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Move-out Waste Diversion Data

In order to achieve CSUSM's goal of Zero Waste by 2025, the Move-Out Program was created to divert waste away from the landfills when students are moving out of the dorms.

Move-Out Diversion (2016-2023)

CSUSM waste diversion from 2016 to 2022
Move out donation data 2023
  • Move out donations 2023:
    • 775 lbs of food
    • 8450 lbs of Goodwill items
    • 818 lbs of kitchen re-use items
    • 531 lbs of clothes    

Previous Move-Out Diversion Numbers & Charts

  • 2022

    Waste 2022

    Move Out Donations 2022
    Goodwill Cougar Pantry Kitchen Re-use
    9212 lbs 1825 lbs 425 lbs
  • 2019
    CSUSM move out donation pie chart 2019
    • 2200 items were sent to the Cougar Pantry
    • ~15000 donations went to Goodwill
    • ~1000 items were used for kitchen reuse
    • Some items were donated as hygiene products
  • 2018
    CSUSM move out waste diversion 2018
    • >2000 items were sent to the Cougar Pantry
    • 8500 donations went to Goodwill
    • Some items were used for kitchen reuse
  • 2017
    Move out donation pie chart 2017
    • >2000 items were sent to the Cougar Pantry
    • 7500 donations went to Goodwill
    • Some items were used for kitchen reuse
  • 2016
    Move out waste diversion 2016
    • 1420 food donation to Cougar Pantry
    • 2275 donations went to Goodwill