Frequently Asked Questions

Student Questions

How do I donate my unwanted stuff?

Between May 5 through May 18, 2008, drop off your gently used loot at a Donation Station in or near MU Residential Life facilities lobbies. Be sure your items are clean and useable.

Where do I drop off my stuff?

Donation Stations will be located in or near each MU residence hall lobby and in Residential Life apartment complexes. Ask your RA if you have any questions.

What can I donate?

Clean clothing, carpeting, working electronics, unopened packages of food, working appliances, etc. Check here for a more complete list and information on preparing your donations.

Is there anything you won't take?

Please do not include personal-care items (shampoo, soap, hairspray, makeup, etc.) with your donations. Dispose of these items in the trash; empty plastic bottles (#1 and #2 plastic) can be recycled by dropping them off in the City of Columbia's drop-off recycling bin by Rollins Dining Hall.

When can I get rid of my stuff?

Donation Stations will be open May 5 through May 18 for students living in MU Residential Life facilities. Need a reminder? Add it to your calendar (What is this?).

Where will my stuff go?

Donated items will be collected by volunteers who will sort, price and sell them at the May 31, 2008 Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale. Donated food will be given to participating United Way agencies.

Who benefits from my donation?

Proceeds from the rummage sale and early-bird admission fees benefit participating United Way agencies.

Why should I donate my stuff?

Each day more than 8,700 pounds of recyclable material ends up in the landfill. Donating your unwanted items keeps useable items out of the landfill and proceeds from their sale benefit the community.

I live off-campus — can I give you my unwanted stuff, too?

Donations will only be accepted this year from students living in MU Residential Life facilities and students living in fraternities and sororities.

Community Questions

What is the Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale?

Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale is a community rummage sale of gently used and new items donated by MU's students living in MU Residential Life facilities, fraternities and sororities. Rather than dumping these unwanted but useable items in the landfill, these donated items will be priced to sell and proceeds will benefit participating United Way agencies.

When is the rummage sale?

The Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale will be Saturday, May 31, 2008

How much does it cost to attend the sale?

Admission to the sale is free from 7 a.m. to noon. For early risers, there will be a special early-bird admission at 6 a.m. The early-bird admission costs $5.

Where is this big rummage sale?

Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale will be held on the east side of MU's football stadium. Check here for a map to the event.

What will you sell at the rummage sale?

Whatever the students want to unload! This could include clothing, electronics, appliances, carpeting, cleaning supplies, athletic equipment, etc.

Why are you doing this?

MU and the city of Columbia want to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill. The collection and sale of students' unwanted items helps the environment and benefits the community.

Who is sponsoring this event?

Check here for a list of sponsors.

Who will benefit from the rummage sale?

Proceeds from the sale and early-bird admission fee benefit participating United Way agencies.

How can I help?

Glad you asked! Check here to sign up. We appreciate your help!