STORIES

May Dot Sale at the OSUsed Store on the 27th

Much of the OSUsed Store’s merchandise will be on sale at our Dot Sale on Wednesday, May 27th between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. Specially marked items throughout the store will be 50% off. All merchandise with orange dots and white tags, as well as chairs, will be buy one, get one free. Orange dotted items […]

Sneak peek into Beyond Earth Day 2015

Fourty-five years ago, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson helped drive communities across the U.S.  to organize teach-ins for the environment on April 22, 1970 – the first Earth Day. Right here on our campus, OSU students put together a series of events, participating in this landmark date. While Earth Day-related festivities have not occurred every year […]

Congrats Beavers! We’re recycling champs

It was a close one, but OSU won the RecycleMania Civil War against the University of Oregon! This win comes after two consecutive years of losses. The annual competition pit us against UO to see which university could recycle the most over 8-weeks. OSU ended this year’s competition with 11.9 to 11.8 – only 0.07 […]

Feb. Repair Fair: D.I.Y. demos and repairs!

Bring those broken or damaged items to the February Repair Fair, Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event will be held at the OSU Recycling Warehouse, a.k.a. the OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th Street). The event is free and open to all. Volunteers will teach you how to fix your broken items; attend demos […]

New Customer & Refer a Friend Sale at the OSUsed Store

At the January 14, 12:00-3:00 pm sale, all new OSUsed Store customers and the friends that refer them will get a 25% off coupon! Existing customers: Bring a new customer to get a coupon for 25% off one item purchased on any one remaining sale in January (14th, 21st or 28th at 12-3 pm). New […]

Furniture & Kitchenware Sale at the Co-op Housing Units December 29-31

Furniture and Kitchenware Sale! Choosing to buy used is one great way to reduce your environmental impact – keeping reusable items in use and reducing the need to make new goods. That’s why we’re letting you know about an opportunity to buy some special used items right here on campus! After the closure of OSU’s […]

End of Year Clearance Sales this week at the OSUsed Store

You have two chances this week to enjoy lower-than-usual prices at the OSUsed Store – come to our end-of-year clearances Wednesday, 12-3 pm and Saturday, 9 am-12 pm. Many items storewide are marked 75% off! Also, chairs are buy one, get one free. Choose used! Available merchandise will include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, […]

Become a Master Recycler in 2015!

Now’s the time to sign-up for the 2015 Linn and Benton Master Recycler class offered by Republic Services and OSU Campus Recycling – act soon to secure your spot! When: 8 required classes on Tuesday nights, January 13th through March 3rd at 6:15-9:00 pm 2 required Saturday field trips on January 31, 9 am – […]

Coffee Cup Coup – Can we count you in?

The Coffee Cup Coup is a campaign founded in the belief that together, we can overthrow the tyranny of the disposable cup. Why, you say? Because… 3,000 coffee cups are thrown away every day at OSU. In a recent audit, we found 563 coffee cups in just 1 dumpster. They are never recyclable. Reusable mugs […]

"Giving Thanks" Sales at the OSUsed Store Saturday and Wednesday

‘Tis the season to think about the things we are thankful for, and for the OSUsed Store, it is our wonderful customers! That is why we are hosting two Giving Thanks Sales on Saturday, 11/22, 9 am – 12 pm and Wednesday, 11/26, 12 pm – 3 pm. At these sales customers will be invited […]