Move out without the mountain of trash
August and May are the two most wasteful months in Ann Arbor — up to 13.82% more trash than average. Tell us your move-out date and we'll send reminders, drop-off locations, and the closest bin when you need it.
- ✓ Closest donation bin delivered to your inbox
- ✓ Pickup schedule for your building
- ✓ Unsubscribe anytime
Move-out resources near you.
Donation bins, thrift shops, and food pantries — 8 pins across Ann Arbor, updated daily through May 10.
from landfill
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May and August are the most wasteful months in Ann Arbor.
May and August are the two worst trash spikes of the year — +10.95% and +13.82% above average. Much of what ends up in the trash could be donated, recycled, or given to someone who needs it.
Four steps to a more sustainable move.
Everything in one place, timed to your move-out week — a reminder email when it counts, the closest bin, and a pickup option for the heavy stuff.
Set your move-out date
We use it to time everything — reminders, bin schedules, your closest pickup.
See what's near you
Donation bins, thrift shops, and food pantries — pinned across Ann Arbor.
Drop or donate
Most items take one trip. Heavy furniture? Schedule a building pickup instead.
Count what you saved
We log tonnage weekly and share it back with every coalition partner.
Host a donation bin in your building.
We supply the bin, the signage, the volunteer schedule, and the pickup. You tell us where to put it — that's it.
- ✓ Free bin + signage
- ✓ Twice-weekly pickup
- ✓ Reporting for your ESG
- ✓ 48-hour approval
Join the Move Out Coalition.
A partnership of the City of Ann Arbor, UMich, local nonprofits, and property managers — working together to cut waste during move-out.
- ✓ Shared donation pipeline
- ✓ Coordinated pickup routes
- ✓ Annual impact report
- ✓ Media & press kit
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Cut the move-out spike — starting with your move.
Tell us when you're moving. We'll handle the reminders, the bin, and the pickup.