Project ReCollect

Cornell's Project ReCollect program, formerly known as Dump & Run, collects items from students leaving campus in May, and resells them to students moving in each August. In addition to diverting about 50 tons of reusable items from the waste stream yearly, the annual ReCollect sale raises about $80,000 each year for local charitable organizations, primarily Cops, Kids & Toys, to assist with local families during the holiday season.

August 2026 Sale

Project ReCollect sale location will be at the Shops at Ithaca Mall, located next Target and across from Michael's. Fall 2026 sale dates:

• August 17-19 - 10am-5pm (students with valid student ID only)
• August 20 - 10am-7pm (open to the public)
• August 21-23 - 10am-5pm (open to the public)

*Bag sale date is Sunday, August 23.

*Specials section will be closed until the public sale dates to allow a fair shot for everyone to get the premier items.

Find the latest full details at projectrecollect.com.

May 2026 Collection

Moving out and can't bring everything with you? Don't throw it away — give it away!

Donations Accepted: 
Clothing & shoes
Furniture & organizational units
Working appliances & electronics
Household items (dishes, clothing hangers, cleaning products, etc.)
Decorations & toys
Sporting goods
New toiletries
Books
Non-perishable food

We cannot accept donations of inkjet printers, mattresses, underwear, trash, anything broken, or opened food packaging.

Check this page in the spring and at projectrecollect.com for on-campus collection box locations and dates.