2026 Dates at a Glance

Dump & Run® happens at the U of I Stock Pavilion (W Pennsylvania Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), in cooperation with the College of ACES and Department of Animal Sciences.

Drop-Off Collections – Stock Pavilion

• ‍Mon., Aug. 3: Noon – 4pm‍
• Tues., Aug. 4 – Fri., Aug. 7: 9am – 4pm‍
• Sat., Aug. 8: 9am – 1pm‍
• Mon., Aug. 10 – Fri., Aug. 14: 9am – 4pm‍
• Sat., Aug. 15: 9am – 1pm

Free Furniture & Bike Pickup – Curbside, Champaign-Urbana

• ‍Saturdays, Aug. 8 & 15: 9am – 4pm
  The Y will pick up large furniture and bikes for free. Curbside service only. Smaller items must be dropped off at the Stock Pavilion.

The Big Sale – Stock Pavilion

• ‍Saturday, Aug. 22 – 8am to 3pm
  $5 admission. Free for U of I and Parkland students.‍
• Sunday, Aug. 23 – 11am to 2pm
  $3 bag sale + half-price furniture. Free admission for all.‍
• Sunday, Aug. 23 – 2:30 to 3pm: Free Sale. Whatever’s left is yours. We’d rather it find a home than go in a dumpster.

Furniture delivery available for a $10 fee (curbside only). Payment accepted: credit/debit, check, cash (denominations of $50 or less), Venmo, and PayPal.

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Donate: What We Accept

We welcome almost everything in good, usable condition. If you’re unsure whether an item is in good enough shape, bring it anyway – we’ll do our best to find it a new home. Clothing must be in nearly-new condition.

We collect:

• Furniture and home goods
• Dishes, glassware, pots & pans
• Mini-fridges and small appliances
• Working computers and electronics
• Bicycles
• Office and school supplies
• Books, vinyl records, CDs, musical instruments
• Artwork, jewelry, sporting equipment
• Non-perishable food items, toiletries
• Lawn & garden items

We DO NOT collect:

• ‍CRT televisions or monitors (absolutely no exceptions)
• Non-flat screen TVs
• Mattresses, sleeper sofas, foam mattress pads
• Full-size fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, large exercise equipment
• Non-working electronics or computer parts
• Car seats, cribs, helmets, or other items requiring recertification
• Paint, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, pianos
• Christmas and holiday decorations

The University YMCA and Stock Pavilion are monitored for illegal dumping. For electronics recycling options, visit champaignil.gov/recycling. The University YMCA reserves the right to refuse any donation based on size, weight, condition, or other reason.

Can’t donate to us?

Try Habitat for Humanity (also accepts stoves, washers, dryers, and sleeper sofas) · Goodwill · PACA · Salt and Light · Salvation Army

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Schedule a Free Furniture or Bike Pickup

Free curbside pickup for large furniture and bikes is available on Saturdays, August 8 and 15, from 9am to 4pm, for Champaign-Urbana residents. Pickups are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis; your window may fall outside your preferred time based on demand.

Only large items – if you have smaller donations, please drop them off at the Stock Pavilion during collection hours.

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Volunteer

Dump & Run® requires over 1,000 hours of volunteer time each year. Volunteers help with collections, sorting and pricing, furniture pickups, and working the Big Sale. Every hour and shift makes a difference.

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FAQs

Is there a spring Dump & Run program?

• Yes, but it’s run by Facilities & Services, not the University YMCA.
• Items from the spring program go directly to area nonprofits and are not used in the Big Sale. More info: fs.illinois.edu/News/dump-run or recycling@illinois.edu.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Big Sale?

• Credit/debit, check, cash (denominations of $50 or less), Venmo, and PayPal.

What is the “Free Sale”?

• At the close of the Big Sale on Sunday, any remaining items that haven’t been purchased or claimed by partner nonprofits are available for free. It runs approximately 2:30 to 3pm on August 23. We’d rather see everything go home with someone than end up in a dumpster.