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Panther Pick Up—a project to help the environment while benefiting the community—was held while students were moving out of residence halls and apartments in late April and early May, 2009.
Rather than pitching stuff, students contributed more than six tons of usable items—including running shoes, mattresses and books—to charitable organizations. Of that, nearly 2.5 tons of books were collected by University Book and Supply.
In addition, 1,600 pounds of metal were recycled during the events.
Plans are underway for the 2010 Panther Pick Up. See below for more details.
On Campus Reuse and Recycling Opportunities
St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill and The Salvation Army will have trucks on campus. They will be accepting clothing, dishes, furniture, and other useable household items. Agency staff will determine whether or not they can accept certain items.
Donation Locations:
East side of Redeker Center
Parking Ramp near Commons Circle
Towers
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, May 5, 2-5 pm
Thursday, May 6, 2-5 pm
Friday, May 7, 10 am-1 pm
On-Campus Metal Recycling:
Metal items that are not accepted by St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill and The Salvation Army are still useful! Damaged metal futon frames, metal lamps (bulbs removed), bike frames, bent or broken silverware, wires/cables, and other metal “stuff” can be recycled on campus. Sorry, no appliances or electronics of any type will be accepted.
Donation Locations:
Redeker Center between Rider and Shull (by the Bridge Lounge)
North of Towers Center
Dates:
Saturday, May 1 through Friday, May 7
Off Campus Reuse and Recycling Opportunities
St. Vincent de Paul will have a truck stationed at one location off campus. They will be accepting clothing, dishes, furniture, and other useable household items items. Agency staff will determine whether or not they can accept certain items.
Donation Location:
22nd and Olive St.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, April 29, 1-4 pm
Friday, April 30, 1-4 pm
Want to donate items, but can't get them to 22nd and Olive? Please call St. Vincent de Paul at 232-3366 to schedule pick up of useable furniture and other large items. To schedule a pick up during the week of April 26 through May 1, please call St. Vincent de Paul by Monday, April 26.
Off Campus Disposal of Large Items
The Cedar Falls Public Works Department will collect, for disposal, large unusable items placed at the curbside on a call in basis. Please call the department at 273-8629 on Monday through Friday between 7 am and 4 pm to schedule a pick up. For details please visit here.
Collected at no fee:
Furniture, mattresses, carpet, bikes, exercise equipment, grills, DVD players, televisions, stereos, and more items
Collected for a $5.00 fee:
Computers
Collected for a $7.50 fee:
Refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, air conditioners, and other appliances
Book Donation:
Help educate students in other countries. Gently used books and textbooks will be collected for two programs: Books for Africa and Bridge to Asia. Please specify that you would like your books donated to the Panther Pick Up.
Donation Locations:
Duee's Pawn Shop, 2002 College St.
University Book and Supply, 1009 West 23rd St.
Dates/Times:
May 3 - May 7, During regular business hours
Panther Pick Up Partners
City of Cedar Falls Public Works
College Hill Partnership
UNI Department of Residence
Goodwill Industries
St. Vincent de Paul
The Salvation Army
Waste Trac Education Team (Black Hawk Co. Solid Waste Commission)
UNI Energy Conservation Committee
Northern Iowa Student Government
UNI Physical Plant
Green Project
Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center
UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education
Univeristy of Book & Supply
Wellness Recreation Center
Interested in volunteering for this effort? Have other questions? Email Susan Salterberg, UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education. Please put "Panther Pick Up" in the Subject line.
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