Second Wave Supplies

Giving Supplies A Second Wave

There’s no getting around it, as a society we consume a lot of stuff. That doesn’t mean that stuff has to end up in a landfill when you’re done with it. Second Wave Supplies accepts gently used items from offices and students. We then give those items out to campus for free!

Location: Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, room 1150

Open hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm

Donations: For university owned items, submit our donation request form to have your items picked up and delivered to Second Wave Supplies. For personal items, reach out to sustainability@csumb.edu to ensure we accept your items then swing by during our open items with your items.

General rule of thumb: Would you buy the item in its current state? If yes, then donate it! If it’s broken, in poor condition, or past its usefulness, visit our waste page to figure out how to dispose of it properly.

What we accept

• Office supplies: Paper, pens, markers, highlighters, staples, staplers, tape, folders, paper clips, sticky notes, notebooks, 3 ring binders, hole punchers, etc.
• Dorm essentials: Lamps, kitchen and eating ware, wall decorations, small appliances, etc.
• Desk organizers for paper and supplies
• Storage boxes and containers
• Small electronics – please note, follow proper IT protocols for all large IT equipment such as computers
• Unopened ink cartridges and toner
• Holiday and event decorations
• Other items that students, staff or faculty may use

What we don't accept

• Anything that is broken, needs repair, or dirty
• Clothing – consider donating to Basic Needs or a local organization
• Furniture
• Large appliances
• Food