Trash or Treasure
The PantherCycle Program offers the Trash or Treasure event—a free, in-person initiative designed to encourage sustainability and discourage illegal dumping. Participants can bring items they no longer need to either properly dispose of them or leave them for others to take. The event even features donated items from University Housing, giving students a chance to find useful items while supporting campus efforts to reduce waste and fines.
PantherCycle is exclusive to UWM students and promotes a culture of reuse and environmental responsibility. As part of the program, participants can win prizes from the Off-Campus Resource Center simply for joining. Additionally, using PantherCycle helps students avoid city fines related to improper disposal of personal item.
Green Neighbors Initiative
An overarching effort in the Off-Campus Resource Center that brings together several programs aimed at promoting sustainable living and resource sharing among commuter students. Whether you are interested in cleaning up the surrounding neighborhoods through Neighborhood Cleanups, or in reducing waste through reuse efforts in the OCRC Free Store, Panther Swap, and Trash or Treasure, the Green Neighbors Initiative offers meaningful ways to get involved. Taking part in these programs will help to deepen your connection with the community, all while fostering sustainable, environmentally responsible habits that create lasting benefits for you and the UWM campus for years to come.