Each year when students move out for the summer, the amount of waste created at Providence College soars. Students leave behind unwanted clothes, books, food, furniture and miscellaneous items. In an effort to reclaim some of these items and distribute them to those in need, the Providence College Recycling Program works to reduce this unnecessary waste.
We focus on collecting usable clothing and non-perishable food. Every year boxes are set up in the lobbies of each residence hall for students to leave all these items behind, to be collected for local charities.
Clothing is donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and food goes to the Rhode Island Food Bank.
Please keep this in mind as you prepare to move out! We appreciate your generosity!
