The Second-hand Shuffle is a waste reduction initiative intended to re-house quality items no longer wanted by students, which would otherwise go to landfill. This event targets Queen鈥檚 students, who are encouraged to bring in their unwanted items and take other available items. Community members are also welcome to take items during specific event times. All items are free, which removes financial barriers and provides equal access to all participants. This is especially impactful for the students who are making the transition from residence to living off-campus. Thus, providing a designated place to drop off a variety of items reduces the likelihood of illegal dumping on- and off-campus. Additionally, local charities in Kingston will be invited to pick up items on designated days.
Students are welcome to donate their gently used items and pick up any items they need from others' donations for FREE.
The below is the event information for 2025.
Stay tuned for updates! We will be continuously adding more details to this page, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest information.
- Furniture (couches, chairs, desks, tables, etc.)
- Household items (chairs, lamps, d茅cor, laundry bins, coat hangers, etc.)
- Small Appliances (Mini fridges, toasters, microwaves, blenders, etc.)
- Kitchenware (Pots, pans, plates, utensils, slow cookers, rice cookers, mugs, etc.)
- Electronics (laptops, printers, etc.)
- Office/School supplies (text books, paper, calculators, staplers, etc.)
- Clothing
- Linens (Towels, bed sheets, comforters)
- Non-perishable (unopened) food items
- Mattresses
- Mattress pads