SEAL to Sponsor Third Annual Washington and Lee Campus-Wide Garage Sale

By Brian Laubscher
May 14, 2025

The Student Environmental Action League (SEAL) will host a campus-wide garage sale from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 on Cannan Green. Purchases are open to all members of the Lexington community, and any unsold clothing items will be donated to Goodwill, while unsold furniture will be donated to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.

"The garage sale provides a profitable alternative to throwing away your old stuff at the end of the year," said Grace Rustay '27, SEAL president. "The ecosystem at W&L isn't limited to the natural world. Events like the garage sale promote greener, more sustainable interactions between students and the broader environment here on campus."

The garage sale is free for community members to attend. Free tacos and quesadillas will be provided to participating W&L students by the Taqueria Tres Veces Feliz food truck, courtesy of the Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Studies Program.

"We would love for Lexington community members to stop by the garage sale," said Rustay. "Part of SEAL's mission is encouraging a more circular economy. We want to make the W&L ecosystem a little greener, brighter and better, and engaging the Lexington community in our events is a huge part of this goal."

Sellers will be charged a $5 fee to reserve their Canaan Green location and will retain 100% of the profits from their sales. Any unsettled funds will be donated to Boxerwood, a nonprofit that provides environmental education programs to the local community.

Members of the W&L community wishing to sell items at the garage sale are required to complete the sign-up form by Wednesday, May 14. Students who are currently abroad may still participate by completing the form. If planning to sell as part of a group, please make sure to include the names of each seller.