Donations accepted May 4-13 for annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale

Beginning Monday (May 4), students and the WVU community can drop off unwanted items at any WVU residence hall as well as six drop-off locations around Morgantown to donate to the annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale.

Acceptable items include but are not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, décor, sporting equipment, electronics, and more.

The donation period will end on Wednesday, May 13.

Each year, the WVU Office of Sustainability collaborates with the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties to host the Blue and Gold Mine Sale, an annual yard sale-style event. The sale offers great deals on items donated during the student move-out period.

Annually, about 25 tons of goods are diverted from landfills through this sale, which has raised over $250,000 for the United Way. The Blue and Gold Mine Sale is one strategy WVU is using to increase its diversion rate, as outlined in WVU’s sustainability goals.

Donation station locations:

• All WVU residence halls (for student use from May 4-9)

• Chateau Royale

• Top of Falling Run Road

• Area 81 (Mountaineer Station parking lot)

• Grant Avenue near Summit Hall

• College Park Apartments (Willey Street entrance)

• Outside Boreman Hall

Accepted items:

• Clothing, shoes, accessories

• Purses, bags, luggage

• Bedding, curtains, towels

• Dishware, utensils, cups, pots, pans, kitchen appliances

• Home décor

• Electronics

• School supplies

• Furniture

Not accepted:

• CRT televisions

• CRT computer monitors

• Mattresses and box springs

The sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at Milan Puskar Stadium with $5 early bird admission from 7-9 a.m. and free admission from 9 a.m. to noon. From 3-5 p.m., all items are just $1, and admission is free.

To learn more, visit bluegoldmine.wvu.edu.