Green Goodbyes

Green Goodbyes Thrift Store

Green Goodbyes thrift store is open to all current Georgia Tech students. Students can find gently used items such as small appliances, pots and pans, dishware, and clothing, all free of charge. This initiative supports Campus Services’ commitment to sustainability by keeping these useful items out of landfills.

Know Before You Go

Store Hours

 Tuesday- Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location

2nd floor of Barnes & Noble in Tech Square

Entry

The store operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of eight students allowed inside at any given time. Be prepared for wait times during move-in week.



Don’t forget to bring your BuzzCard to verify your current enrollment status.

Transportation

Students are responsible for transporting any items they select, including larger items.

Donation Information

How to Donate

 Items can be dropped off at the checkout desk anytime we are open.

They can also be dropped off in collection bins found near student housing at the end of every semester.

Items Accepted

  • Clean clothing in good condition

  • Accessories

  • Small appliances and household goods (please review Georgia Tech’s Residence Hall Community Policies for guidelines on appliances allowed in Residence Halls)

  • Bags

  • Books

  • Office and art supplies

Items Not Accepted

  • Foam bedding or pillows

  • Opened or perishable food

  • Underwear

  • Non-functioning appliances

  • Broken items

Green Goodbyes does not accept food donations. For non-perishable food items, please consider donating to Klemis Kitchen, Georgia Tech’s on-campus food bank.

Monetary Donation

If you would like to make a cash donation, please click here to access the donation page. Select “Make a Special Gift to Georgia Tech” from the designation dropdown and enter “Green Goodbyes” in the provided field.

About

Since 2021, the Green Goodbyes program has provided a second chance for household items that Georgia Tech students may not want to keep when moving out of their dorm rooms or apartments. Initially, donations were only collected during spring move-out and redistributed to students at an event at fall move-in. The Green Goodbyes store opened in fall 2024 making it easier for students to access gently used items throughout the year.

Contact

For all questions, please reach out to: 

Abby Dutton, adutton3@gmail.com

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