A Ginormous Garage Sale
Carleton students clean out their dorm rooms and lockers, donating clothing, small furniture, household items, books, bedding, sport equipment, and more. The sale is open to the public and draws large crowds of bargain hunters — items are priced to sell!
Sustainable Waste Management
Lighten Up manages 2.5% of Carleton’s total waste stream by diverting 23 tons of student materials from the landfill and serving as an excellent lesson in sustainable living and waste management
Essential Funding for Local Nonprofits
Last year’s sale raised $28,500 for Northfield area nonprofits, providing essential operating funds. It also kept $4,000 worth of school supplies out of the trash and got it into the hands of local families.
Help Wanted!
Every year the Center for Community & Civic Engagement mobilizes a team of student workers, Custodial Services, CCCE staff, and volunteers to organize and coordinate the sale. Looking for student work or volunteer hours? Let us know!
See You Next Summer!
Be sure to put the Lighten Up sale dates on your calendar, and come visit us next June at Laird Stadium!
