With the recent refresh of East Campus suites, Columbia Housing partnered with The Junkluggers, an eco-friendly "junk" removal company, to find a new home for the used furniture. Housing successfully donated 107 furniture items and recycled over 50, keeping the refresh in line with its commitment to sustainable practices and greatly reducing the number of items directed to landfills.
Not only does the donation reduce waste, but it allows Columbia Housing the opportunity to give back to the local community. The gently-used furniture found a new home with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, a non-profit dedicated to affordable housing for families in need. The comprehensive donation included 30 chairs, 17 desks, 10 dressers, 15 mattresses, and 35 TVs.
