have time to sell it? Donate it instead!

1) Click to view a map of Bristol's charity shops (a lot of them can be found on Gloucester Road).

2) You can also donate items to . There's one every recycling centre!

3) Donate your spare tech – make a difference by recycling or donating tech you don't need to the . Or put it in OMS Tech's secure drop-off point in the . OMS Tech will take tech in any condition.

4) Or you can find Bristol Big Give donation banks on campus.

Recycle it

If you can't rehome something, check if it can be recycled. Recycling is an important step in the waste hierarchy and there are lots of easy ways to do it in Bristol:

• Kerbside recycling collections happen every week. Find out more: and fill up your boxes.
• Reuse and recycling centres: You can enter without booking or proof of address by bringing your student ID with you.
• Bulky items can be collected from your door from just £25. To book your pick-up, visit

Bin it

Can't rehome it or recycle it? Start sorting early to avoid a stressful moving day. Use your waste bin, an on-street Students On The Move bin or hire an extra large bin from us with your student discount. Leaving waste on the pavement could land you with a hefty fine and put your deposit at risk.

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