Thank you for being part of the Lawrence community! Whether you’re heading across town or across the world, we know moving can be stressful, so we’ve put together this guide and practical tips to help make the process easier.
For the latest and most exhaustive set of details on move-out procedures and recommendations, take a look at Housing’s move-out page here. Please also check your email for direct communication you’ll receive from housing prior to moving out.
Resident responsibilities: As a reminder, it is resident’s responsibility to
- remove all personal belongings, food, carpets, non-University furniture from your unit;
- empty your storage space/bin: items left behind will be charged;
- ensure all original University furniture is in the unit;
- clean the entire unit.
Practical tips:
- Mail forwarding: File USPS change of address: https://moversguide.usps.com
- A few truck/car rental options nearby: U-Haul Route 1, Penske, Enterprise carshare.
- Looking for moving boxes? Options include the U-store on University Pl, U-Haul, Home Depot, and Lowes along Route 1.
Greening your move-out:
- Consider selling/donating before discarding.
- For selling your second hand items, consider posting on the buying-and-selling channel on the GSG slack / facebook marketplace.
- For donation:
- Sustainability Office “Green Your Move Out”: https://sustain.princeton.edu/take-action/green-your-move-out
- Sustainable Princeton’s donation guide: https://www.sustainableprinceton.org/waste/donate-your-used-goods/
- Lawrence apartments building 1 has a
- Local nonprofits:
- Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey — furniture, household goods, Appliances, pick up available for $50: https://www.habitatscnj.org/restore/donate/
- Rescue Mission of Trenton — clothing, furniture, housewares, pickup might be available, but it depends on facility availability: need to call (609) 695-1436 https://rescuemissionoftrenton.org
- HomeFront (Lawrenceville) — furniture, household goods, clothing, pickup available: https://www.homefrontnj.org/Participate-in-a-Donation-Drive — 609-989-9417 ext. 127
The lawrence committee wishes you a smooth move-out!