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Sustainable Moving

On Aug. 14, 2011, University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduates Lisa Diaz (left) and Megan Tyson (right) are surrounded by their possessions on the lawn of their campus-area rental house during the annual Madison move-out/move-in weekend. With housing leases ending on Aug. 14 and a new leases taking effect on Aug. 15, landlords have a window of time to clean, paint and make necessary repairs. In the meantime, tenants must find temporary shelter for themselves and their belongings. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW-Madison)

Summer Moving Guide and Tips

Make your August move more sustainable and less stressful with our Sustainable Moving Guide!

On May 2, 2020, UW Housing staff Trevor Potter, left, and Polly Bartelt check in a student at Tripp-Adams Residence Hall as some student residents return to campus to gather their belongings from UW Housing facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The staggered move-out process, occurring April 27-May 7, requires people to practice social distancing and safety protocols. Many student residents left campus for UW-Madison Spring Break in mid-March thinking the UW-Madison campus would only be temporarily closed in response to health concerns of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison)

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Through collaboration with 12 campus and community partners, Housing helps residents and their families say goodbye sustainably to items they no longer need.

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