Recyclable items that cannot be placed in the University's single stream bins can often be recycled at a designated Specialty Recycling Collections site across campus. This includes a variety of items including batteries, light bulbs, shoes, pens, and more.
The University’s surplus property exchange site.
Search for free and surplus office supplies on Ben's Attic
Move-In Green is your chance to help shape a more sustainable Penn – starting the moment new students arrive. As a volunteer, you’ll welcome incoming students and families, share information about Penn’s green initiatives, and provide hands-on recycling support during Move-In. It’s one of the first – and most impactful – ways students can get involved with Penn Sustainability.
You’ll staff info tables at high-traffic locations like Houston Hall, the Quad, and College Houses, help students learn how to recycle properly, and promote opportunities to live and learn sustainably on campus.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, meet staff, build leadership skills, and play a visible role in Penn’s sustainability story.
Any undergraduate student entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year is welcome and encouraged to apply to volunteer. First-years are encouraged to connect with Move-In Green volunteers during Move-In and get involved in other sustainability initiatives later in the year.
Minimum commitment: 20 hours (including training)
Contact Noah Swistak, Sustainability Manager, at swistak@upenn.edu.
Move-In Green is a fun, fast-paced volunteer program that helps new and returning students make sustainable choices from day one. As a Move-In Green volunteer, you'll be part of a high-energy team that sets the tone for a greener campus during one of the most significant events of the year – Move-In.
Welcome new students to Penn while promoting sustainable living and responsible recycling.
Staff info tables, help with recycling, talk to students about sustainability, and support campus-wide green efforts during Move-In.