If you are moving out of your student accommodation this semester, please remove your possessions and rubbish responsibly, and recycle or donate unwanted items whenever you can.
Charity shops in Southampton
There are several charity shops in Southampton where you can donate good quality, used items. Make sure you phone ahead of your visit to ensure they are currently accepting donations. We have pulled together just some of the contact details for charity shops in Portswood in the table directly below:
| Age UK 261 Portswood Road, SO17 2NG Monday-Saturday, 9:00–17:00. Sunday, 10:00–16:00 Visit the Age UK website for guidance on what you can donate |
| Salvation Army 215 Portswood Road, SO17 2NF Monday-Saturday, 9:00-17:00. Closed on Sunday Visit the Salvation Army website for guidance on what you can donate |
| Scope 213 Portswood Road, So17 2NF Monday-Saturday, 9:00-17:00. Sunday, 10:00–16:00 Visit the Scope website for guidance on what you can donate |
| British Heart Foundation 221 Portswood Road, SO17 2NF Monday-Saturday, 9:00-17:00. Sunday, 11:00–17:00 Visit the British Heart Foundation website for guidance on what you can donate |
| Tenovus 207 Portswood Road, SO17 2NF Monday-Saturday, 9:00-17:00. Closed on Sunday Visit the Tenovus website for guidance on what you can donate |
| Naomi House & Jacksplace 201A Portswood Road, SO17 2NF Open Monday-Sat, 9:00-17:00. Closed on Sunday Visit the Naomi House & Jacksplace website for guidance on what you can donate |
Sell or donate online
Good quality items can also be easily sold or donated online – for example, by using sites like Facebook Marketplace and Olio.
Unwanted kitchen items
Donate clean kitchen items such crockery, cutlery, saucepans and frying pans to future students by visiting a dedicated collection stand next to Wessex Lane Halls Reception:
- Friday 17 June: 13:00-16:00
- Thursday 30 June: 13:00-16:00
- Friday 1 July: 8:30-11:30
You can also volunteer to help out on the stands by using this form.
Recycling banks
Glass, shoes and textiles can be taken to recycling banks around the city, and unwanted items that cannot be recycled can go to the Southampton Recycling Centre.
Use this map to view recycling banks across Southampton.
Food banks
Long-lasting, dry or tinned food that is in-date can be donated to local food banks if you do not want to take it to your next accommodation. Make sure they accept the items you want to donate ahead of your visit. Just some local food bank venues are listed below:
| Southampton City Mission Basics Bank Above Bar Church |
| Southampton City Mission St Mary’s Church Central Baptist Church The Old Chemist Shirley Baptist Church Lord’s Hill Church |
| GEMS Food Bank Kingsland Community Centre |
| James Street Church Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 |
| Northam Community Centre Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 |
| Weston Community Support Project, Canberra Towers, Kingsclere Avenue, SO19 9JU Mondays and Thursdays, 14:00-15:00 |
Additional collections
On Saturday 25 June and Saturday 2 July the University has arranged additional bin collections in the local Southampton area. Simply leave your bins and recycling out the night before for collection.
Visit the SUSU website for further housing support and tips for moving in and out of accommodation.
