Give your belongings a new lease of life

When it comes to moving out of halls, the temptation to chuck everything in a black bin bag and call it a day is very real, but your stuff could really make a difference for others. 

We have seen more and more waste left when students move out over the years. To help us change this, lets be kinder to the environment and support local charities. So before you bin that hairdryer or toss out those jeans that didn't make the cut, donate them. 

There are plenty of handy drop-off points on campus or near campus for your unwanted items to make it as easy as possible: 

• Unopened food and hygiene products – drop these off at your reception. 
• Clothes and fabrics – see where your nearest red British Heart Foundation donation point is, there should be one near all of our accommodations. 
• Kitchen equipment and room decor (no electricals) – drop these off at your reception to give them a new lease of life, being re-used for other students and conference guests.
• Bulkier items, e.g. furniture – you can book to have these items collected by Leicester City Council. 

More eco-friendly tips ♻️

• Energy – make sure you turn off all the lights, heating and smaller electrical appliances, like kettles and microwaves, when you move out to avoid wasting energy (close all the windows and doors too!). Please leave all fridges/freezers on so they don't defrost. 
• Water – make sure all taps in kitchens and bathrooms are turned off to avoid wasting water, and please report any dripping taps through our maintenance form. 
• Kitchen waste – empty all bins in your kitchen into the correct large bins outside to avoid bad smells and mould building up. 
• Electronics – any broken electrical and electronic equipment should NOT be disposed of in the non-recyclable or recycling bins. Vapes should go in the e-cigarette bins on campus. Please email ecs-services@leicester.ac.uk to arrange collection for the correct disposal. 

Courier Services

You may arrange for the collection of your belongings using local storage and courier companies where you are not able to return to do this in person. 

Please be mindful that we do not recommend any particular company over another as we do not know your particular circumstance or have any affiliation with any company; but below are some examples of local companies that have worked with our students in the past to use as a basis for your own research, this list is not exhaustive there are many more! We do recommend that you do your own research into which company best suits your needs.

Once you have made arrangements with a company you should inform us by email who will be collecting items on your behalf and when.

Student Storage Experts

w: Student Storage Experts - Leicester

e: info@studentstorageexperts.co.uk

t: 0333 207 0881

Visit the website to find out more. Use code Leics10 to receive a further 10% discount on the rates online!

• Storage
• Packing service (they will both pack and transport your items, with optional video call during the process)
• Freight (to UK addresses or internationally)

Student Storage UK

w: Student Storage UK

e: info@studentstorage-uk.com

t: 0845 5 441 641 / 07411 029 210

• Storage from only £1 per box per week
• Collection and delivery services
• Nationwide delivery and international shipping

Student Storage Box Leicester

w: Student Storage Box

t: 0333 222 0813

• Student storage - with free boxes and tape to get you started
• Collections service
• Free delivery service when your storage period ends to any UK address

Just remember that when you're clearing things out from shared spaces, other students may be staying in the flat longer than you so don't turn off appliances that are in use or dispose of other people's belongings. 

If you have any other questions, please email accommodation@le.ac.uk and they will be happy to help. 

Wishing you a smooth (and sustainable) move!