YTOSS

Y-TOSS is the YMCA at Virginia Tech's largest student-led sustainability initiative. Proceeds from the sale support the YMCA’s Student Programs.

In 2012, Ytoss diverted approximately 13 tons of reusable material from the local landfill, helping VT achieve an overall 44.13% recycling rate. The program collects gently used items students typically “toss” during the move out, including TVs, electronics, microwaves, refrigerators, furniture, clothing, hutches, fans, and more. Non-refrigerated foods, paper products, and laundry detergent are al

so collected and donated to local food banks. The items collected in May are re-purposed at the Ytoss Sale in August, serving over 1,000 customers annually and providing an affordable option for students with limited resources. The majority of customers are freshmen and international students, who come to campus with few possessions. Based out of 312 Squires Student Center, the YSP provides opportunities for VT students to develop real-world leadership skills through the development and facilitation of community services such as afterschool programs, tutoring, senior programs, and break service-learning trips on weekends and during academic breaks. Founded in 1873, the YMCA at Virginia Tech serves the community through five program sites: Student Programs on VT’s Campus, the Y-Center on N. Main Street where we offer our Community Classes, International Programs, and Pottery Studio; the Y Thrift Shops in Blacksburg and Radford; the Hale Y Community Gardens; and the Waldron Family Y and Community Center in Shawsville, VA. Over 1,200 volunteers annually provide more than 20,000 hours to our diverse programs. The YMCA’s focus on learning, leadership and service reaches out to community members from all walks of life, while developing new leaders who work to make our community a better place.

05/07/2026

Y-TOSS starts tomorrow!!! See below to learn how to donate your items. Open from 10am-7pm each day May 8-13!

05/06/2026

Meet our last two program leaders! We can’t wait to bring Y-TOSS to you in just two days!

05/05/2026

Only 3 more days until Y-TOSS! Come volunteer with us: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/4090449AFA929AAFA7-63040141-ytoss. Volunteers get exclusive t-shirts, snacks, and early access to the sale in August!

05/04/2026

We’re only 4 days out from Y-TOSS! Meet a few more of the program leaders working hard behind the scenes.

05/03/2026

5 days until Y-TOSS! Meet some more of our awesome PLs!

05/01/2026

We’re one week out from Y-TOSS 2026!

04/30/2026

8 days until Y-TOSS Collection 2026! Meet some of our amazing program leaders who are working hard to bring Y-TOSS to you!

04/29/2026

Can you believe Y-TOSS is only 9 days away? Read below to learn what Y-TOSS is all about!

04/15/2026

Students hard at work preparing for this year’s Y-TOSS Collection! Come donate at a dorm near you this move-out season. Open from May 8th-13th, 10AM-7PM each day!

04/07/2026

Don't miss the chance to win VIP Parking for the next school year! Get your ticket now: https://vtymca.org/student-parking-raffle/

Address

403 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA
24060

Telephone

(540) 961-9622

Website

http://www.vtymca.org/ytoss.html

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