Moving out of student accommodation and staring at a pile of stuff that definitely isn’t fitting in the car? Before any of it ends up in a bin bag, there’s an option that’s better for the planet – and brings a little joy to someone in your neighbourhood too.
Plus, it takes less than a minute.
It’s called Olio. And it’s completely free.
What can you give away when moving out?
More than you’d think. Here are the things people most often forget they can pass on:
🧴 Toiletries and cosmetics – go for it, even if they’ve been opened
🥕 Food – loose, raw, cooked, or unopened. Tins, tea bags, cooking oil, condiments – everything’s welcome as long as it’s in date
🪴 Plants – someone local will absolutely give them a home
🧼 Cleaning products – even half a bottle of Flash or leftover washing powder
🪑 Furniture – the desk lamp, the IKEA shelf, the bedside table
👖 Clothes and shoes – anything that’s no longer your vibe (or never was)
Still not sure what you can and can’t share? The full guidelines are here.
How to give stuff away before you leave
1️⃣ Download Olio free on iOS or Android
2️⃣ Snap a photo of what you’re giving away
3️⃣ Upload your listing – it takes under a minute
4️⃣ Someone nearby claims it, usually within hours
5️⃣ They collect from your door. Done ✨
No endless bags of rubbish. No landfill guilt.
Moving out soon? Download Olio for free
Give it all away before you go away this summer 📦