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Free Store

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The Free Store at UTSC is a unique space for students where they can find gently used household items that they need for free. By collecting unwanted items from students, the Free Store encourages a circular economy on campus and re-directs items that would otherwise end up in landfill, giving them a second life.   

The Free Store is located behind the UTSC Student Residence Centre, in the Elm townhouse complex. The Free Store accepts donations of gently used household appliances, kitchen utensils, etc; for a complete list, check out the drop down menu below.

The Free Store is run by the student group Regenesis UTSC with support from the CECCS Wendy Adams Student Sustainability Grant, UTSC Student Housing & Residence Life, and UTSC Sustainability Office.

To learn more about the Free Store, visit Regenesis on Instagram and Twitter.

Free Store FAQs

During the Fall Semester 2023, the Free Store hours are:

  • Mondays 12 to 2 pm
  • Tuesdays 1 to 4 pm
  • Wednesdays 3 to 5 pm
  • Thursdays 1 to 4 pm
  • Fridays 1 to 4 pm

During UTSC Residence move-in periods, UTSC students living on Residence will be given priority access to the Free Store.

Please email Regenesis UTSC at utsc@regenesis.eco or message them on Instagram if you have any questions. 

The following gently used items are accepted at the Free Store:

  • Plates
  • Cutlery
  • Cooking utensils
  • Cups, mugs
  • Pots and Pans
  • Small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, blenders, kettles, rice cookers)
  • Cleaning supplies (new & used)

Note: Items must be in good condition and clean! 

Furniture donations are NOT accepted at the Free Store

Currently, the Free Store is accepting donations by appointment only. Please email Regenesis UTSC at utsc@regenesis.eco or message them on Instagram 

During the academic year, donations can be dropped off to the Free Store during the store's open hours or during any Free Store pop-up events. 

There are many charities across Toronto that accept used items. Below is a list of some great options