HELP OUT WHEN YOU MOVE OUT 2026
Moving out of your student house this summer?
Help Out When You Move Out (HOWYMO) is back for 2026 and bigger than ever. Now in its third year, the scheme has expanded to cover all student houses across Brynmill, making it easier than ever for students to donate unwanted items and reduce waste when moving out.
Instead of sending useful household goods, food, and everyday essentials to landfill, you can help support local charities, community groups, and residents in need across Swansea.
Every donation helps create a cleaner, greener Brynmill while supporting people in our local community.
Help out when you move out is back for its 2nd year! Last year we collected over half a ton of reusable items from just three streets, this year were expanding and want to collect even more!
What’s the Plan?
Throughout the student move-out period, volunteers will be collecting donations from student houses across Brynmill.
Simply place your unwanted, reusable items in the clear donation bags delivered to your property and leave them safely on your doorstep for collection.
Our volunteers collect donations daily and sort them for redistribution to local good causes, helping to reduce waste and support those who need it most.
This year, our fantastic volunteer team has already delivered collection bags to nearly 5,000 student rooms across Brynmill, ensuring more students than ever can take part in the scheme.
We welcome clean, reusable household items including:
Kitchen equipment and utensils
Crockery, mugs and cutlery
Pots and pans
Unopened dry and canned food
Bedding and linens
Small household items
Cleaning products
Stationery and study supplies
Other good-quality reusable items
Please ensure all donations are clean, safe and suitable for reuse.
Seen a Donation Bag Waiting for Collection?
We're collecting every day during the move-out period, but occasionally we may miss a bag.
If you spot a clear donation bag that is still waiting to be collected, please text the location to:
07395 875228
and we'll arrange collection as soon as possible.
Volunteer With Us
Want to help make a difference?
Join our volunteer team and help sort and redistribute donations.
Brynmill Community Centre
Tuesday 16th June
11:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 24th June
11:00am – 3:00pm
Volunteering is a great way to support your community, meet new people and help prevent useful items from going to waste.
Become a Drop Off Location
We're looking for local residents who can support the scheme by becoming a neighbourhood drop-off point.
As a drop-off location, you'll:
Display a HOWYMO poster in your window.
Allow students to leave donations on your doorstep.
Have any donations collected by our team within 48 hours.
We are particularly looking for volunteers on or near:
Bay View Crescent
Bay View Terrace
Canterbury Road
Catherine Street
De Breos Street
Finsbury Terrace
Francis Street
Kemble Street
Langland Terrace
Oakwood Road
Osborne Terrace
Penbryn Terrace
Trafalgar Place
Victoria Terrace
Waterloo Place
If you would like to become a drop-off point, please get in touch.
Get Involved
Whether you're donating, volunteering, hosting a drop-off point or helping spread the word, your support makes a real difference.
Together we can:
Reduce waste sent to landfill
Support local charities and community groups
Help students move out responsibly
Create a cleaner, greener Brynmill
Thank you for helping make Help Out When You Move Out 2026 our biggest and most successful year yet.
Get in Touch
For more information, volunteering opportunities or to become a drop-off location, contact The Environment Centre.
Text collection issues: 07395 875228
Email: info@environmentcentre.org.uk
Phone: 01792 480200
Where will my donation go?
Brynmill Food Bank - Pat’s Food Bank
Brynmill Food Bank is run by local Brynmill legend Pat who has been a key part of the Brynmill community all her life. This year Pat celebrated 45 years of service at Brynmill Community Centre having been there since it first opened its doors in 1979. Pat took on various roles at the Community Centre including including treasurer, booking officer and organising the Brynmill Playscheme as well as arraging outings for numerous children, such as trips to Barry Butlins, swimming sessions at Pontardawe swimming baths, visits to Penscynor Wildlife park and other exciting excursions. In April Pat stood down from her role at Brynmill Community Centre to focus on running her Food Bank. Each week Pat collects donations of money for groceries and contributions of food which can be accessed by Brynmill Residents in need. The remaining items are taken to St. Thomas Church where it is distributed to local families and individuals in need across Swansea. You can find Pat at Pantygwydr Church on a Tuesday, pop in for a chat and a cuppa.
UWTSD Community Cupboard
The Community Cupboard is the brainchild of Michelle Treasure, Kate Williams, Sam Bowen and Bronwen Williams. It is located in The Dylan Thomas Centre and is open Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. The Community Cupboard is filled with items donated by the general public and students in there you will find kitchen equipment and utensils, soft furnishings, as well as electrical goods. The items are then checked to make sure they are clean, useable and safe. All of the items in the cupboard are totally free to those who need them. It is open to anyone, particularly individuals and families who are struggling with the cost of living. The Community Cupboard in Swansea is still in its first year and is growing in popularity and is need of more donations to help those in need in Swansea.
Items are also redistributed to, Grow Cymru, YMCA, Swansea Greyhoud Rescue, Llys Nini. The British Red Cross, Swansea Repair Space and The Environment Centre.
Get in touch.
If you’ve got an idea to help this project work, would like to nominate a charity for donations to go to, know someone locally who is already doing something similar we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch
The Environment Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales (1039378) we are grateful to receive funding from Swansea Council for this project as well as the support from
