Moving in or out this summer? Donate your items to incoming students or pick up things you’ll need for your student accomodation at our Pop-up Swap Shop!
- Date
- Wednesday 2 Jul 2025, 22:00 - Tuesday 30 Sep 2025, 16:00
- Type
- Introduction
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- Erasmus Food Lab (ground floor)
- Building
- Mandeville Building
For the second time, the International Office at Erasmus University Rotterdam is looking to take a circular approach to international students coming and going. To ensure that no items go to waste, we’re giving the opportunity to departing students to donate any items they may no longer need to students that will begin studying in the fall.
Drop off
Drop by the food hub in Mandeville between Wednesday, July 2 and Tuesday, September 23 to donate any items that you may no longer need. Accepted items include:
- Clothing/Accessories
- Small electronics/appliances (i.e. hair dryers, blenders, toasters)
- Home decor
- Bedding
- Small furniture (i.e. side tables, chairs)
- Sealed cosmetic items
- Books in English
Collect items
Between Tuesday, August 5 and Tuesday, September 30, incoming students will be able to “shop” the donations given by departing students and employees. All items will be free and there is no charge for entry.
General Rules
- Participation in the swapshop is free and open to everyone.
- All items submitted must be clean, intact, and in good condition.
- Respect other students and their belongings.
Items Accepted for Exchange
- We accept a variety of items, including clothes/accessories, small electronics/appliances, small kitchen appliances, home decor, bedding, small furniture, sealed cosmetic items and books in English.
- We reserve the right to reject items that are damaged, spoiled or hazardous.
- We do not accept large furniture items, food, opened cosmetics products, textbooks.
Registration and Logistics
Visitors are welcome to the Swap Shop without registration. Please note that the swap shop is open on specific dates and times.
Safety and Hygiene
- Please ensure your hands are clean before donating or taking items.
- All donated items must be clean and hygienic. Please clean items, if necessary, before submitting them. The swap shop is not liable for accidents or injuries.
Liability
- The swap shop does not accept liability for damaged or defective items.
- By participating in the swap shop, you agree to waive any claims against the swap shop for loss or damage to items.
Sustainability
Our goal is to promote reuse and reduce waste. Encourage others to join by donating and reusing items. Please bring your own reusable bag to take items home.
Thank you for following these rules to keep our swap shop enjoyable and respectful for all students!
Opening hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 – 16:00 |
Please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change. To stay up to date on all things Swap Shop, don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @internationaloffice.eur
