Reuse Store Hours and Donations
Visit our Reuse Store located behind University Hall! We are open every Monday and Friday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Everyone is welcome to explore our selection of items. We also accept donations during our hours. Feel free to drop off your items between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM. We accept a wide variety of items, but please note that we do not accept large furniture. Ensure that your donated items are clean and complete. Thanks!
What is St AndReuse?
St AndReuse is at the heart of your local sharing economy, and is open to everyone, whether you’re a student, staff member, from the wider community or a visitor from afar. You are very welcome to join our community of passionate people trying to tackle waste, save carbon, keep money in people’s pockets and build community.
We have just about everything but our staples are kitchenware (saucepans, crockery, glasses, cutlery etc), fluffy cushions and blankets, laundry baskets/ shower racks, kids toys and clothes, a huge range of adults shoes and clothes, stationery (folders, pens, notebooks), puzzles and games, electrical appliances, adapters and cables, books, craft supplies, outdoor gear… and all kinds of bedding (duvets, duvet covers and sheets, pillows and pillow cases, mattress protectors).
EVERYTHING IS FREE except adult clothes and shoes which are £1 an item. The money then gets reinvested into Transition’s other activities and events, to keep them no or low cost.
Our Reuse store is behind University Hall, off Kennedy Gardens. We’re not the easiest place to find so check out our exact location here. If you still can’t find us then pop into University Hall (buzz Reception) and they will direct you.
DONATIONS
We work with a number of individuals, community groups, charities, local businesses and relevant departments within the University to allocate donated resources to where they are most needed. Your donations really help those who are struggling, and we appreciate your continued support. Donations can be made directly to Reuse when we are open, or to our partner organisation St Andrews Environmental Network at the Eco Hub (40 Kinnessburn Road). They are open Monday – Friday, 9:30 – 5pm (except Thursdays, 1:30 – 5pm). Unfortunately, we can no longer accept donations of cleaning products, toiletries or cosmetics.
St AndReuse Gallery
Projects and Activities
Check out what initiatives are happening under St AndReuse and how you get involved
End of Term Collections
Donation points are set up in each university halls for residents to pass on their unwanted belongings. It is a crazy couple weeks in December and May.
Big Giveaways
Big Giveaways take place at the start of each semester for new and returning students to get all the things they need during their time here in St Andrews. Everything except adult shoes/clothes is free.
Weekly Drop-In Sessions
Our drop-ins, for everyone in the community, are based at Transition’s storage in University Hall, running 12:30-2:30pm on Mondays and Fridays (see events for confirmation) and 11am – 1pm the first Saturday of the month. Stop by to volunteer, pass on items or pick up new ones. Everything except adult shoes/clothes is free.
Shared Kitchen Packs in Halls
While reusing is vital, we also need to reduce. Transition is working with halls of residences to create kitchenware sets for shared accommodation. This way students won’t require buying in brand new kitchenware each year.
Support Fife Charities
The St Andrews Environmental Network support several charities across Fife by creating home packs and providing essential items. The majority of the items come from donations in halls. Charities include Fife Gingerbread, Families First and Fife Women’s Aid. Transition also works directly to provide free resources to local beneficiaries such as Madras High School, primary schools and nurseries, church groups, farmers, and many others. Do get in touch if you would like to work with us.
Clothes Swaps & Sales
St AndReuse hosts clothing swap & sale pop-ups, which are a great way to lower your footprint, save money and tackle fast fashion. Clothes are £5 for up to 5 items or you can swap your clothes on a one-to-one basis.
Where To Find Us
At the St Andrews Environmental Network Eco Hub on Kinnesburn Road you can donate to St AndReuse or request items. Transition’s reuse storage is for volunteering and drop-ins to collect items. It is based at University Hall, Kennedy Gardens.
